The RSB is running its Apprentice of the Year award for the 2nd consecutive year. The Award has been set up to celebrate and recognise apprentices contributions to their teams and the wider bioscience community. The award also forms part of the RSB’s wider work supporting technical staff and their contribution, through our support of the Technician Commitment and Technician Action Plan.
This year sees the award expanded, divided into two sub groups:
- Group 1: Apprenticeship levels 3 and 4. Scottish levels SCQF 5-7
- Group 2: Apprenticeship levels 5+. Scottish levels SCQF 8+
The Group 1 award recognises apprentices who are:
- Actively developing professional technical knowledge and expertise
- Acquiring & effectively applying personal/professional development
- Making a positive impact of inspiring others
- Demonstrating effective teamwork
- Supporting projects efficiently
The Group 2 award recognises apprentices who are:
- Applying professional technical knowledge and expertise
- Acquiring & effectively applying personal/professional development
- Making a positive impact and inspiring others
- Demonstrating effective teamwork and collaboration
- Delivering projects efficiently
Prize
Both the Group 1 and Group 2 winner will receive £250 in prize money, alongside one year’s free RSB membership and free Registered Science Technician/Registered Scientist(RSciTech/RSci) professional recognition, if they submitted a successful application.
In addition, both Groups may have a possible “Highly Commended” winner, who will receive a year’s free RSB membership and free Registered Science Technician/Registered Scientist(RSciTech/RSci) professional recognition, if they submitted a successful application.
