Apprentice or Cadet of Year
Nominations for this Award are made by employers / sponsoring companies / colleges, maritime schools or training providers for apprentices or cadets who have made a positive impact on their organisation. This category is for all apprentices or cadets in the maritime sector, regardless of which apprenticeship or cadetship pathway they are following – for apprentices this does not have to be a traditional marine or maritime framework.
And the winner is….

BAE Systems Maritime Services
Noorhantosha Sharrai
Congratulations to Noorhantosha Sharrai of BAE Systems Maritime Services, winner of the Apprentice/Cadet Award!
Noorhantosha’s exceptional talent, dedication, and passion for maritime innovation have set her apart in the sector. Her achievements are an inspiration to aspiring maritime professionals across the Solent and beyond.
This recognition highlights the incredible contributions of apprentices in shaping the future of the maritime industry.



The winner’s character and skills have had an significant impact on their organisation, and they have successfully brought their new ideas to fruition. The judges described them as an extremely worthy winner.
The Judges

Submissions open
June 2025
Submissions deadline
July 2025
Finalists Celebration Event
September 2025
Maritime UK Solent Awards 2025 Ceremony
23rd October 2025
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