Organized by RenewableUK, the awards recognize achievement, innovation, and leadership across the sector.

Supply chain companies often lack access to the operational assets needed to train apprentices. The partnership closes that gap, combining Ørsted’s apprenticeship levy funding, offshore placements, and real-world turbine experience with OEG’s delivery expertise.

OEG employs the apprentices and manages the program, providing accredited training and a structured route into careers as offshore wind technicians. Ørsted gives them access to its wind farms, so new entrants learn on live operational assets from the start.

The first cohort of 21 apprentices builds on Ørsted’s track record of supporting more than 100 apprentices, with close to 100% completion and 100% progression into offshore wind roles.

The approach gives the industry a scalable blueprint for workforce development, strengthening the supply chain and the wider offshore wind sector.

The two companies were shortlisted together for the Power in Collaboration Award and OEG was also a finalist in the Future Leader, Powering the Future Workforce, and Asset Lifecycle Excellence categories.

Dean Coates, Operations Director (Topside) at OEG, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been recognized at this year’s Global Offshore Wind Awards. To be shortlisted across four categories at this year’s awards highlights our continued contribution to the offshore wind sector and our ongoing commitment to delivering specialist energy solutions while supporting the people and skills that will underpin the industry’s future. Offshore wind needs skilled people and well-maintained assets in equal measure, and we’ll keep investing in both. Congratulations to all other nominees and winners.”