QA Scotland Apprentice of the Year - QA Excellence Awards 2026

Please tick the box to confirm that the employer and nominee comply with the entry criteria

The nominee recently completed his/her apprenticeship (between March 13th 2025 and date of nomination) or is currently undertaking an apprenticeship programme with QA in one of the following: *

Digital Helpdesk Support
Cyber Security
Data Analytics
Data Essentials
IT Support
Software
Digital Applications Support
Project Management
Business Administration
Digital Marketing
Networking

If shortlisted the nominee and employer will be asked to attend a short pre award filming session *

* If shortlisted the nominee and employer will be asked to attend a short pre award filming session

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Nominator Details:

Full Name *

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Last

Job Title

Work Email Address *

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Nominee Details:

Full Name

Date of Birth

Apprenticeship Programme

Employer

Mentor/Supervisor Name

Work Email Address *

Mobile Phone Contact

Describe the nominee's achievements and contributions during their apprenticeship.

Please provide detailed example of achievements, and how they contributed in terms of profitability, staff morale, client satisfaction, increased productivity etc (up to 200 words)

How has the nominee demonstrated exceptional performance and commitment in their role?

Please provide details with real life examples of forward thinking, initiative taking and rapid skills acquisition and what this has meant to the team (up to 200 words)

Describe any challenges the nominee has overcome and how they have done so.

Please provide details of specific challenges and the steps taken to overcome them as well as the results in terms of personal development (up to 200 words)

To support your application, you can provide up to three testimonials from mentors, supervisors, or colleagues about the nominee's performance and potential.

Please provide up to three testimonials (up to 100 words each):

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