Winners of the NSW Training Awards
Below are the previous winners of the NSW Training Awards.
Click on a year to see all winners for that year, click on the name of an individual or organisation to see more details about that winner.
On this page:
Individual Awards
- Apprentice of the Year
- Trainee of the Year
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
- Vocational Student of the Year
- School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
- VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
- VET in Schools Student of the Year (Vocational School Student of the Year)
Organisation Awards
- Industry Collaboration Award
- Large Employer of the Year
- Small Employer of the Year (Small Business of the Year)
- Large Training Provider of the Year
- Small Training Provider of the Year
- VET in Schools Excellence Award
Special Industry Awards
- Excellence in Trade Skills
- Phil Darby Memorial Award - Encouragement Award for an Apprentice or Trainee
- Top Apprentice in Vehicle Trades
Historic Awards (no longer awarded)
Individual Awards
Apprentice of the Year
| 2011 | Brendon Hillsley | Meat processing |
| 2010 | Garreth Robbs 3 | Cookery Western |
| 2009 | Gavin Press | Electrical (Mechanic) |
| 2008 | Daniel Crisp 2 | Electrical (Mechanic) |
| 2007 | James Hipwell | Carpentry and Joinery |
| 2006 | Karen Hourigan | Electrical (Mechanic) |
| 2005 | Steven Anderson | Retail Baking |
| 2004 | Eliza Taylor | Commercial Cookery |
| 2003 | Naomi Cathcart | Electrotechnology |
| 2002 | Aaron Carle 1 | Boat and Ship Building |
| 2001 | Nathan Gore | Automotive Electrical |
| 2000 | Jaclyn Pope | Graphic Pre-Press |
| 1999 | Matilda Jane McDonnell | Butchery |
| 1998 | Rebecca Studer | Commercial Cookery |
3 Garreth was also awarded Runner Up Australian Apprentice of the Year at the 2010 Australian Training Awards
2 Daniel was also awarded Runner Up Australian Apprentice of the Year at the 2008 Australian Training Awards
1 Aaron was also awarded the Australian Apprentice of the Year Award at the 2002 Australian Training Awards
Trainee of the Year
| 2011 | Renee Zacher | Chrildren's Services |
| 2010 | Gabriella Morona 3 | Rural Skills |
| 2009 | Jacqueline Vella 2 | Community Services |
| 2008 | Hannah Cubis | Business |
| 2007 | Sarsha Woolnough | Business |
| 2006 | Steel Adams | Local Government |
| 2005 | Scott Greenow | Transport & Distribution |
| 2004 | Jessica Lowe | Business |
| 2003 | Di Dallinger | Retail |
| 2002 | Paul McCabe | Business |
| 2001 | Katrina Bradleey | Children's Services |
| 2000 | Rachel Gully | Business |
| 1999 | Kristy Williams | Business |
| 1998 | Vinti Verma 1 | Financial Services |
3 Gabriella was also awarded Trainee of the Year at the 2010 Australian Training Awards
2 Jacqueline was also awarded Trainee of the Year at the 2009 Australian Training Awards
1 Vinti was also awarded Runner Up Trainee of the Year at the 1998 Australian Training Awards
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
| 2011 | Joshua Toomey 6 | Electrotechnology |
| 2010 | Russell Freeburn 5 | Retail |
| 2009 | Dasha Newington 4 | Aboriginal Studies |
| 2008 | Michael Donovan 3 | Engineering |
| 2007 | Shilo Barker 2 | Community Services |
| 2006 | Alison Burgess | Business |
| 2005 | George Williams | Counselling |
| 2004 | Scott Saunders | Fitness |
| 2003 | Troy McGrath | Business |
| 2002 | Dean McClelland | Aboriginal Studies |
| 2001 | Jeremy Davis | Fitter |
| 2000 | Kylie Morgan | Business |
| 1999 | Cheryl Riley | Film & Television |
| 1998 | Trevor Prior 1 | Engineering |
6 Joshua was also awarded the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2011 Australian Training Awards
5 Russell was also awarded the Runner Up Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2009 Australian Training Awards
4 Dasha was also awarded the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2009 Australian Training Awards
3 Michael was also awarded the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2008 Australian Training Awards
2 Shilo was also awarded the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2007 Australian Training Awards
1 Trevor was also awarded the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 1998 Australian Training Awards
Vocational Student of the Year
| 2011 | Galit Segev | Cookery |
| 2010 | Heidi Scher 5 | Training and Assessment |
| 2009 | Lisa Northam 4 | Community Services |
| 2008 | Jill Morris 3 | Community Services |
| 2007 | Tania Roberts 2 | Information Technology |
| 2006 | Craig Dearden | Hospitality |
| 2005 | Sarah Talbot | Veterinary Nursing |
| 2004 | Peter Strong | Hospitality |
| 2003 | Richelle Ellis 1 | Textile |
| 2002 | Mark Savige | Business |
| 2001 | Luke Montgomery | Hospitality |
| 2000 | Louise Smith | Business |
| 1999 | Nerida Templeton | Hospitality |
| 1998 | Claudio di Bella | Financial Services |
5 Heidi was also awarded Runner Up Vocational Student of the Year Award at the 2010 Australian Training Awards
4 Lisa was also awarded Runner Up Vocational Student of the Year Award at the 2009 Australian Training Awards
3 Jill was also awarded Vocational Student of the Year Award at the 2008 Australian Training Awards
2 Tania was also awarded the runner up Australian Vocational Student of the Year at the 2007 Australian Training Awards
1 Richelle was also runner up Vocational Student of the Year at the 2003 Australian Training Awards
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
| 2011 | Madeleine Leigh | Cookery |
| 2010 | Alex Jones 2 | Community Services |
| 2009 | Telecia Wehlow | Cookery |
| 2008 | Brenton Pearce 1 | Carpentry |
| 2007 | Rebecca Kenny | Community Services |
2 Alex was also awarded the runner up School Based Apprentice of the Year at the 2010 Australian Training Awards
1 Brenton was also awarded the runner up School Based Apprentice of the Year at the 2008 Australian Training Awards
NSW VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
| 2011 | Robert Lawson |
NSW VET in Schools Student of the Year
| 2011 | Benjamin Costa | Government Services |
| 2010 | Bethany Hahesy | Business Services |
| 2009 | William Littlefield | Entertainment |
| 2008 | Benjamin Buchhorn | Cookery |
| 2007 | Alexandra King | Hospitality |
| 2006 | Katherine Bowler | Primary Industries |
| 2005 | Kiera Dodds | Automotive Services |
| 2004 | Katie Whitton | Business Services |
| 2003 | Samantha Harvey | Hospitality Operations |
| 2002 | Miranda Simpson | Retail Operations |
| 2001 | Rebecca Heal | Hospitality Operations |
| 2000 | Martin Sheather | Electronics |
| 1999 | Melissa McGrath | Rural Industries/Office Skills |
Organisation Awards
Industry Collaboration Award
| 2011 | Octec Inc |
Large Employer of the Year
| 2011 | Sydney Ferries |
| 2010 | O-I Sydney 3 |
| 2009 | The Manildra Group |
| 2008 | Weir Minerals 2 |
| 2007 | Bemax Resource Ltd |
| 2006 | Challenge Armidale |
| 2005 | Eurobodella Shire Council 1 |
| 2004 | PMP Print |
| 2003 | ION Automotive Systems |
| 2002 | P&O Cold Logistics |
| 2001 | Datacom |
| 2000 | NSW Department of Housing |
| 1999 | Australian Electronic Manufacturing Services |
| 1998 | NRMA |
3 O-I Sydney were also awarded the Industry Award for manufacturing at the 2010 Australian Training Awards
2 Weir Minerals were also awarded the Employer of the Year Award at the 2008 Australian Training Awards
1 Eurobodella Shire Council were also awarded the Employer of the Year Award at the 2005 Australian Training Awards
Small Employer of the Year
| 2011 | Clovelly Community Bank |
| 2010 | Century 21 River City Realty |
| 2009 | Mick Fabar Constructions |
| 2008 | Midson Road Child Care Centre |
| 2007 | Clarence Valley Kitchens and Shopfitting 1 |
| 2006 | Midpro Engineering Pty Ltd |
| 2005 | John Ralph's Camera House |
| 2004 | Glenning Valley Child Care Centre |
| 2003 | Venustus Beauty and Body Lab |
| 2002 | Windsor Glaze Pty Ltd |
| 2001 | Pacific Hi-Fi |
| 2000 | K J Clapham Metal Spinners Pty Ltd |
| 1999 | Fiona's Art of Hair |
| 1998 | Electroversal Limited |
1 Clarence Valley Kitchens and Shopfitting were also awarded the Small Business of the Year at the 2007 Australian Training Awards
Large Training Provider of the Year
2 TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute was also awarded the Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2010 Australian Training Awards
1 TAFE NSW - Western Institute was also awarded the Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2007 Australian Training Awards
Small Training Provider of the Year
| 2011 | Equalis 2 |
| 2010 | Western College |
| 2009 | Benchmark College |
| 2008 | Directions Australia Pty Ltd |
| 2007 | Early Childhood Training and Resource Centre 1 |
| 2006 | Early Childhood Training and Resource Centre |
| 2005 | Enterprise and Training College |
| 2004 | Billy Blue Group |
| 2003 | Australasian College of Natural Therapies |
| 2002 | Pearsons Schools of Floristry |
| 2001 | International College of Tourism and Hotel Management |
2 Equalis was also awarded the Australian Small Training Provider of the Year Award at the 2011 Australian Training Awards
1 ECTARC was also awarded the Australian Small Training Provider of the Year Award at the 2007 Australian Training Awards
VET in Schools Excellence Award
| 2011 | Picton High School |
| 2010 | TAFE NSW - Western Institute |
| 2009 | Beverly Hills Girls High School |
| 2008 | Hillston Central School |
| 2007 | Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School |
| 2006 | Wyong High School |
| 2005 | Northern Beaches Secondary College |
| 2004 | Ballina High School |
| 2003 | Casino High School |
| 2002 | St Joseph's Vocational Campus |
| 2001 | Albion Park High School |
| 2000 | Warialda High School |
| 1999 | Molong Central School |
Special Industry Awards
Excellence in Trade Skills
| 2011 | NaSharna Maskey | Electrotechnology (Electrician) |
| 2010 | Benjamin Brown | Drafting Trade |
| 2009 | Kyle French | Painting and Decorating |
| 2008 | Laura Goovan | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering |
| 2007 | Gavin Muller | Construction Carpentry |
| 2006 | Byron Jackson | Carpentry & Joinery |
| 2005 | Daniel Lukic | Stonemasonry |
| 2004 | Nathan Gilmore | Furnishing |
| 2003 | Andrew Rajcany | Graphic Arts Pre-Press |
| 2002 | Scott Beveridge | Painting and Decorating |
Phil Darby Memorial Award - Encouragement Award for an Apprentice or Trainee
| 2011 | Harata Syme | Engineering - Fabrication |
| 2010 | Nathan Watkins | Food Processing - Retail Baking |
| 2009 | Matthew Russell | Meat Processing |
| 2008 | Brendan Rule | Carpentry & Joinery |
| 2007 | Wynetta Tennie | Community Services - Aged Care Work |
| 2006 | Jamie Yea | Plumbing, Gasfitting and Draining |
| 2005 | Kevin Spiteri | Engineering (Mechanical) |
| 2004 | Brian Morriss | Business Administration |
| 2003 | Deborah Wieck | Community Services (Children's Services) |
| 2002 | Lucas Archer | Fabrication Engineering |
Top Apprentice in the Vehicle Trades
| 2011 | Bryan McFawn | Automotive (Light Vehicle - Mechanical) |
| 2010 | Todd Manwaring | Automotive (Light Vehicle - Mechanical) |
| 2009 | Dave Kreutzberger | Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Mechanical - Road Transport) |
| 2008 | Russell Wood | Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Mechanical) |
| 2007 | David Archer | Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Mechanical) |
| 2006 | Justin Mercieca | Automotive (Light Vehicle - Mechanical) |
| 2005 | Justin Mercieca | Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Mechanical - Road Transport) |
| 2004 | Christian Severino | Automotive (Vehicle Body Building) |
| 2003 | Justin Clemson | Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Road Transport) |
| 2002 | Stephen Savage | Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Mechanical) |
Historic Awards (no longer awarded)
Training Initiative Award
Training Provider of the Year
| 2000 | TAFE NSW - Southern Sydney Institute + MHM Australasia Pty Ltd |
| 1999 | TAFE NSW - Western Institute |
| 1998 | Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture |
Minister's Award for a VET in Schools Teacher
| 2007 | John Hughes | All Saint's College |
| 2006 | Maria Attwells | Blakehurst High School |
| 2005 | Lynne Kirkpatrick | Sunning Hill Education and Training Centre |
| 2004 | Sheryle Milton | Shoalhaven High School |
| 2003 | Tracey Holloway | Singleton High School |
Contacts
| Email : | NSWTrainingAwards@det.nsw.edu.au |  |
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| Phone : | 1800 306 999 or (02) 9244 5507 |  |
| Fax : | (02) 9244 5031 | |
| Mail : | NSW Training Awards NSW Department of Education and Communities Level 12, 1 Oxford St (Locked Bag 53) Darlinghurst NSW 2010 |
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