Aylesbury Motor Apprentice Racing To F1 Headquarters Thanks To Award

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A man in a blue suit and a woman in a black Mercedes-Benz uniform standing outside a Mercedes-Benz dealership next to a black Mercedes-Benz car with a front license plate labelled 'Approved Used'. The dealership glass facade is visible with the large Mercedes-Benz logo and text behind them, showcasing both used cars and new cars available.
A man in a blue suit and a woman in a black Mercedes-Benz uniform standing outside a Mercedes-Benz dealership next to a black Mercedes-Benz car with a front license plate labelled 'Approved Used'. The dealership glass facade is visible with the large Mercedes-Benz logo and text behind them, showcasing both used cars and new cars available.

Richard Roethenbaugh, Service Manager with Eleanor Cantwell who has won the Tony Pritchard Recognition Award for Mercedes-Benz UK

Eleanor Cantwell, a third-year apprentice technician at Vertu Mercedes-Benz Aylesbury, has been honoured with the Tony Pritchard Recognition Award for Mercedes-Benz UK.

This accolade recognises her exceptional dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence within the Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Academy.

This year saw an unprecedented number of applications for the award, reflecting the outstanding calibre of apprentices within the Mercedes-Benz programme and network. The selection process was rigorous, considering assessment results, behavioural scores, work submissions, and the detailed information provided in nomination forms.

Richard Roethenbaugh with Eleanor Cantwell

Richard Roethenbaugh, Service Manager, with Eleanor Cantwell who has won the Tony Pritchard Recognition Award for Mercedes-Benz UK

In recognition of her achievements, Eleanor has been awarded a week of work experience at Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team headquarters. This opportunity will provide her with invaluable insights and experience within the high-performance world of Formula One.

The Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Academy plays a crucial role in developing young talent for the Retailer network, supporting succession planning and the growth aspirations of Mercedes-Benz.

Justin Boon, Head of Business at Vertu Mercedes-Benz Aylesbury, praised Eleanor's accomplishments, saying: "Eleanor is very eager to learn and always enthusiastic and she has integrated really well into the team. I am very proud of her for being chosen for this award, it is well-deserved."