Our award-winning journey

From The Sunday Times Hundred to the European Women in Sales Awards, Apprentify Group has picked up some of the most prestigious accolades in business. Here's what we've won.

30th in The Sunday Times 100 2025

Apprentify Group was ranked 30th in The Sunday Times 100 2025, Britain’s definitive league table of the fastest-growing private companies. The ranking followed a period of dramatic growth, with the group going from 200 apprentices in 2021 to training approximately 10,000 people annually by 2025, a growth rate of 117.20%.

The recognition reflects not just commercial momentum but the impact of our mission: to give individuals and organisations the digital and AI skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.

Triple winners: European Women in Sales Awards 2025

Apprentify Group took home three major honours at the 2025 European Women in Sales Awards, with a further three team members named as finalists: Sophie Smith won Customer Service Director of the Year; Sarah Skelton (Flourish Founder and MD, known as “Skelly”) won Sales Mentor of the Year; and Flourish’s Sarah James won Best Woman Sales Newcomer.

The awards celebrate women who are reshaping what success in sales looks like. For Apprentify Group, the recognition reflects the depth of talent across our business and our commitment to building an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Finalist: CEO of the Year, British Business Awards 2026

Apprentify Group CEO Jonathan Fitchew was shortlisted for CEO of the Year at the 2026 British Business Awards, one of the most prestigious business recognition programmes in the UK. Competing against more than 400 entrants, Apprentify Group was one of just 150 businesses selected for the shortlist, joining household names and global organisations including AstraZeneca, Iceland, Warburtons and Dishoom.

National Finalist: ATA Awards 2026

Apprentify was named a National Finalist for Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the Apprenticeships and Training Awards 2026, run by FE Week and AELP in partnership with City & Guilds. To reach the national final in a sector as competitive as ours is a significant recognition of programme quality, learner outcomes and employer impact.

As part of the shortlisting, Apprentify was invited to the House of Lords for the National Finalists’ Reception.

Top 50 North of England: UK Fast Growth Index 2025

Apprentify Group was named in the Top 50 fastest-growing businesses in the North of England in the UK Fast Growth Index 2025, following a period of sustained growth that saw the group expand from a regional provider to a national force in digital skills and apprenticeship training.

The group experienced 326% growth in the period 2020 to 2022, with rapid continued expansion since. Fast growth firms represent a small fraction of all companies but contribute a significant proportion of new jobs and economic prosperity in the UK, and Apprentify is proud to be among them.

Megabuyte Top 50 Emerging Stars in the UK tech sector

Apprentify Group was recognised by leading tech sector analysts Megabuyte as one of its Top 50 Emerging Stars in the UK technology sector. The Megabuyte ranking identifies the most exciting and high-potential growth businesses across UK tech, based on revenue growth, profitability, and strategic momentum.

LinkedIn No.1 Start-up in Manchester

Apprentify was named the number one start-up in Manchester by LinkedIn, recognising the pace of our growth, the strength of our employer brand and our ability to attract and retain talent in a highly competitive market.