The annual event is an opportunity to recognise the contribution made to Leonardo’s helicopter business by those on the company’s training schemes in Yeovil and to congratulate all those completing their training schemes. The awards were presented by Adam Clarke, Managing Director Leonardo Helicopters UK.
Those recognised this year for their achievements were
- Best First Year Engineering Apprentice – Keira Stevenson
- Best First Year Business Apprentice – Eryn Weatherhill
- Degree Apprentice Award – Cameron Bell
- Best Craft Apprentice – Jonathan Cooke
- Post Graduate Trainee Award – Iqraa Hussain
- Business Administration Apprentice Award – Hannah Stephens
- Most Active Member of Trainee Committee – Molly Dugmore
- Team Sword Award – Be A Saint Day
- Managing Director’s Cup – Iqraa Hussain
The Team Sword Award is presented for the best collaborative team. This year it was presented to the ‘Be A Saint Day’ initiative, which was conceived as an annual community volunteering framework that would be recognised by all employees to support local community projects across the Yeovil district for years to come. The inaugural event took place in March 2024, with over 55 volunteers participating in an extensive range of local projects.
The Managing Director’s Cup is presented to the individual who both professionally and personally has demonstrated an all-round enthusiasm and aptitude throughout their time on the scheme. This year’s winner, Iqraa Hussain, received the award for the diversity of her experiences, her willingness to share her experiences, and to learn and develop within the organisation.
Presenting Iqraa with her award, Adam Clarke said: “Iqraa is extremely humble and engaging, and has taken every opportunity to learn more about the organisation. She also has a clear view of her future within Leonardo, her career, and the importance of truly investing in people and relationships, having coached and mentored trainees and managers.”