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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name |
|---|
| ARC Training and Civic Disability Services |
| Australian Training Company and Dairy NSW |
| Peter Warren Automotive and TAFE NSW |
Large Employer of the Year
| Name |
|---|
| Double R Pty Ltd |
| Murrumbidgee Local Health District |
| NSW State Emergency Service |
Small Employer of the Year
| Name |
|---|
| Baltimore Aircoil Company |
| Early Childhood & Co Services Pty Ltd |
| PlumbLogic |
Large Training Provider of the Year
| Name |
|---|
| Association of Independent Schools NSW |
| Mines Rescue Pty Ltd |
| Motor Traders' Association of NSW |