The British Engines Beyond Awards 2025 brought together employees from across the group to recognise excellence, dedication and achievement.
Hosted by BBC presenter, Matt Bailey, the ceremony celebrated the success of apprentices and employees reaching long-service milestones of 25, 35 and 40 years.
This year marked the introduction of the Lifelong Learning Award, honouring employees who demonstrate exceptional commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
Guests were joined by Steve Harper, former professional footballer and Newcastle United’s longest-serving player, who shared reflections on his 20 year career and his current role as the club’s Academy Director.
Steve’s talk offered valuable insights into the importance of commitment, work-life balance and mental health. The session concluded with a Q&A, followed by a light-hearted ‘dream line-up’ game, where guests competed for the chance to win a magnum of champagne for their table.
Congratulations to the apprentice award winners who have shown an outstanding level of progression during their apprenticeship…
1st Year Apprentices
- Charlie Lynn – BEL Valves
- Alex – BEL Engineering
- Connor – Michell Bearings
- Max Farrington – CMP Products
2nd Year Apprentices
- Jacob – BEL Engineering
- Isaac Little – BEL Valves
- Kieran – BEL Engineering
- Damon– Michell Bearings
- Arran Lindsay – CMP Products
- Ben Anderson – CMP Products
3rd Year Apprentices
- Matthew Haley – Rotary Power
- Sam – BEL Engineering
- Billy – Michell Bearings
- Matt – Michell Bearings
- Ryan Scott – CMP Products
- Tee-Jay Smithen – CMP Products
4th Year Apprentices
- Ben – BEL Engineering
- Luke Thompson – BEL Valves
- Lewis Rutherford – Rotary Power
- Chris – BEL Engineering
- Joe Howitt – CMP Products
- Nick Ralph – CMP Products
Business Apprentice Award
- Ben McMullen – BEL Valves
- Emily Davies – CMP Products
- Lucy Jones – CMP Products
H.T. Lamb Award Winner
- Tee-Jay Smithen – CMP Products
To see more highlights from the Beyond Awards, visit our Facebook page.
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