MTC Training is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of apprentice Olivia Lane, who has been recognised on the national stage after being named Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Enginuity Skills Awards. During the awards ceremony, Olivia also received the surprise overall Best of British Engineering award, recognising her as one of the most exceptional individuals honoured across all categories.
The prestigious Enginuity Skills Awards celebrate the people and organisations helping to shape the future of engineering and manufacturing in the UK. The awards recognise excellence, innovation and dedication across the sector, highlighting those making a significant contribution to engineering through their skills, commitment and achievements.
A National Recognition for Engineering Excellence
Olivia's success follows a highly competitive judging process, which saw applicants from across the country assessed by industry experts. Earlier this year, Olivia was announced as a finalist in the Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year category before progressing to the national awards ceremony in London.
Being named Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year is a remarkable achievement in itself. To then be recognised with the additional overall Best of British Engineering award made the evening even more special and reflects the exceptional impression Olivia made on the judging panel.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Olivia's journey demonstrates the impact apprentices can make within engineering and manufacturing. Her commitment to developing her technical skills, embracing new challenges and continually striving for excellence has earned her recognition at the highest level.
Her achievement serves as an inspiration for current and future apprentices, showing what can be accomplished through dedication, hard work and a passion for engineering.
Celebrating Apprentice Success
At MTC Training, we are passionate about supporting learners to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in industry. Olivia's success highlights the important role apprenticeships play in creating opportunities for individuals while helping employers develop the skilled workforce of the future.
National recognition of this kind not only celebrates individual achievement but also showcases the value that apprentices bring to businesses and the wider engineering sector.
Everyone at MTC Training would like to congratulate Olivia on this outstanding accomplishment. To be recognised as both Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year and Overall Best of British Engineering is a phenomenal achievement and one that is thoroughly deserved.
"Olivia's achievement is a reflection of her outstanding dedication, professionalism and passion for engineering. Throughout her apprenticeship, she has consistently demonstrated initiative, positivity and a commitment to excellence.
Winning both Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year and Overall Best of British Engineering is a remarkable accomplishment and highlights the significant impact she is already making within the industry. Olivia is a fantastic ambassador for apprenticeships and an inspiration to future engineers."
Matthew Bastock, Programme Operations Manager, MTC Training
As Olivia continues her engineering journey, we look forward to seeing what she achieves next and are proud to have been part of her development.
Congratulations, Olivia. Your success is an inspiration to apprentices, employers and the wider engineering community.