A teenager from Croxley Green has won a regional apprentice of the year award.

Peter Carpenter, 19, won the prestigious award at the EEF/Aldermore Future Manufacturing Awards on Tuesday, February 3, where he won the outstanding performance by a first year apprentice award.

The apprentice at Selex ES in Luton defeated competition from five other shortlisted apprentices in the South East region after impressing judges with his dedication, determination and drive.

The teen will now go on to compete with other regional winners from across the UK for the national title at an awards gala dinner in London in April next year.

Peter Carpenter, 19, said: “I’m delighted to have won this award, especially after being up against some other incredibly talented and dedicated apprentices.

"It has been an eye-opener, and equally terrifying and inspiring to see the success and strength of the other shortlisted apprentices – as far as I’m concerned, we’re all winners.

“Now I’m just looking forward to the national finals and hope that I can carry away the UK title too.”