Event summary: Our AZ Awards 2026 are back and the preps are underway.
Event details
Our prestigious annual AZ Awards are back for 2026. A great evening to celebrate and showcase the achievements of our apprentices and their employers, as well as recognising individuals who go above and beyond to support apprentices and develop themselves once they've completed their apprenticeship and excelled through the organisation.
Bringing together over 250 apprentices and employers for a night of celebrating the best of the best, you won't want to miss it! On Friday 19th June 2026, we will welcome guests to Portsmouth Guildhall for a spectacular evening including a 3-course meal and a disco to wrap up the evening.
See our highlights video from last year's event here.
Awards
Apprentice Awards
- Engineering - Fitter & MOET
- Engineering - Engineering Operative, Welder, Machinist and Technician
- ICT (Technical, Data or Digital)
- Team Leading - Management Level 3
- Leadership Management - Management Level 5, Coaching and Process Leader
- Business Administration
- Finance
- BRAND NEW FOR 2026: Best First Year (apprentices nominated by the PETA team)
- Overall Apprentice of the Year (decided from one of the other category winners)
Nominate here - AZ Awards 2026 - Apprentice Nomination Form (nominations close on Friday 27th February 2026)
Employer Awards
- Best Apprentice Employer (SME) - Showcase your organisation as an outstanding apprentice employer committed to developing talent and supporting apprentices to thrive.
- Best Apprentice Employer (Corporate) - Showcase your organisation as an outstanding apprentice employer committed to developing talent and supporting apprentices to thrive.
- Rising Star - Highlight your previous PETA apprentices who have completed their apprenticeship and continue to go above and beyond, demonstrating exceptional growth within the organisation.
- Mentor of the Year - Recognise the unsung heroes who guide, support and inspire apprentices on their journey, helping them reach their full potential.
Nominate here - AZ Awards 2026 - Employer Nomination Form (nominations close on Friday 27th February 2026)
Tickets
Our tickets will be on sale and available in 2026.
Sponsorship
We are thrilled to reveal our highly anticipated Gold and Silver Sponsorship packages. Sponsorship of the event is an opportunity for companies to showcase their commitment to developing the future skills of their workforce's. We have 2 prestigious levels of sponsorship, offering different benefits, from front row seating, promotional materials prior to the event, and the opportunity to present your sponsored award. Please see more information and booking forms below.
Gold Sponsorship Package - £3,000 - Click here to read more and book!
- 10 seats at a prominent table position
- Pre-reception drinks
- 3 course meal with wine
- 2 complimentary bottles of bubbly
- Invitation to present your sponsored award to the category winner.
- Company branding on award
- Full page company profile in the digital event brochure
- Company branded advertising at the event (includes logo on x2 pop-up banners)
- CEO ‘Thank You’ during evening
- Social media promotional material in the lead up
- Large version of logo on the big screen in Portsmouth Guildhall Square
Silver Sponsorship Package - £1,625 - Click here to read more and book!
- 5 seats at a prominent table position
- 3 course meal with wine
- 1 complimentary bottle of bubbly
- Invitation to present your sponsored award to the category winner (please note the Gold Sponsor Partners will get first choice)
- Company branding on award
- Half page company profile in the digital event brochure
- Company branded advertising at the event (includes logo on x2 pop-up banners)
- Logo on the big screen in Portsmouth Guildhall Square
(All prices are excluding VAT)