2024 Central and Northern Sydney Region Training Awards Winners

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Baylun Williams-Pinkie
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Dyirranga Ltd

Apprentice of the Year

Lauren Calleja
Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Thales Australia Ltd

School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

Ivy Hain
Qualification: Certificate III in Hairdressing
School: Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College
Trained by: Sydney Catholic Schools
Employed by: Salon Purpose Pty Ltd

Trainee of the Year

Tiana Riley
Qualification: Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Apprenticeship Careers Australia
Hosted by: Lendlease Construction Pty Ltd

VET in Schools Student of the Year

Jack George
Qualification: Certificate II in Construction Pathways
School: Waverley College
Trained by: Association of Independent Schools NSW

VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year

Johanne Doherty
Field of Study: Hospitality
Employed by: Public Schools NSW, Macquarie Park

Vocational Student of the Year

Remie Collins
Qualification: Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Trained by: Sydney Design School
Employed by: Black Sheep Interior Design Pty Ltd

About the committee

The Central and Northern Sydney (Bay2Bay) region represents the area between Broken Bay in the north, to Botany Bay in the south, and the Hills District to the west.

The Bay2Bay VET Promotional Committee Inc represents Central & Northern Sydney region’s profile, which is a very diverse community that is always taking up the challenges of emerging and changing industry. There is a strong representation from new entrant traineeships, apprenticeships and vocational qualifications in the Central & Northern Sydney region.

The Committee structure consists of volunteer members from stakeholders across all areas of vocational education & training sector such as Training Services NSW, Group Training Organisations, ITABs, Schools, Apprenticeship Network Providers and VET Ambassadors.

The Committee objectives include:

• Promoting the benefits of undertaking vocational education and training
• Promoting quality VET outcomes through promotional events and media
• Encouraging and supporting local VET students such as Apprentices, Trainees, School Based Students, VET in School Students, Vocational Students and Teacher/Trainers and their employers to participate in NSW Training Awards
• Recognising the outstanding work and achievements of local VET students, Training Providers and Organisations across the Central & Northern Sydney (Bay2Bay) region
• Delivering a successful Regional Training Awards Event to showcase the skills and talent that exists within the VET sector
• Providing guidance and support for Central and Northern Sydney Regional Training Awards winners progressing to NSW Training Awards

Award winners for each individual category are announced at an annual Regional Awards ceremony. Regional winners then progress to the next level where they are invited to be interviewed for NSW Training Awards.

Postcodes covered by this region include:

• 2000-2019
• 2021-2037
• 2042-2044
• 2048-2050
• 2052-2114
• 2119-2122
• 2126
• 2159
• 2204

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Committee members

Contact details

For more information about the Bay2Bay VET Promotional Committee or the Central & Northern Sydney Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Michelle Heuving
Training Coordinator
E: Michelle.heuving@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0477 393 218