Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the 2025 Careers Wales Valued Partner Awards Revealed

Careers Wales Valued Partner Awards 2025

Careers Wales proudly announced the nine winners of its prestigious Valued Partner Awards 2025 during a ceremony held in Cardiff on January 15th. Hosted by Sian Lloyd at The Neuadd within the Senedd, this event recognized businesses that have significantly contributed to inspiring and supporting students across Wales over the past year.

The awards highlight the critical role that employers play in empowering young people through career-related experiences. Here are the standout winners:

Outstanding Achievement Award

Winner: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Amanda Glanville, assistant director of people development, emphasized the importance of investing in people to strengthen communities.

Best Newcomer

Winner: Morlais
Fiona Parry expressed the significance of their collaboration with Careers Wales to benefit youth in Anglesey.

Best Ongoing Relationship with a School

Winner: BBC Studios and BBC Cymru Wales
Mat McHale highlighted the team's passion for educational outreach.

Most Supportive Small Business

Winner: Grounds for Good
Dr. Rosie Oretti shared how the award motivates their entrepreneurial and social good initiatives.

Outstanding Personal Contribution

Winners: Catrin Leader (Bute Energy) & Gwenno Angharad Williams (Cyngor Gwynedd)
Both recipients spoke about the honor of supporting young people in their career journeys.

Most Supportive Work Experience Employer

Winner: Westward Energy Services
Stuart Thomas expressed their commitment to providing inspiring work experience opportunities.

Best Promoter of Welsh in the Workplace

Winner: Canolfan S4C Yr Egin
Llinos Jones emphasized the importance of the Welsh language in engaging youth with the workplace.

Best Supporter of the Net Zero Agenda

Winner: Viridor
Eamonn Scullion spoke about the privilege of working with youth on sustainability initiatives.

Nikki Lawrence, chief executive at Careers Wales, congratulated all winners and nominees for their remarkable contributions to youth empowerment. Jack Sargeant, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, echoed this sentiment, recognizing the impact of Welsh businesses on shaping young people's futures.

This event not only celebrated achievements but also reinforced the ongoing commitment to providing invaluable career experiences for the next generation of young professionals.