We are proud to have won many amazing awards and acknowledgements of high standards.
Royal Recognition
We are pleased and honoured to be one of the 48 UK organisations and business that have been recognised in the 2022 Princess Royal Training Awards, joining the likes of Royal Navy, JCB and Greene King.
Now in its seventh year, The Princess Royal Training Awards continue to recognise organisation truly demonstrating exceptional commitment to learning and development.
"As someone who has come through the apprenticeship scheme, I know how important access to a good apprenticeship is an how beneficial they are to young people. Training our own staff and enabling them to fulfil their potential is a key mechanism to the success of Barlows." - Nigel Johnson, Director
Recent Awards.
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2022
- Princess Royal Training Award Winner
- Sponsor of the High Sheriff’s Cheshire Apprentice of the Year
2021
- Sponsor of the High Sheriff’s Cheshire Apprentice of the Year
- Princess Royal Training Award Winner
2020
- Sponsor of the High Sheriff’s Cheshire Apprentice of the Year
- Princess Royal Training Award Winner
2019
- Cheshire Business Awards Business of the Year for up to 10 employees (Clifford College) Finalists
- Princess Royal Training Award Winner
2018
- Cheshire Business Awards – Employer of the Year
2017
- High Sheriff’s Award Family Business Award of Excellence
- The High Sheriff’s Award for Family Business Award of Excellence
- The High Sheriff’s Award to David Barlow, for recognition of the outstanding contribution to the economy of Cheshire and the business community
- Greater Manchester skills for business High Recommended
2016
- High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise, for Training, Development and Opportunity for Young People Winner
- Greater Manchester Skills for Business Award for Construction Skills Winner
- Greater Manchester Skills for Business for Large Business of the Year Finalist
- Cheshire Business Awards ‘Employer of the Year’ Award
2015
- Oldham Business Awards Young People Development Award Finalist
- Manchester Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing and Engineers Skills for Business Award Finalist
- Manchester Chamber of Commerce Medium Business of the Year Award Winners
- Cheshire & Warrington Apprentice Trainer of the Year, Winner
- Cheshire Business Awards Winner
- Cheshire Business Person of the Year, David Barlow
- North West Chamber of Commerce People Development Award Winner
- Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Medium Size Company of the Year Winner
2014
- Regional Apprenticeship Service ‘Medium Employer of the Year’ Winner
- City and Guilds top 100 Apprentice Employer
- EMRA British Electrical Manufacturing and Retailing Awards for Training, Winner
- The High Sheriff’s Award for the Outstanding Cheshire and Warrington Business Leader ‘Highly Commended’
- Greater Manchester Skills for Business Awards Winner
- Greater Manchester Skills for Business Awards Rising Star Award Finalist
2013
- Regional Apprenticeship Service ‘Medium Employer of the Year’ Winner
- City and Guilds top 100 Apprentice Employer
- National Apprenticeship Service ‘Medium Employer of the Year’ Finalist
2012
- Cheshire Business Awards winner
- Regional Apprenticeship Service ‘Medium Employer of the Year’ Winner
- City and Guilds top 100 Apprentice Employer
2011
- IOSH Health and Safety National Awards, Finalists.
- Cheshire Community Award.
- National Training Awards Winner for North West.
- Cheshire Business Awards, Winner.
2010
- IOSH Health and Safety National Awards, Finalists.
