Caitlin Crombie, Marketing Coordinator at HAUS Marketing & Distribution, has been named Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2026 by the Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The award recognises apprentices who have demonstrated outstanding professional development, workplace performance and a significant contribution to their employer. Ms Crombie received the accolade after successfully completing her Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship, achieving a distinction.

Paul Shelley, Managing Director of HAUS Marketing & Distribution, said: “We’re incredibly proud of Caitlin on completing her marketing apprenticeship. She has worked hard to achieve this qualification while supporting the day-to-day marketing activities at HAUS, and it’s been great to see her confidence and skills develop.

“This is a fantastic achievement, and we look forward to seeing her continue to grow within the business. Congratulations, Caitlin.”

Since joining HAUS in 2024, Ms Crombie has supported marketing activity across the company’s portfolio of premium housewares brands, delivering campaigns spanning digital, social media, email, retail and trade channels.

She has also worked on influencer partnerships, retailer collaborations and marketing activity at major industry events, helping to raise the profile of the distributor’s brand portfolio.

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