CII and PFS Apprenticeship Awards 2025
CII and PFS Apprenticeship awards were held on October 17th 2025.
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What are the Apprenticeship Awards?
The CII and PFS Apprenticeship awards are an opportunity highlight excellent achievements and commitment to apprenticeships within the sector.
The awards aim to showcase exceptional achievement and skill development demonstrated by apprentices along with highlighting the vital role employers play in supporting rising stars within the profession.
For apprentices, these awards recognise apprentices who have made a real difference to their workplace and used a CII and PFS apprenticeship to boost their career.
For employers, these awards recognise employers who have put CII and PFS apprenticeships at the heart of their business and reaped the benefits.
Winners
Insurance Practitioner Apprentice of the Year
Mhari Lowson
Insurance Professional Apprentice of the Year
Abdul Hannan
Senior Insurance Professional Apprentice of the Year
Elizabeth Dewick
Paraplanner Apprentice of the Year
Milena Damjanovic
Financial Advisor Apprentice of the Year
Daniel Martin
Financial Services Administrator Apprentice of the Year
Oliver Giles
Apprentice Employer of the Year (Large)
Tawuniya
Apprentice Employer of the Year (Small)
Simpson Financial Services Limited
Social Equality Apprentice of the Year
Zurich
2025 Awards Ceremony
Last year’s Apprenticeship Awards, held in conjunction with the Qualification Awards, was our biggest and boldest yet. It was held at Central Hall Westminster, on October 17th, where we were able to invite a record number of guests and present six apprentice awards and 3 apprentice employer awards.
Apprentice winners received a cash prize, sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Insurers Charitable Trust, to reward their achievements and support continued development.
Prizes were presented by Carla Brown (PFS President), Holly Porter ( Executive Director - Markets and Opportunities), Eddie Grant (Non-Executive Director) and Gill White (former Executive Director - Member Engagement).
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“It feels really good. It feels like all the effort was really worth it. It has been a good journey, a long journey, and I feel like I’ve learnt so much along the way but coming here and winning has just made it all worth it”
Elizabeth Dewick, Senior Insurance Professional Apprentice of the Year
“It was really surprising. I am really grateful for the award and appreciative of winning it today”
Mhari Lowson, Insurance Practitioner Apprentice of the Year
Need help?
For more information on the awards, kindly contact Ivie Edebiri via ivie.edebiri@cii.co.uk
Key contacts
Ivie Edebiri - ivie.edebiri@cii.co.uk
Laura Wharfe - laura.wharfe@cii.co.uk