Suffolk Agricultural Apprentice of the Year Competition 2024

Agricultural Apprentice of the Year  supported by Suffolk New College

Open to any level agriculture apprenticeship, but at time of applying must have completed at least six months of their apprenticeship.  All applicants must have an apprenticeship placement in Suffolk.

Winner to receive: Trophy and framed certificate which will be awarded at the Suffolk Show on T hursday 30 May (members admission tickets for two will be provided).  The winner and a guest will be invited to the SAA Awards Dinner in October 2024 to be re-presented with their award.

Agricultural Allied Industry Apprentice of the Year

Open to any level apprenticeship, but at time of applying must have completed at least six months of their apprenticeship.  All applicants must have an apprenticeship placement in Suffolk, within the agricultural allied industry.

Examples may be: Landbased Service Engineers, Business Support (including HR, Finance, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, IT & Digital Support), Butcher, as well as Transport and Warehouse Operations, Rural Surveying, Sales and Purchasing, Research too.

Those entering the Allied Industry Apprentice must be employed by a landbased employer or for an organisation that directly serves the farming community.

Winner to receive: Trophy and framed certificate which will be awarded at the Suffolk Show on Thursday 30 May (members admission tickets for two will be provided).  The winner and a guest will be invited to the SAA Awards Dinner in October 2024 to be re-presented with their award.

 

First step: Employer to complete THE QUESTIONNAIRE to nominate their apprentice for one of the above categories. 

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATION: FRIDAY 5 APRIL 2024

 

Second step: The apprentice to provide a video (max 3 minutes) answering the following questions:

  • Describe a typical day of work including your favourite part of the job?

  • What skills have you gained so far in your apprenticeship?

  • What are your ambitions for the future?

 

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT VIDEO VIA DROPBOX / WETRANSFER / WHATSAPP IS FRIDAY 5 APRIL 2024 .  Please send submission to hannah.woods@suffolkshow.co.uk.

 

If you have any questions on the criteria, please contact Hannah Woods, Education Manager hannah.woods@suffolkshow.co.uk / 01473 707118

 

Winner (Callum Hayes) and Runner Up (Archie Keenan) of the 2023 Suffolk Agricultural Apprentice of the Year Competition at the SAA Awards Dinner in October 2023

 And receiving their awards at the Suffolk Show 2023