Winners of the NSW Training Awards
Below are the 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 Award Category
Organisation Awards
Special Industry Awards
Historic Awards (no longer awarded)
Individual Awards
Apprentice of the Year
| 2017 |
Jordan Cahill |
Horticulture |
| 2016 |
Courtney Harrison |
Automotive |
| 2015 |
Brodie Oakes |
Engineering (Mechanical) |
| 2014 |
Mark Hardy |
Electrical (Electrician) |
| 2013 |
Morgan Clementson 4 |
Baking |
| 2012 |
William Peters |
Carpentry |
| 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 |
4 Morgan was also awarded Runner Up Australian Apprentice of the Year at the 2013 Australian Training Awards
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
| 2017 |
Madison Coelli |
Business Services |
| 2016 |
Daniel Kelty |
Telecommunications |
| 2015 |
Bethany Spoor |
Retail |
| 2014 |
Joshua Lodge |
Laboratory Operations |
| 2013 |
Ashlee Hodson5 |
Business Services |
| 2012 |
David Failla 4 |
Retail Management |
| 2011 |
Renee Zacher |
Children'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 |
5 Ashlee was also awarded Trainee of the Year at the 2013 Australian Training Awards
4 David was also awarded Trainee of the Year at the 2012 Australian Training Awards
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
| 2017 |
Donald Dundas |
Plumbing |
| 2016 |
Leteah Mitchell |
Community Services |
| 2015 |
Shaquille Robinson |
Training and Assessment |
| 2014 |
Jameela Smith |
Community Services |
| 2013 |
Markeeta Douglas 7 |
Audiometry |
| 2012 |
Pamela Glover |
Tourism |
| 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 |
7 Markeeta was also awarded the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2013 Australian Training Awards
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
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
| 2017 |
Mark Doughty |
Horticulture |
| 2016 |
Tyrone Pynor |
Business Services |
| 2015 |
Brenden Williamson |
Automotive |
| 2014 |
Savannah De Oliveira |
Hairdressing |
| 2013 |
Alexander Dagger |
Telecommunications |
| 2012 |
Jessica Taggart 3 |
Health Services |
| 2011 |
Madeleine Leigh |
Cookery |
| 2010 |
Alex Jones 2 |
Community Services |
| 2009 |
Telecia Wehlow |
Cookery |
| 2008 |
Brenton Pearce 1 |
Carpentry |
| 2007 |
Rebecca Kenny |
Community Services |
3 Jessica was also awarded the runner up School Based Apprentice of the Year at the 2012 Australian Training Awards
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
Vocational Student of the Year
| 2017 |
Liam Muldoon |
Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis |
| 2016 |
Francine Ikirezi |
Business Administration |
| 2015 |
Sebastian Barkoczy |
Live Production, Theatre and Events |
| 2014 |
David Bridge |
Meat Processing |
| 2013 |
Tahnee Jamieson |
Children's Services |
| 2012 |
Susan Jarrett |
Building Design |
| 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 |
Mechanical Engineering |
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
NSW VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
NSW VET in Schools Student of the Year
| 2017 |
Rose Cox |
Hospitality |
| 2016 |
Erin Gray |
Live Production and Services |
| 2015 |
Glen Weller |
Agriculture |
| 2014 |
Keagan Size |
Agriculture |
| 2013 |
Emma McIlwain |
Aeroskills |
| 2012 |
Sam Hodder |
Land Management |
| 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
1 Australian Racing and Equine Academy was also awarded Industry Collaboration of the Year at the 2013 Australian Training Awards
Large Employer of the Year
| 2017 |
Shoalhaven City Council - Shoalhaven Water |
| 2016 |
House with No Steps |
| 2015 |
Richmond Valley Council |
| 2014 |
Wyong Shire Council |
| 2013 |
Qube Ports |
| 2012 |
Milspec Manufacturing Pty Ltd |
| 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
Medium Employer of the Year
Large Training Provider of the Year
| 2017 |
BCA National Training Group Pty Ltd |
| 2016 |
TAFE NSW - Open Training & Education Network |
| 2015 |
VERTO Ltd |
| 2014 |
TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute |
| 2013 |
TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute3 |
| 2012 |
TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute |
| 2011 |
TAFE NSW - New England Institute |
| 2010 |
TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute 2 |
| 2009 |
TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute |
| 2008 |
McDonalds |
| 2007 |
TAFE NSW - Western Institute 1 |
| 2006 |
TAFE NSW - Western Institute |
| 2005 |
TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute |
| 2004 |
TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute |
| 2003 |
TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute |
| 2002 |
TAFE NSW - New England Institute |
| 2001 |
TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute |
3 TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute was also awarded the Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2013 Australian Training Awards
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
| 2017 |
Learning Sphere Training Solutions |
| 2016 |
Enterprise & Training Company Limited |
| 2015 |
Learning Sphere Training Solutions |
| 2014 |
Evolution Hospitality Institute |
| 2013 |
Enterprise & Training Company |
| 2012 |
Early Childhood Training and Resource Centre |
| 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
Special Industry Awards
Excellence in Trade Skills
| 2017 |
Bradley Ingham |
Engineering |
| 2016 |
Philip Brown |
Aeroskills (Mechanical) |
| 2015 |
Troy Hindmarch |
Baking |
| 2014 |
Stephen Coyle |
Engineering (Mechanical) |
| 2013 |
Chloe Hill |
Hairdressing |
| 2012 |
Brett Foran |
Graphic Pre-Press |
| 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 |
Excellence in Print Production, Sign Craft and Graphic Design
Phil Darby Memorial Award - Encouragement Award for an Apprentice or Trainee
| 2017 |
Carina Ardizzone |
Business Services |
| 2016 |
Lubabalo Macikama |
Hospitality - Commercial Cookery |
| 2015 |
Eh Ler Taw |
Engineering - Mechanical |
| 2014 |
Daniel Brown |
Automotive Vehicle Body (Vehicle Painting) |
| 2013 |
Monica Acosta |
Community Services |
| 2012 |
Bradley Grove |
Engineering - Mechanical |
| 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
| 2017 |
Joshua Terras |
Automotive Mechanical Technology |
| 2016 |
Aaron Fogarty |
Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment) |
| 2015 |
Trent Schumi |
Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment) |
| 2014 |
Mitchell Conley |
Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment) |
| 2013 |
Thomas Rann |
Automotive (Light Vehicle - Mechanical) |
| 2012 |
Ethan Dack |
Automotive (Light Vehicle - Mechanical) |
| 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) |
Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation
| 2017 |
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Helene Mortlock |
Carpentry |
| 2016 |
|
Nicole Otte |
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics) |
| 2015 |
Regional NSW |
Nicole Paxman |
Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle) |
| 2014 |
|
Amba Groeneveld |
Stonemasonry |
| 2013 |
|
Courtney Harrison |
Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle) |
| 2012 |
Metropolitan |
Sophie Cleland |
Aircraft Maintenance |
| 2012 |
Regional NSW |
Shelley Wolverson |
Electrotechnology |
Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Historic Awards (no longer awarded)
Excellence in Electrotechnology
| 2016 |
Nicholas Peers |
Electrical (Electrician) - Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III |
| 2015 |
Geoffrey Bragg |
Electrical (Electrician) - Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III |
| 2014 |
Jonathon Clack |
Electrical (Electrician) - Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III |
| 2013 |
Jordan Butcher |
Electrical (Electrician) - Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III |
Excellence in Manufacturing
| 2014 |
Kenny Ng |
Engineering - Mechanical |
| 2013 |
Andrew Niedermayer |
Engineering - Mechanical |
Small Employer of the Year
| 2015 |
Bale Defence Industries Pty Ltd |
| 2014 |
Trakka Pty Ltd |
| 2013 |
Colin's Butchery |
| 2012 |
Suspension Concepts |
| 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
VET in Schools Excellence Award
| 2012 |
Boorowa Central School |
| 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 |
Training Initiative Award
| 2010 |
NSW Sydney Ferries |
| 2009 |
TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute (Northern Beaches College) |
| 2008 |
DOCS - Learning and Development Branch |
| 2007 |
Illawarra Retirement Trust |
| 2006 |
Gwydir Shire Council (Gwydir Learning Region) |
| 2005 |
Baptist Community Services |
| 2004 |
Master Builders' Association of NSW, TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, and Construction Industry Training Advisory Board |
| 2003 |
TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute, Food and Wine Technology Centre |
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 |
Page last updated: 9 January 2018
