Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards 2015 winners revealed

By Dean

15 Sep 2015

The achievements of local employers and their Apprentices have been recognised at the 2015 Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards.

The event was hosted by 2BR/ The Bee’s managing director Simon Brierley at Themis, the Apprenticeship and business training provision of Burnley College.

Simon Jordan, director of Themis, said: “The Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards are our way of acknowledging the entrepreneurial skill, enthusiasm and commitment that is so prevalent in our local businesses. We are very proud to acknowledge this and applaud it.

Burnley-based aerospace manufacturer, Safran Aircelle was crowned winner of the judge's choice Themis Inspire and Achieve Award for their commitment to Apprenticeship and training programmes over the last 12 months.

Other award winners included:

Apprentice of the Year Award

Winner: Megan Taylor, Contact Burnley, Burnley Borough Council

Trainee of the Year Award

Winner: Declan McKavett, Happy Faces Nursery

Inspiration Award

Winner: Chris and Andy Speakman, Speakman Contractors

Skills and Development Award

Winner: Silentnight

Apprenticeship Development Award

Winner: The Senator Group

Inspiring the Future Award

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