Matthew Watson, an apprentice at Canford Audio Limited, from Washington, has been named joint runner-up of the national EEF/EAL Outstanding Achievement by a First Year Apprentice Award at the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2013.
Matthew Watson, Canford Audio Limited - Joint National Runner-up of
The Outstanding Achievement by a First Year Apprentice Award sponsored by EAL
(l-r) Julia Chippendale, EAL Managing Director; Matthew Watson, Apprentice at
Canford Audio Limited & Declan Curry, Awards Compere.
Matthew was named runner-up of the award, sponsored by EAL, for his grit and determination both prior to securing his apprenticeship and since. In his first year he has made noteworthy contributions at work, way beyond what is expected from someone with just 12 months’ experience. The judges recognised he has developed quickly in maturity and is able to work alongside and influence more experienced colleagues and peers.
Matthew was named joint runner-up of the award along with Sion Lloyd, an apprentice at JCB Transmissions, from Chester, and the winner of the award was Aiden Rogers, an apprentice at Rolls-Royce plc in Derby.
Julia Chippendale, Managing Director of EAL, the specialist awarding organisation for industry qualifications, said: “First of all, I’d like to say huge congratulations to Matthew. It is testament to his hard work and dedication that he has been acknowledged in the prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2013. Apprentices are such a vital part of the future of the engineering and manufacturing industry and it is great to see such outstanding talent being recognised for their efforts.”
Andy Tuscher, Region Director for Yorkshire and the North East, said: “Ensuring that the UK has future engineers, team leaders and managers is essential to long economic prosperity, which is why it is essential to nurture the talents of apprentices such as Matthew. His enthusiasm is infectious and I hope that his passion and interest encourages more young people to become engineers.”
Matthew Watson in front of rapid response cable cell,
in Canford Manufacturing facility, Washington UK.
The EEF Future Manufacturing Awards are sponsored by Aldermore Bank and were presented at the EEF National Gala Dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The Awards recognise excellence in enterprise, innovation, environmental performance, exporting, skills development and health and safety among UK manufacturers, and also, outstanding apprentices.