The Somerset Education Business Partnership, in association with Barclays, has announced this year’s finalists for The Somerset Education Business Partnership Awards 2023.
The finalists cover 10 categories highlighting personal contributions from across the education and business sectors along with team awards for careers inspiration and individual awards celebrating the efforts of young people.
In its fourth year, the judging panel were impressed by the record number of high-quality submissions received which demonstrate the ongoing dedication of employers, educators and young people to developing Somerset’s future workforce.
Andrew Hanson, Somerset EBP Manager, said: ‘’The quality and quantity of this year’s awards entries presented the judges with many difficult choices. The finalists selected have all gone the extra mile to grow Somerset’s talent and foster a prosperous and inclusive Somerset economy.”
Nick Porter, Business Banking Regional Manager, Somerset and Lead for Barclays Rebuilding Thriving Local Economies in Taunton Deane, said: “Barclays is delighted for the second year to be involved in the Somerset Education Business Partnership Awards.
“These enable local businesses and education providers to showcase their outstanding work helping young people in Somerset access local employment opportunities. The exceptional work in this area is vital not only for the regional economy but the future business success of Somerset. We wish all finalists the best of luck.”
Finalists have a few weeks to wait before the winners are revealed at the awards ceremony, which takes place at Taunton Rugby Football Club on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
The finalists are:
Inspiring the Next Generation Award (One to 249 employees)
Sponsored by Strode College
Inspiring the Next Generation Award (250+ Employees)
Sponsored by Bridgwater &Taunton College
Careers Leader of the Year
Sponsored by Yeovil College
Young Person of the Year (Key Stage 4)
Sponsored by Evo Agency
Young Person of the Year (Key Stage 5)
Sponsored by Somerset West and Taunton Council
Supported Employee of The Year
Sponsored by Imagine the Possibilities
Supported Employment – Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Imagine the Possibilities
Best Placement Employer
Sponsored by Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Best Placement Participant
Sponsored by Hinkley Point C
Outstanding Personal Contribution
Sponsored by Weston College
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