May 17, 2023
South Burnett trainees and businesses have been named as regional finalists in this year’s Queensland Training Awards.
Three Darling Downs and South West Region entrants have been named in each category of the awards.
Trainees from Cherbourg, Nanango and Kingaroy are among the finalists.
Employers named include South Burnett CTC, Conquer Fitness and Global Engineering and Construction.
The Regional winners will be announced on July 14.
They will then go on to compete at the Queensland awards against other Regional winners on September 9.
State award winners will compete at the national Australian Training Awards in Hobart in November.
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Full List Of Darling Downs South West Region finalists:
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
- Gabrielle Clift, Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Joshua McKay, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician / Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
- Jesse Stevens, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
- Sharlette Calvert, Certificate III in Business
- Chloe Chudleigh, Certificate IV in Business
- Addisen Hawks, Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Vocational Student of the Year
- Molly Choyce, Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- Poppy Metzroth, Certificate III in Individual Support
- Rachael Laurie, Diploma of Business
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
- Aiden Le Rossignol, Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
- Charmaine Georgetown, Certificate II in Workplace Skills
- Peter Heinemann, Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
- Peter Heinemann, Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Lucy Hutchison, Certificate III in Business
- Claire Keleher, Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Equity Student of the Year
- Sabastian Fisher, Certificate I in Workplace Skills
- Max Murray, Certificate II in Business
- Celeste Purcell, Certificate III in Business
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
- Sheryl Dooley, TAFE Queensland
- Craig Jones, UQ Skills
- Steve Peucker, CHM Alliance
Community Training Initiative of the Year
- BASE Services – BASE Services Traineeship
- Chinchilla Community Centre – Skilling Queenslanders for Work – Knowing Nutrition
- Downs Industry Schools Co-operation (DISCO) – School Leaver Program
Large Employer of the Year
- Global Engineering & Construction
- NHFoods Australia – Oakey Beef Exports
- Western Downs Regional Council
Medium Employer of the Year
- BLASK Engineering
- JRS Skills Academy
- South Burnett CTC
Small Employer of the Year
- Conquer Fitness
- Little Pig Consulting
- ParisiAnn Patisserie
NB. South Burnett finalists are in bold. If we have missed anyone, please email us and we will update.
