The success of DBCP’s apprenticeship programme has been recognised in the prestigious Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025.
Two Level 5 Building Control apprentices, as well as the company have been shortlisted in three award categories:
- Charlotte Gladwin – Health & Public Service Apprentice of the Year
- Harvey Ellis – Higher Apprentice of the Year
- DBCP – SME Employer of the Year
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 2 October 2025 at The Village Hotel, Nottingham
As the leading firm of building control services for Derbyshire and Staffordshire Moorlands, the recognition highlights DBCP’s commitment to investing in talent and nurturing future professionals within the Building Control sector.
Launched in 2018, DBCP’s apprenticeship programme is playing a vital role in addressing industry-wide skills shortages and safeguarding the future of the Building Control profession.
Apprentices now represent a quarter of DBCP’s workforce. We currently employ 9 apprentices across a range of disciplines and levels, from Level 2 Business Administration to Level 6 Building Control Surveying Degree Apprenticeships.
This latest awards shortlisting builds on a year of recognition for DBCP. In January, David Pratt, DBCP’s Building Control Manager, was awarded the Public Service Superstar title at the LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final, a national honour that underscores his dedication to professional development and apprenticeship leadership.
David was praised by LABC judges for setting the bar high and inspiring team members, implementing the apprenticeship schemes, and championing continuous learning across the organisation.
Additionally, DBCP won Team of the Year, while Charlotte Gladwin was named LABC Newcomer of the Year 2024 just 12 months after starting her apprenticeship. Judges recognising her “exceptional proactivity, dedication, and customer-focused approach.”
Chalotte’s mentor, Building Control Surveyor Nigel Cassidy, commented: “Charlotte’s changed the way I work and think about apprentices. Now, I wouldn’t be without one.”
Delighted to be shortlisted in the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025, David Pratt, Building Control Manager at DBCP, said: “I could not be prouder of Charlotte and Harvey. They’ve both come such a long way since starting with us, showing real commitment to learning and growing in their careers. These nominations reflect their efforts, but also the dedication of the whole DBCP team, from admin through to our senior surveyors, who support and mentor our apprentices every step of the way. It’s fantastic recognition for the culture of learning and development we’re building here at DBCP.”
Find the full list of finalists here.