The winners of the Somerset Education Business Partnership Awards 2020 were revealed on Thursday, November 19.
Thatchers Cider took the prize for Careers Inspiration in Business (50+ Employees). Head of Field Sales, Emma Cox, said: “This award is really special as its celebrates the work we do in schools with the young people who are at the heart of our young talent programme and community.”
The full awards ceremony can be watched online at www.somerset-ebp.co.uk/awards.
The evening was summed up by Cora Heal, Hinkley Point C Supported Traineeship Lead, who said: “Such an inspiring night – all of the nominees are amazing.”
Somerset Education Business Partnership would like to thank headline sponsors Milsted Langdon and all award category sponsors for their continued support. The Partnership also thanked the creative media department at Bridgwater & Taunton College for sharing our finalists’ stories in a truly inspiring film.
The winners:
Careers Inspiration in Business (1-49 Employees): Sedgemoor Caravans
Careers Inspiration in Business (50+ Employees): Thatchers Cider
Careers Inspiration in Education: South Somerset 14-19 Partnership
Young Aspiration: Jake Hunter
Enterprise in Education: Sen.se
Removing Barriers: Your IT Now
Overcoming Barriers: Ashton McConnell
Best Placement Employer: CG Fry & Son
Best Placement Participant: Sophie Hipgrave
Outstanding Personal Contribution: Tom Thayer
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