Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill.
HTAE hosted its annual Learner Awards in Hull’s Guildhall to recognise the contributions and efforts of learners and businesses throughout the year.
A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening, with the main award, HTAE Apprentice of the Year, going to Declan.
Judges noted Declan’s exceptional initiative and maturity, his proactive attitude and willingness to step forward, plus his innovation and commitment to learning and professional growth.
Cllr Linda Tock, portfolio holder for Hull Training at Hull City Council, said: “These awards really show the fantastic work Hull Training and Adult Education does, as well as the tremendous effort put in by our learners.
“It’s lovely to see everyone come together and I would like to send congratulations to all of the awards winners, particularly Declan Lill as HTAE Apprentice of the Year.”
2025 roll of honour
Hull Training and Adult Education Apprentice of the Year – Declan Lill
Business and Management: Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2025 – Declan Lill, Advanced Apprentice of the year – Anna Fortova, Hull City Council Apprentice of the Year – Eloise Bell
Construction Centre: Intermediate Apprentice of the Year – Charlie Budd, Advanced Apprentice of the Year – Piotr Silwinkski, Achievement Award – Alec White
Engineering Centre: Intermediate Apprentice of the Year – Kai Dodds, Advanced Apprentice of the Year – Sophie Broadley
Adult Learning Learner of the Year – Charlotte Fowler
Functional Skills Learner of the Year – Juliet Hall
The ESOL Learner of the Year – Karolina Kupiec
Skills Bootcamp Achievement of the Year – Luke Worrell
Sign Making Apprentice of the Year– Jessica Devulder
Study Programme Learner of the Year – Kie Brown
Employer of the Year – HEY Mind
This year’s sponsors were Geo Houlton & Sons, Hull City Wide Developer Partnership, Intertech, KWL, All Vision, Lovells, Mach Machine Tools Ltd, Skills Bootcamps Hull & East Riding and Hobson & Porter.