Adam Procter won the Lakes College Apprentice of the Year award on Friday, providing a great ending to National Apprenticeship Week. The award is recognition of Adam’s hard work, commitment, and outstanding dedication throughout his apprenticeship journey.

Adam is a 4^th Year Plater at West Cumberland Engineering and completed his Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering last year, achieving a Distinction in his End Point Assessment. He was nominated by his employer and picked up several votes from tutors and assessors within the College, showing just how universally recognised his hard work was.

Lakes College Assistant Principal, Iain Glendinning, said when presenting the award;

“Adam has been an exemplary employee and apprentice throughout his training and continues to be a role model to others. He has been a credit to himself and his employer and is a true asset to the company. The attitude and self-motivation he has applied to his academic and practical work are an example for others wanting to succeed to follow. He has demonstrated an excellent attitude and work ethic from the beginning.”

Callum Woodend, Managing Director of West Cumberland Engineering, commented;

“I am incredibly proud of Adam for receiving this award, which serves as a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and determination throughout his apprenticeship. Adam has exemplified what it means to be a model apprentice, having joined us as an intern and courageously restarting his apprenticeship all over again after 2 years of work.

His dedication and perseverance were evident when he achieved a distinction grade for his Level 3 Apprenticeship as a metal fabricator. Over the past few years, Adam has contributed significantly to high-profile projects within the workplace, consistently demonstrating his exceptional work ethic and unwavering commitment to both his apprenticeship and the success of the business.

Congratulations, Adam! I hope your remarkable journey serves as an inspiration to all current and future apprentices.”

Adam’s story is an inspiring example of what can be achieved with determination and hard work. He serves as a role model for current and future apprentices, not only at West Cumberland Engineering, but also other students within Lakes College.

Well done, Adam, thoroughly deserved!