Skills awards 2023

Celebrating engineering & manufacturing talent

Welcome to the Enginuity Skills Awards 2023

The Enginuity Skills Awards is an annual event that celebrates the best of the UK's engineering and manufacturing talent, and the organisations championing skills development, to ensure a bright future for these vital sectors in the UK economy.

Our impact in 2023

This report gives an overview of the 2023 Enginuity Skills Awards and showcases the key highlights from the campaign as well as the feedback from guests about their experience at the event.

Skills Awards Impact Report

In 2023 we saw...

279

guests attended the event in 2023.

127

entrants across all awards in 2023.

106

businesses represented in 2023.

67%

of award winners were female at our 2023 awards.

Enginuity Skills Awards 2023 winners

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees

The Enginuity Skills Awards is important as an annual celebration of the best in UK engineering and manufacturing talent and the people and organisations commited to developing the UK's engineering and manufacturing skills.

"It was wonderful to see so many brilliant apprentices, learners and companies being awarded and celebrated".

(Ann Watson, CEO of Enginuity)

Apprentice Employer of the Year

Winner: BAE Systems Plc

SME Apprentice of the Year

Winner: Anisha Roberts, Apprentice Technician, Williams Jet Tender

Large Employer Apprentice of the Year

Winner: Kaylee Mcisaac, Plant Maintenance Electrical Engineer Apprentice, BAE Systems

Graduate or Degree Apprentice of the Year

James Millington, Engineer - Electric Powertrain, Bentley Motors

Skills Champion of the Year

Winner: Ruth Devine, Managing Director, SJD Electrical

Skills Innovation of the Year

Winner: PM Training and Assessing Ltd – Virtual Reality for Signal Maintenance Engineers

Investment in Skills Lifelong Learning

Winner: Legal and General Modular Homes

Diversity and Inclusion

Winner: BAE Systems Plc

Today’s Engineering Visionary

Winner: Ben Green, Chief Engineer at ITM Power

Best of British Engineering Award

Winner: Anisha Roberts, Apprentice Technician, Williams Jet Tenders

Trophy competition 2023

We wanted a trophy that represented the past, present and future of engineering

We ran a competition with apprentices from MTC for the best trophy design. 5 finalists were invited to present their designs to the judges, our winner Emma Mallaburn was invited to create her design with FANUC UK using robodrill technology.

Five reasons to enter the Enginuity Skills Awards 2025

Increased visibility and credibility

Gain visibility and credibility among engineering industry peers, customers, and potential partners. Winning an Enginuity Skills Award can also help your company stand out in a crowded marketplace, as proof that your business is dedicated to developing new talent.

Validation of your company's achievements

Share your success with the wider community – winning an Enginuity Skills Award shows that your business is not only successful, but also recognised by experts in the field. It is a measure of success achieved through the hard work and dedication of you and your team.

Positive impact on employee morale

As well as the opportunity to attend a prestigious ceremony, entering the Enginuity Skills Awards offers a chance for employees to reflect on their achievements in the business. Whether or not you win an award, your team can feel proud of its accomplishments.

Our awards event supports climate change initiatives

The Enginuity Skills Awards 2024 helped the fight against climate change. The event offset 59 tonnes of carbon dioxide through supporting a Global Portfolio of Verified Carbon Reduction Projects, via Carbon Footprint.

Networking opportunities

Connect with potential partners and customers while you enjoy an evening of networking alongside industry leaders and other successful companies. Learn from the best in the engineering industry and celebrate the work of the winners and finalists.

Enginuity Skills Awards 2025

Through recognition and celebration, the Enginuity Skills Awards inspire and empower teams, organisations and the next generation of talent in the engineering and manufacturing sector, fostering a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration.

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