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The awards, hosted by the Wakefield Express in collaboration with the Halifax Courier and Yorkshire Evening Post, celebrates those who have excelled in their chosen fields and inspired others to consider embarking on an apprenticeship scheme.

All finalists across the 11 categories will be invited to attend a special awards ceremony on May 24 where the winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at Wakefield’s brand new Tileyard North.

Katie Hopkins, head of community and marketing at Tileyard North, said: "We are thrilled to host the second West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards in our event space, the Carding Shed, at Tileyard North. As a creative hub, we take pride in providing a platform to showcase talent and facilitate events for the community.

The finalists have been announced for the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards 2023 - recognising apprentices, mentors and businesses.

"It's an honour to host events like this and come together to celebrate our region’s achievements. After years in the making, we can’t wait to showcase our space - including our series of multi-use event venues onsite - and be part of an event that recognises the contributions of individuals involved in apprenticeships and their role in shaping the future”.

It was up to four industry experts to whittle down the many entries, which they said were “stunning”, to this final shortlist.

The event is sponsored by Yorkshire and Humber Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, Haribo, FDM Group, Zenith, Bradford College, Appris, Royal Navy and Yorkshire Housing. Tickets to attend the event are now available and can be purchased through the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards website.

Here are the finalists for the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023:

Advanced Apprentice of the Year

West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards 2023: Full list of finalists announced ahead of awards ceremony