| Project Management Apprentice of the Year

This category aims to recognise excellence in a higher or degree apprentice undertaking a Project Management standard within the UK.

The category is open to those currently on a higher or degree apprenticeship programme as well as those who have completed their programme in 2024. Entrants can either self-nominate or be nominated by their employer but may only enter this category once. Entrants can be members or non-members of APM.

Entries can take the form of a 1,000-word statement OR 8-minute video (in English) addressing the criteria below in addition, entrants may also submit up to two pieces of supporting evidence.

• images and/or graphics (no text, just short captions)
• a link to a video no more than 2 minutes in length

Evidence must support information already included in the submission and must not introduce additional elements. Please see further details on the ‘Supporting evidence’ tab of the Awards platform.

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Judges comments
Miles’s impressive entry showed his passion, commitment and enthusiasm to develop, progress and use learnings to make a difference. Miles demonstrated an ability to deal with difficult situations in the delivery of projects, and a clear focus on his own future development. He is clearly an ambitious apprentice with a strong drive to become a project manager.

Miles Allibone-Dover is a disciplined, ambitious project management apprentice, committed to continuous learning and delivering impactful projects properly.

He has secured £35k+ in funding for social value initiatives, met with stakeholders—including MPs and local communities—and advocated for apprenticeships through media features, workshops, and school visits. His leadership extends to organising early talent socials and chairing meetings as a nominated regional representative. Passionate about professional development, he has sought and undertaken additional training in CDM, Carbon management and more.

To conclude, Miles demonstrates breadth, depth, and a commitment to advancing project management excellence within National Highways and beyond.

Judges comments
Pam’s entry showcased her strong commitment to sustainable and proactive project management. She clearly showed a positive team ethic and a collaborative leadership style.

She demonstrated successful delivery of a number of projects, sometimes in a difficult environment, showing her positive and competent communication skills. Judges felt Pam has a bright future in project management, and her potential for further growth in the profession is evident.

Pam’s relentless drive to develop herself professionally works hand in hand with her ability to work cohesively with her team, winning over all involved and successfully delivering projects.

At Vice Chancellor level it has been noted that Pam, “…has consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment, excellence, and leadership in both her academic and professional responsibilities.” (Richard Davies, VC)

On a single project she has been instrumental in over 145 peoples’ journeys towards additional qualifications, 40 work placements being arranged for people out of work, and saving over 790t of embodied carbon. Undoubtably Pam is shaping others’ futures as well as her own.

As a third-year apprentice, I have created strong foundations to enable me to develop and thrive in the future of Project Management.

Through consistent application of knowledge learnt on the job and my course in real-life projects, problem-solving when issues arise to enable adherence to project objectives and maximise chances of project success, and extra-curricular endeavours such as ambassadorial work and mentorship, I continue to make the most of the opportunity given to me whilst striving to positively maximise my impact on those around me.