At Knovia Group, we are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of apprentices and employer partners across our brands; Paragon Skills, Shaping Lives, Tempdent, and Babington. The 2025 Knovia Group Apprenticeship Awards mark a significant milestone in our shared commitment to recognising excellence, fostering opportunity, and driving meaningful impact across the care, childcare, dental and professional services sectors we serve.

Each brand hosted its own awards ceremony, honouring individuals and organisations who exemplify the values of dedication, innovation, and growth. These celebrations reflect the strength of our collective mission: to empower people and businesses through high-quality, transformative learning experiences.

Honouring Employer Excellence

Across Knovia Group, our employer partners play a vital role in supporting apprenticeships and creating environments where learners can thrive. This year’s awards recognised organisations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to nurturing talent and embedding apprenticeships into their workforce strategies.

Employer Award Winners

Paragon Skills
Care Levy Employer of the Year – CCH Group
Care SME Employer of the Year – Making Space

Shaping Lives
Childcare Levy Employer of the Year – Teddies Nursery
Childcare SME Employer of the Year – Little Rockets Day Nursery

Tempdent
Dental Levy Employer of the Year – Bupa
Dental SME Employer of the Year – Garforth Dental
Trailblazer Award – MyDentist

Babington
Professional Services Levy Employer of the Year – BT Group
Professional Services SME Employer of the Year – HSE

Celebrating Learner Achievement

The Learner Awards highlight the remarkable contributions of apprentices who have gone above and beyond in their roles, demonstrating resilience, passion, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Learner Award Winners

Paragon Skills
Care Learner of the Year (16–24) – Megan Bater, Right At Home
Care Learner of the Year (25+) – Joanna Sholtysek, Voyage Care

Shaping Lives
Childcare Learner of the Year (16–24) – Kate James, Brixworth Day Nursery
Childcare Learner of the Year (25+) – Jade Rimmer, Channings

Tempdent
Dental Learner of the Year (16–24) – Amelia-Jayne Topolewski, The Smile Clinic
Dental Learner of the Year (25+) – Olivia Mycroft, MyDentist

Babington
Professional Services Learner of the Year (16-24) – Alexandra Waites, Lloyds Banking Group
Professional Services Learner of the Year (25+) – Rhys Bailey, Royal Mail

A Group-Wide Celebration of Impact

We extend our warmest congratulations to all winners and finalists across Knovia Group. Your achievements inspire us and reflect the transformative potential of apprenticeships in shaping the future of our industries.

🎥 Missed the awards?
You can still catch the highlights and hear the stories behind the success by watching the full awards video below or on our YouTube Channel. Let these moments of excellence motivate and inform the future of our sectors.