Created by the Yorkshire Evening Post in collaboration with Halifax Courier and Wakefield Express, the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards is in its second year celebrating those who have excelled in their chosen careers and apprenticeship providers in the country. The event was held in the new Tileyard North creative industries hub, in Wakefield, and winners across the 11 categories were announced in an evening of glamour, live music and delicious food.
Here are the best pictures from the night – from the winners to live music.
7. Dan Voke, Construction Apprentice of the Year
Dan Voke, centre, from En:able Futures won Construction Apprentice of the Year at this year's awards ceremony. Photo: Gerard Binks
8. Leeds College of Building, Training Provider/Programme of the Year
Pictured are representatives from Leeds College of Building, which was highly commended in the Training Provider/Programme of the Year category. Photo: Gerard Binks
9. FDM Group, Diversity & Inclusion Programme
Representative of FDM Group, an international recruitment company, at the ceremony in Wakefield picking up the award in the Diversity & Inclusion Programme category. Photo: Gerard Binks
10. EN:able Futures, SME Apprentice Employer
Winning in the SME Apprentice Employer category, EN:able Futures is an award-winning Shared Apprenticeship Service. Photo: Gerard Binks
11. Michelle Wooton, Mentor of the Year
Mentor of the Year Michelle Wooton, operations manager of Conservatory Outlet, said: "25 years ago was when I did my apprenticeship. That’s how I’ve moved forward with my career, to where I am now as operations manager. I want to get my apprentices to that point and I was already a winner before I got here tonight.” Photo: Gerard Binks
12. Zenith, Large Apprentice Employer
Pictured are representatives of Zenith as the company was highly commended in the Large Apprentice Employer category. Photo: Gerard Binks