Fife Council celebrates apprentice excellence
Fife Council's Environment and Building Services has recognised the outstanding achievements of apprentices from across construction, grounds maintenance and fleet services at its 2026 Apprentice of the Year Awards.
The awards at Rothes Halls brought together apprentices, colleagues and mentors to recognise success across the service and celebrate the contribution apprentices make to council teams and communities across Fife.
Councillor Judy Hamilton, Fife Council's spokesperson for Housing and Building Services, said: “These awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the hard work, talent and commitment of our apprentices. Every one of those shortlisted should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved.
“Apprenticeships play a vital role in helping local people build rewarding careers while developing the skilled workforce we need for the future. By investing in apprentices, we are investing in our communities and ensuring we continue to provide high-quality services across Fife.
“The success of our apprenticeship programme is something we can all be proud of. These talented individuals are developing skills that will benefit communities across Fife for years to come, and I look forward to seeing them continue to grow and succeed in their careers with Fife Council."
“Congratulations to all of this year's winners and finalists, and thank you to the many supervisors, mentors and trainers who support them throughout their apprenticeship journey.”
Service Manager Allan Halliday said: “We are incredibly proud to support 135 apprentices across a wide range of disciplines, helping to develop the next generation of skilled professionals here in Fife.
“Being shortlisted for these awards is a fantastic achievement and reflects the quality of our apprenticeship programme, the commitment of our staff, and the hard work and dedication of the apprentices themselves.
“While these awards recognise individual achievements, they also reflect the significant contribution made by colleagues across Fife Council who support our apprentices every day. From supervisors, mentors and trainers to managers and support staff, many people invest their time, knowledge and experience to help apprentices develop their skills, confidence and professional standards.
“This year's apprentices have made an outstanding contribution across council services, and it is encouraging to see their efforts recognised both within the organisation and by external industry bodies.
“Their achievements demonstrate the strength of the programme and the positive impact it has on the communities we serve.”