Commended for exceptional workforce development last year, H&MV Engineering secured the Apprenticeship Programme Award at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025, earning the accolade for an apprenticeship programme that delivered a measurable and meaningful shift in workforce inclusivity within just twelve months.

The standout achievement at the heart of H&MV Engineering's win was its rapid and deliberate growth in female apprenticeship, from zero to nine in a single year. This was not an incidental outcome but the result of a structured, supportive environment designed to build confidence, remove barriers, and ensure apprentices could contribute and develop from the outset.

The programme demonstrated how a clear strategic commitment to inclusion can deliver tangible, quantifiable results that benefit both the individual and the wider organisation.

The judging panel made its assessment clear. "The judges commended H&MV Engineering for their outstanding Apprenticeship Programme, celebrating the remarkable growth in female apprentices. Their commitment to creating a supportive, confidence-building environment ensured both the company and the apprentices benefitted from meaningful development. This programme exemplified forward-thinking workforce development and set a strong standard in the industry," the judges said.

The win reflects the rising standards within the Engineering Excellence Awards, where judges increasingly look beyond technical output to assess how organisations are investing in people, diversity, and long-term workforce resilience. H&MV Engineering's approach offers a replicable model for firms across the sector looking to address persistent gender imbalance in engineering apprenticeships.

Carrying the momentum of 2025 forward, attention now turns to the 2026 awards cycle. Which organisations will step forward to set the next benchmark for inclusive, high-impact talent development across Ireland's engineering sector?

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