On Thursday, the 5th of June 2025, we welcomed guests to our first-ever Celebration Evening at the Redworth Hall Hotel.
The evening was all about recognising the hard work, dedication, and success of our incredible apprentices and sharing that celebration with our valued partners.
It was also the perfect moment to celebrate our recent Ofsted Outstanding rating, achieved at our very first full inspection – something we are incredibly proud of.
Award Winners
Congratulations to the well-deserving award winners on the night – you should all be proud of your achievements:
Apprentice of the Year 2024/2025
Travis Robinson, Ricor NE
(Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician, Level: 3)
Sponsor: NC Group
Apprentice of the Year 2023/2024
Abbie Tuckwell, NEPS
(Completed Business Administrator, Level: 3)
Sponsor: Invest Training
Outstanding Achievement Award
Matthew Davis, 3M
(Completed Science Industry Maintenance Technician, Level: 3)
Sponsor: Harrison Packaging
Engineering Apprentice of the Year
James Flynn, Durham Precision Engineering
(Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician, Level: 3)
Sponsor: Gestamp Tallent
Maintenance Apprentice of the Year
Chris Ashton, Katmex
(Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician, Level: 3)
Sponsor: IPG
Leadership Apprentice of the Year
Ian Cooper, Gestamp Tallent
(Team Leader or Supervisor, Level: 3)
Sponsor: Amplified Leaders
Business Support Apprentice of the Year
Nina Taylor, Ineos Compounds
(Laboratory Technician, Level: 3)
Sponsor: Pulse Accountants
Thank you to our award sponsors. Your continued support is appreciated.
Thank you also to our guest speaker, Paul Hind of Amplified Leaders, who delivered an inspiring speech on the importance of apprenticeships, and to our very own Jordan Bailey, who provided fantastic live entertainment.
Our Chosen Charity – Quinn’s Retreat
We took the opportunity to introduce guests to Quinn’s Retreat, a local charity offering peaceful breaks for those bereaved or affected by suicide. It was an emotional moment that touched everyone in the room, and we are proud to share that we raised over £𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 for this incredible cause.
One Final Thanks
Thank you to the entire NC Group team for your dedication and hard work in making the evening a success. Your passion for delivering outstanding apprenticeship and training provision was evident on the night. You are a team that takes real pride in what you do, and it shows.
We look forward to many more celebrations like this, recognising the hard work of apprentices, the dedication of employers, and the positive impact we can all make together.
To learn more about what we do, call 01388 737121 or email training@ncgroupltd.co.uk.