We are thrilled to launch the DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards as part of the Innovation and Learning Festival 2025! These awards honour the outstanding contributions of young professionals who are in the early stages of their careers within the highways and transport technology sector.
The awards presentation will take place on the afternoon of 2nd July, ahead of the evening networking event. This relaxed and informal celebration will shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and growth driving the future of our sector.
Let's celebrate the achievements of our apprentices and the bright future of highways and transport technology!
DfT Special Recognition Inspirational Apprentice Award
The Inspirational Apprentice Award celebrates apprentices in the highways and transport technology sector who go above and beyond to motivate and inspire those around them.
This award honours apprentices who not only excel in their roles but also leave a lasting, positive impact on their colleagues, the highways and transport technology sector, and the wider community, acting as role models for their peers and ambassadors for the industry.
View criteria and enter here.
DfT Special Recognition Exceptional Frontline Apprentice Award
The Exceptional Frontline Apprentice Award celebrates apprentices who make outstanding contributions in frontline roles within the highways and transport technology sector.
This award honours apprentices who demonstrate outstanding skills, dependability, and an ability to innovate, going above and beyond to make a tangible difference in their teams and communities.
View criteria and enter here.
DfT Special Recognition Outstanding Achievement Award
Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4-6 Apprenticeship Awards
These awards celebrate excellence among Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4-6 apprentices in the highways and transport technology sector.
The awards honour apprentices who have demonstrated exceptional skills, dedication and growth in their apprenticeship. Contributing positively to their workplace and wider community.
View criteria and enter here.
COMPETITION
Inspiring the Future: Attracting Young People to the Highways and Transport Technology Sector
We're launching an exciting competition to discover the creative ideas that will inspire and attract young people to careers in the highways and transport technology sector.
This sector plays a crucial role in shaping sustainable, efficient, and connected infrastructure, yet many young people remain unaware of the career opportunities it offers.
We need your big ideas to inspire the next generation and show them the potential opportunities available across the sector. Whether it's a compelling campaign or an innovative initiative, we want to hear your solutions to this challenge!
Your challenge
Share your creative solutions, campaigns or initiatives, in a format of your choice, explaining why your approach would work and how it could make a positive impact.
Prizes for the Winning Entry
The winner will be rewarded with:
• £1000 cash prize
• Prestigious sector recognition at the DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards during the Innovation & Learning Festival
• A place on the LCRIG Apprenticeship Task Group
View criteria and enter here.
The DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards are open to all.
Nominations are welcome from employers, training providers, or directly from the apprentice.
Please note that shortlisted entries will be required to be represented at the awards presentation.
Fully funded places are available for apprentices.
Dress code
The dress code for the awards is informal.