A young apprentice from Bingley has won a regional apprenticeship award in teamwork.
Sam Holder, 17, won the Teamwork Award at the Illuminate Apprenticeship Awards 2025, during National Apprenticeship Week.
Nominated for the award by his employer, Ethoss Regeneration Ltd, Sam received the accolade because of his curiosity, ability to take ownership and his fresh ideas to improve colleague wellbeing in the workplace.
Sam, also a student at Keighley College, said: “It was exciting to first be shortlisted for this award and going on to win was a huge surprise. I am really proud of myself for gaining this kind of recognition, it has really inspired me to keep pushing and growing my experience within the business.”
Peter Wheeler, Managing Director, said: “We are so pleased that Sam received the Teamwork award at the Luminate Apprenticeship Awards. Sam impresses us everyday with his tenacity, curious nature and his exciting ideas to help drive the business forward.
“At just 17, Sam is not only helping his own development, but he brings to the team a new dynamic that enables us all to learn from him. We are incredibly proud to be watching Sam’s career and confidence grow.
“We’ve been working with local colleges on apprenticeship schemes since 2020 and we have found them to be hugely beneficial to our business. Each apprentice brings new ideas, perspective and energy into the workplace and we find their contributions invaluable. We plan to continue engaging with these programmes in the future”
Ethoss Regeneration Ltd, based in Silsden, produces a groundbreaking synthetic biomaterial that encourages true host bone regeneration during dental implant procedures.
