Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2027: Entries Close 18 December
The Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2027 close on 18 December 2026. Check England eligibility, submission formats and the organiser’s conflicting edition wording.
Last checked against official sources: 29 October 2026
* Dates and timings are subject to change, please check directly with the awards organisers.
The Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2027 homepage confirms a submission deadline of 18 December 2026, leaving 50 days from this check. The programme celebrates employers and training providers who help apprentices flourish.
Check the Current Edition Details
The edition homepage lists the ceremony for 29 April 2027 at New Dock Hall, Leeds. However, the How to enter page still calls the awards the 2026 edition and mentions Manchester, while giving the same December deadline. Follow the 2027 homepage for the edition and ceremony details, and ask the organiser to confirm the current entry terms before paying.
Match Your Evidence to the Criteria
The entry guidance says entrants must be based in England or provide apprenticeships or training in England. It lists a £150 registration fee, allowing access to the entry form and entry into as many categories as you wish. Because that page retains older edition wording, confirm the fee and included access for 2027 during registration.
Written submissions must total 250–1,000 words per category, rather than per question. A video alternative has a maximum length of three minutes and must be supplied as a link rather than a video file. Each submission should answer the relevant category criteria; select your strongest outcomes and explain the difference made to apprentices, supported by results and testimonials.
Leave Time for Review
The guidance sets submission at 23:59 on deadline day without naming a timezone. Confirm the timezone and current requirements, then set an earlier internal deadline. It also expects entrants to send at least one representative to the in-person ceremony, so include attendance in your planning.
Use the official entry guidance to review the form and arrange a colleague's final check before submitting.
Sources
- Official 2027 homepage: edition, final submission deadline, programme purpose and ceremony details.
- Official entry guidance and rules: eligibility, listed fee, formats, submission time and attendance expectation; older edition and venue wording remains on this page.