2024 NSW Training Awards Finalists
Announcing our 2024 NSW Training award state finalists.
Individual finalists
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Name | Industry | Employer | RTO | School (if applicable) |
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Corina Button | Business | Sydney Water | TAFE NSW | |
Hank Flett | Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council | Tocal College | |
Baylun Williams-Pinkie | Electrotechnology Electrician | Dyirranga Ltd | TAFE NSW |
Apprentice of the Year
Name | Industry | Employer | Host Employer | RTO |
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Annalise Brouwer | Mobile Plant Technology | Newmont | TAFE NSW | |
Shane Button | Electrotechnology Electrician | NECA Electrical Apprenticeship | Fredon Industries Pty Ltd | NECA Training |
Lauren Calleja | Engineering - Mechanical Trade | Thales Australia Ltd | TAFE NSW | |
Jacinta Ferris | Electrotechnology Electrician | AGL Macquarie | TAFE NSW | |
Rachael Pearson | Engineering - Mechanical Trade | Zeal Futures | South 32 | TAFE NSW |
Samer Rawas | Electrotechnology Electrician | Endeavour Energy | TAFE NSW |
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Name | Industry | Employer | RTO | School (if applicable) |
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Dascha Harrison | Health Services Assistance | Hunter New England Local Health District | TAFE NSW | Newcastle High School |
Libby Olrick | Health Services Assistance | Murrumbidgee Local Health District | TAFE NSW | Leeton High School |
Philippa Schoupp | Health Services Assistance | Hunter New England Local Health District | TAFE NSW | Warialda High School |
Trainee of the Year
Name | Industry | Employer | Host Employer | RTO |
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Lachlan Carey | Early Childhood Education and Care | A Magical Time Childrens Centre | Atkinson Training & Development | |
Katie Carusi | Early Childhood Education and Care | Dorothy Waide Centre for Early Learning | International Child Care College Pty Ltd | |
Brooke Fletcher | Business | Snowy Hydro Ltd | TAFE NSW | |
Tiana Riley | Project Management Practice | Apprenticeship Careers Australia | Lendlease Construction Pty Ltd | TAFE NSW |
Joshua Sullivan | Horticulture | 1300apprentice | Flower Power Garden Centre | TAFE NSW |
Jayden Townsend | Community Services | Tamworth Family Support Service Ltd | Australian Training Plus |
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Name | Industry | RTO | School (if applicable) |
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Annalise Hansen | Kitchen Operations | Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst | MacKillop College |
Katie Johnson | Agriculture | Public Schools NSW, Tamworth | The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus |
Gabriella Ward | Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Peel High School |
VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
Name | Industry | Employer |
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Johanne Doherty | Hospitality | Public Schools NSW, Macquarie Park |
Michael Pfeffer | Hospitality | Public Schools NSW, Wagga Wagga |
Max Rabbett | Business, Hospitality and Retail | Sureway Skills Training Pty Ltd |
Vocational Student of the Year
Name | Industry | Employer | RTO |
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Lori-Anne Brown | Training and Assessment | TAFE NSW | |
Remie Collins | Interior Design | Black Sheep Interior Design Pty Ltd | Sydney Design Schoo |
Samantha Zannes | Early Childhood Education and Care | Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learning Centre - Bathurst | ECTARC |
Organisational finalists
Industry Collaboration
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ARC Training and Civic Disability Services |
Australian Training Company and Dairy NSW |
Peter Warren Automotive and TAFE NSW |
Large Employer of the Year
Name |
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Double R Pty Ltd |
Murrumbidgee Local Health District |
NSW State Emergency Service |
Small Employer of the Year
Name |
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Baltimore Aircoil Company |
Early Childhood & Co Services Pty Ltd |
PlumbLogic |
Large Training Provider of the Year
Name |
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Association of Independent Schools NSW |
Mines Rescue Pty Ltd |
Motor Traders' Association of NSW |