Apprentice of the Month
We celebrate our amazing apprentices by featuring those who go above and beyond—whether through outstanding performance, teamwork, or workplace impact.
Nominate a deserving apprentice by sharing their achievements and help us highlight the incredible talent in our community!
If your nomination is successful, a member of the SAF team will be in touch with the apprentice before month end.
September 2025
Emily Butterworth
Congratulations to Emily, our Apprentice of the Month!
Emily has been an outstanding and inspirational role model for fellow degree apprentices. She actively supports other cohorts during lectures, particularly
by sharing her insights on developing leadership skills. Emily has also contributed to the university’s success by supporting key industry events and has played an integral role in research projects that have
been published in academic journals.
Her commitment to continually stretching and growing her skills, combined with her positivity and motivation, makes her one of the most exceptional apprentices her nominator has had the privilege to
work with.
August 2025
Grace Tomlinson
Congratulations to Grace Tomlinson, our Apprentice of the Month!
Grace made an outstanding contribution to the manufacture of 2,000 vials for accelerated predictive and long-term stability studies underpinning a phase 3 clinical shelf life submission. Stepping in at short notice, Grace assumed accountability for progressing manufacture, identified and mitigated critical contamination risks, and coordinated stakeholders across quality, laboratory support, and facility management.
Her leadership and technical expertise ensured compliance with GLP standards, safeguarded study timelines, and protected the integrity of ongoing clinical trials.
June 2025
Isabelle Humphries
Congratulations to Isabelle, our Apprentice of the Month!
Based at Cranfield University, Isabelle is currently completing a Level 6
Laboratory Scientist apprenticeship. After finishing A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Business, Isabelle chose to dive straight
into industry rather than follow the traditional university route.
Among her many accomplishments, Isabelle built and calibrated a
spectrophotometer for analysing the light output from pyrotechnic flares. She is consistently praised for her positive, can-do attitude and her dedication to supporting both staff and students.
May 2025
Srishimeerra Srinathan
Congratulations to Shime Srinathan, our Apprentice of the Month!
Shime is a Level 6 Food Technical Professional at Food Forward Consultancy Ltd, working to bridge the gap between passionate food entrepreneurs and technical compliance.
With a background influenced by her mum’s work in the food industry providing technical support and mentoring and a deep interest in how food choices are shaped, she’s helping SMEs thrive in the complex world of food safety and regulation.
March 2025
Kimberley Webster
Congratulations to Kimberley Webster, our Apprentice of the Month!
Kimberley has recently joined the Clinical Trials Specialist degree apprenticeship programme at NorthEastern University London (NU London). From the very first day, she has made a remarkable impression on her colleagues. Currently, she works as
a Clinical Research Associate at the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, where she adeptly manages several clinical trial projects. Her enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication to her role are
evident in every conversation.
February 2025
Peace Kanengoni
Congratulations to Peace Kanengoni, our
Apprentice of the Month!
Peace approaches every task with optimism, determination, and a commitment to excellence in both her work and studies. A valuable member of her placement department, Peace also leads the Black Employee Resource Group, where she has spearheaded impactful projects such as raising awareness about sickle cell disease and advocating for mothers from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Her enthusiasm and leadership inspire those around her, making her not just an
apprentice, but an essential contributor to her company’s culture and values. Well done, Peace!