Kleek Celebrates Triple Award Win at the AHT Awards 2026

2026 continues to be a standout year for Kleek Apprenticeships, as we proudly add three more award wins to our growing list at the AHT Awards 2026 (Association of Hairdressers & Therapists).

Further strengthening our reputation as the UK’s No.1 hairdressing and beauty apprenticeship training provider, Kleek Apprenticeships proudly took home the following three awards:

• Best Practice in Apprenticeships (Sponsored by VTCT)
  Recognising highly effective approaches to educational programmes that support apprentices in successfully completing their qualifications.
• Outstanding Employer Engagement (Sponsored by NHBF)
  Awarded for building strong partnerships with employers and creating meaningful collaboration that delivers outstanding results.
• Outstanding Individual Tutor/Trainer of the Year (Sponsored by City & Guilds)
  A huge congratulations to Steve Clark, Kleek Educator, for being recognised for his dedication, passion, and commitment to supporting apprentices and helping them achieve their full potential.

Tina Ockerby, MD at Kleek Apprenticeships commented:

“Thank you, AHT, we’re delighted to be recognised for our best practice and employer engagement, together with an individual award for our Kleek educator, Steve Clark.

We strive every year to deliver best-in-class training for our employers and their apprentices. Kleek is always looking to further strengthen and streamline our programmes to ensure the best outcomes possibles for our learners. We are so proud that our employers and apprentices recognise that a Kleek apprenticeship provides the best foundation for a successful and rewarding career in the industry.”

Kleek educator, Steve Clark, who won the Outstanding Trainer of the Year award added:

“I’m honoured to receive this award. I love being an educator at Kleek, and watching my apprentices progress from nervous beginners to confident, fully qualified stylists is the best part of the job!”

These latest awards bring Kleek’s total award count for 2026 to five… and counting! It’s already shaping up to be one of our most successful years yet, reflecting the hard work, passion and dedication shown across the entire company.

As a specialist hairdressing, barbering and beauty apprenticeship provider, Kleek Apprenticeships continues to focus on delivering industry-leading training, supporting salon employers, and helping apprentices develop the skills needed for long-term career success in the hair and beauty industry.