2026 at a glance
The first Kent-wide awards took place at Priestfield Stadium in June 2026, building on the legacy of the East Kent Apprenticeship Awards and bringing the programme to the whole county for the first time.
- 125 nominations – against a target of 72-
- 34 finalists
- 11 award categories
- 12 sponsors and supporters
- 195 guests
- 207,705 social media impressions
- 600+ businesses and key stakeholders reached directly
“The response to the inaugural awards exceeded all expectations and demonstrated the appetite for a county-wide celebration of apprenticeships.”
Julie O’Conner, Event Director
Award founders
Our 2026 sponsors
The KA Awards 2027 is proudly supported by a valued group of sponsors whose backing helps celebrate excellence, innovation and achievement across Kent. Their support is instrumental in recognising the people, businesses and projects shaping the future of the county.
Dates for your diary
Nominations open
Friday 16th October 2026
Nomination close
March 2027
Gala Dinner
June 2027
Partners
