Suffolk Agricultural Apprentice of the Year

Agricultural Apprentice of the Year  supported by Suffolk New College

Open to any level of agriculture apprenticeship, but at the time of applying, they must have completed at least six months of their apprenticeship or within six months of their end-point assessment.  All applicants must either live or work in Suffolk.

Winner to receive: Trophy and framed certificate which will be awarded at the Suffolk Show on Thursday 28 May (members admission tickets for two will be provided) and a free short course from Suffolk New College. The winner and a guest will be invited to the SAA Awards Dinner in October 2026 to be re-presented with their award.

Applications have closed for 2026

Agricultural Allied Industry Apprentice of the Year supported by Suffolk New College

Open to any level of agriculture apprenticeship, but at the time of applying, they must have completed at least six months of their apprenticeship or within six months of their end-point assessment.  All applicants must either live or work 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, and Research too.

Winner to receive: Trophy and framed certificate, which will be awarded at the Suffolk Show on Thursday 28 May (members' admission tickets for two will be provided) and a free short course from Suffolk New College.  The winner and a guest will be invited to the SAA Awards Dinner in October 2026 to be re-presented with their award.

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

To Enter the Competition:

1. The apprentice's employer will complete the questionnaire outlining why the apprentice should be considered for the award. 

 2. The apprentice will be asked to meet on Teams for a 10-minute informal chat with Suffolk Agricultural Association representatives. This will take place on Thursday, 23 April. 

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

Agricultural Apprentice of the Year 2026 Ruby Gardiner	Allied Agricultural Apprentice of the Year 2026 Bea Wallis