Created by the Yorkshire Evening Post in collaboration with Halifax Courier and Wakefield Express, the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards is in its second year celebrating those who have excelled in their chosen careers and apprenticeship providers in the country. The event was held in the new Tileyard North creative industries hub, in Wakefield, and winners across the 11 categories were announced in an evening of glamour, live music and delicious food.
Here are the best pictures from the night – from the winners to live music.
13. Nikki Lewis, Highly Commended in the Degree Apprentice of the Year category
Pictured is Nikki Lewis, left, who was highly commended in the degree apprentice of the year category at the ceremony. Photo: Gerard Binks
14. West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023, Tile Yard, Wakefield
Guests at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023, as the evening celebrates those who have excelled in their careers and providers which have supported them. Photo: Gerard Binks
15. West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023, Tileyard, Wakefield
Guests at the second West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 enjoying the photobooth at Tileyard, Wakefield. Photo: Gerard Binks
16. West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023, Tileyard, Wakefield
More guests enjoying the photobooth at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards ceremony. Photo: Gerard Binks
17. West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 at the Tileyard, Wakefield
A live brass band and singer kept the atmosphere lively at the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023. Photo: Gerard Binks
18. West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023, Tileyard, Wakefield
A silent auction stall was present at the awards ceremony too. Photo: Gerard Binks