TSP Engineering apprentice Amee Flynn, 24, has been shortlisted in the Apprentice of the Year category of the Made in the North West Awards.

Amee, who is in her final year of her apprenticeship said: “As cheesy as it is, I feel lucky to be able to say I work in a sector and business I love, so to receive this level of recognition in addition to this so early in my career is breathtaking. I work amongst some of the best, most experienced, engineers in the region, so I guess I owe a lot to them for taking me under their wing and supporting me in my growth and journey.”

The Workington company was also shortlisted in the Manufacturing Apprenticeship/Training Scheme’ category. CEO, John Coughlan, said: “We are extremely pleased to be shortlisted for these two categories as it evidences the investment we make in not just putting skills into the plant, but the passing on of these skills to the next generation. This doesn’t only support the requirements of our business, but also supports the skills which will be necessary to support the UK’s challenges of the future. It’s extremely gratifying to see Amee, a Mechanical Design Apprentice, be shortlisted from TSP Engineering. In the past we have had a history of craft apprentices receiving awards, but this shows the skill of the people we have throughout the whole business and the successful future which lies ahead” The awards ceremony will be held at The Lowry in Manchester on July 28.