North Coast and Mid North Coast Region
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2023 North Coast & Mid North Coast Training Awards Winners
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Amy Jarrett
Qualification: Certificate III in Individual Support
Trained by: NVCollege
Employed by: Nambucca Valley Care Ltd
Apprentice of the Year
Ryan Robinson
Qualification: Certificate III in Carpentry
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: HVTC Mid Coast
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Tayla Hiscock
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: St Paul's College Kempsey
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: NSW Health Service - Mid North Coast Local Health District
Trainee of the Year
Ciara Smith
Qualification: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Trained by: ECTARC
Employed by: Cubby House for Kids
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Laicy Costgan
Qualification: Certificate II in Construction Pathways
School: Newman Senior Technical College
Trained by: Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited
VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
Colin Taranto
Employed by: NTHA Training
Vocational Student of the Year
Tracie Wood
Qualification: Diploma of Project Management
Trained by: BSI Learning
Employed by: Department of Communities and Justice
About the committee
The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector. The Awards honour and reward the achievements of students, trainers/teachers, training organisations, large and medium employers.
The North Coast regional presentation celebrates the quality that the VET sector generates from Taree in the south to Tweed Heads in the north.
The evening provides a fantastic opportunity to support local finalists, network with local businesses, training providers, departmental staff and senior government representatives. Businesses and training organisations will be showcasing individuals who have strived to achieve excellence in their vocation and industry. Regional award winners may have the opportunity to represent the North Coast at the State Awards and ultimately, the National Training Awards.
This year, the regional awards ceremony will recognise excellence in the following categories.
- Apprentice of the Year
- Trainee of the Year
- School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
- Vocational Student of the Year
- VET in Schools Student of the Year
- North Coast Achievement Award
- Achievement Award and Adam Hollis Memorial Award
Postcodes covered by this region include:
- 2312
- 2426-2456
- 2460-2474
- 2476-2490
- 2898-2899
Committee members
| Name | Organisation |
|---|---|
Ingrid Johansen – President |
Connect Northern Rivers |
Theo Scholl – Treasurer |
Service NSW – 2020 North Coast SBAT Winner -Ambassador |
Corinne Milgate – Secretary |
Training Services NSW |
Lani Pardon – Public Officer |
Training Services NSW |
Dain Churchill |
Training Services NSW |
Lucy Du Frocq |
Training Services NSW |
Toni Bellos |
Department of Education |
Sue Miller |
Lismore City Council |
Glenn Jeffery |
Department of Education - The Rivers Secondary College |
Sally Ford |
Department of Education - The Rivers Secondary College |
Jordon Peterson |
2020 North Coast Apprentice of the Year Winner - Ambassador |
Jono Frost |
2020 North Coast Vocational Student of the Year Winner - Ambassador |
Peta Brown |
Connect Northern Rivers |
Janelle Morrissey |
TAFE NSW |
Kain McGarry |
Tursa |
Chelsea McInnes |
2021 NSW School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Winner – Ambassador |
Our sponsors
- ETC
- Verto
- Apprenticeship Support Australia
- Ballina Shire Council
- Connect Northern Rivers Inc
- Coffs Harbour City Council
- Newman Senior Technical College
- Hunter Valley Training Company
- ACE Community Colleges
- TAFE NSW Smart Skilled & Hired – Youth Employment
- CHS Training
- Novaskill
- Tursa
Contact details
For more information about the North Coast & Mid North Coast Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Dain Churchhill
E: Dain.Churchill3@det.nsw.edu.au
P: 0407 224 054