Markel Direct has announced the return of The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice award in line with National Apprenticeship Week 2025.
The award aims to celebrate the outstanding work trades apprentices all over the UK are doing within their workplace, whilst also highlighting the important role apprentices play in the future of the trades and construction industry.
To enter for the award, the UK public will be given the opportunity to nominate an apprentice whom they believe to be The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice.
The winners will receive a development package worth over £5,000, which will help to provide the apprentices with what they need to progress their career in their chosen trade.
Electrical apprentice Dakota O’Brien, one of last year’s winners, shared: “Since receiving the development package, I’ve been able to advance so much quicker in my trade and perform better on-site. Being recognised for my hard work, and having my own tools and equipment, has really helped me grow in confidence – I’m still so honoured that James nominated me!”
Following the nomination stage the judging panel will assess a shortlist of finalists and select three winners to receive The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice award.
For more information, visit: www.markeluk.com/apprentice
