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
- 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
- Medium Employer of the Year
- Large Training Provider of the Year
- Small Training Provider of the Year
Special Industry Awards
- Excellence in Trade Skills
- Excellence in Signage
- Phil Darby Memorial Award - Encouragement Award for an Apprentice or Trainee
- Top Apprentice in Vehicle Trades
- Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation
- Excellence in Electrotechnology
- Excellence in Manufacturing
Historic Awards (no longer awarded)
Individual Awards
Apprentice of the Year
| 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
| 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
| 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
Vocational Student of the Year
| 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 | 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
| 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
NSW VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
| 2016 | Donna Colombini |
| 2015 | Troy Everett |
| 2014 | Steven Atkins |
| 2013 | Nicole Reay |
| 2012 | Kathryn Pye |
| 2011 | Robert Lawson |
NSW VET in Schools Student of the Year
| 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
| 2016 | TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute, Lendlease Barangaroo South and Lendlease Darling Harbour |
| 2015 | The Flagstaff Group |
| 2014 | Barangaroo Skills Exchange |
| 2013 | Australian Racing & Equine Academy1 |
| 2012 | AgriFood Skills Australia |
| 2011 | Octec Inc |
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
| 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
| 2016 | Maritime Employees Training Limited |
Large Training Provider of the Year
| 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
| 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
| 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 Signage
| 2016 | Taryn Kearney | Signcraft |
Phil Darby Memorial Award - Encouragement Award for an Apprentice or Trainee
| 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
| 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
| 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 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
Historic Awards (no longer awarded)
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 |
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