Suzuki GB have announced the winner of this year’s Apprentice of the Year title - Carl Devonport of MKM Agri, Bedford.

Carl Devonport, centre, receiving his award

In an official statement the manufacturer said, "The winner was nominated by his Apprentice Trainer and demonstrated exceptional performance through the Suzuki Apprentice Programme especially with the challenges that the pandemic has brought."

Anthony Deacon, owner of MKM, told Service Dealer, "I’m immensely proud that Carl completed his three-year program with Suzuki at the Bosch training facility in Doncaster and has now been awarded the Apprentice of the Year title.

"Carl is an inspiration and our new apprentices will have big shoes to flll!"

You can read more about Carl's journey in Anthony's Diary Of A Season entry in the next issue of Service Dealer magazine.