{"id":376409,"date":"2026-09-28T20:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=376409"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:23:19","slug":"training-awards-celebrate-our-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2026\/09\/28\/training-awards-celebrate-our-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Awards Celebrate Our Best"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_376458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376458\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training1a-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alain Pillay, from platinum sponsor Building Industry Training Pty Ltd, presented the Vocational Medallion to Aiden Gash, from Livingstone&#8217;s Masonry in Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>September 28, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The South Burnett celebrated its best apprentices and trainees at a gala dinner held on Saturday night at Kingaroy Town Hall.<\/p>\n<p>The 4th annual South Burnett Training &amp; Business Awards attracted a record number of entrants in most categories.<\/p>\n<p>Six independent judges &#8211; who did not consult with each other &#8211;\u00a0 were set the task by the organising committee to assess the submissions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The top awards were:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vocational Medal<\/strong> &#8211; Aiden Gash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2026 Business of the Year<\/strong> &#8211; AMG Electrical Solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Vocational Medallion recognises an outstanding trainee or apprentice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aiden, whose apprenticeship is with Livingstone&#8217;s Masonry, was selected on the basis of his training achievements, personal development, initiative and potential to represent vocational training within the South Burnett.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer\">The judges said Aiden stood out for the strength of his development through his apprenticeship, both in his trade skills and personally.<\/p>\n<p>He demonstrated strong practical and theoretical ability, excellent communication and teamwork, and clear sense of where he wanted his career to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Business of the Year was chosen from the winners of the Small, Medium and Large business categories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AMG Electrical Solutions impressed the judges by the way it has invested in the people behind its achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Training and development have been embedded across the business, from apprenticeships and mentoring through to technical upskilling and leadership development.<\/p>\n<p>During the past year, AMG has invested about $83,000 and 1500 hours in training, while continuing to develop capabilities in emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The major sponsors for the awards were Building Industry Training, Burnett Today, ATC Consulting Engineers, LG Media Services,\u00a0 Sunpork Group, MISfITZ, South Burnett Arts and Tilt Renewables.<\/p>\n<p>The evening was also supported by South Burnett Saints AFC, Kingaroy Scouts and Moffatdale Winery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NB. The awards were auspiced this year by Burnett News Inc, publishers of southburnett.com.au.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2025\/05\/30\/council-wins-business-training-award\/\">Council Wins Business Training Award<\/a> <\/strong>(2025)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2024\/03\/27\/ctc-wins-major-training-award\/\">CTC Wins Major Training Award<\/a> <\/strong>(2024)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2023\/04\/04\/awards-celebrate-training-success\/\">Awards Celebrate Training Success<\/a> <\/strong>(2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376410\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376410\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training01-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Founder and managing director of AMG Electrical Solutions, Mitch Gray, was presented with the 2026 Business of the Year Award by Liz Beavis, from silver sponsor Tilt Renewables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376411\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376411 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training02-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington with Mark and Nicola Pitt, organisers of the 2026 South Burnett Training &amp; Business Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376412\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council Deputy Mayor Gordon Wragge with CASC CEO Chatur Zala and South Burnett Care CEO Celina Branch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376413\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376413 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03a.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training03a-300x97.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guest speakers on the night included Deb Frecklington, South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff and Cherbourg Cr Daniel Weazel, who did the Welcome To Country<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376414\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training04-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kingaroy Scouts were the eager helpers who did a great job serving meals and clearing the tables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376415\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training05-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteers from the South Burnett Saints AFC handled the bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376416\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376416 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training06-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MISfITZ, aka Rob and Clare Fitz-Herbert, kept the live music flowing during the night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376417\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376417\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training07-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rob and Clare Fitz-Herbert with Deb and Jason Frecklington and Cr Deb Dennien<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376451\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376451 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-1-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two of the six independent judges &#8211; Leanne Krosch and Rebecca Cross &#8211; with awards committee member Mark Pitt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376418\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training08-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roger Livingstone with Priscilla and Aiden Gash, from Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376419\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376419 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training09-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlotte and Nathan Pitt-Little, from Kingaroy, were handling the reception desk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376420\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376420 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training10-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elaine Madill and Susan Mollenhauer were selling raffle tickets for South Burnett Arts Inc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376421\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training11-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naomi and Brendon Newman, from Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376422\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training12-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wondai Regional Art Gallery president Maureen Irving and her husband Richard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376423\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376423 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training13-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sam Hill, from Nanango, with Rebecca Bayntun and Fiona Kemp from the South Burnett Regional Council<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376424\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training14-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kailey Cox and Kerri Anderson, from the South Burnett Regional Council<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376426\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926training16-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Kingaroy Town Hall was filled with diners for the 4th annual South Burnett Training &amp; Business Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>AWARD WINNERS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376431\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376431 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards1-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burnett Today managing director Daniel Pelcl presented the School-Based Apprentice \/ Trainee of the Year Award to Rianna Barwick, from Nanango<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>School-Based Apprentice\/Trainee of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>[Sponsor &#8211; Burnett Today]<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Winner: Rianna Barwick<br \/>\nTraining Provider: Connect&#8217;n&#8217;Grow<br \/>\nEmployer: Kingaroy Hospital<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer\">Rianna stood out for her dedication to her chosen career pathway and the maturity with which she has approached her training.<\/p>\n<p>Through her school-based traineeship at Kingaroy Hospital, Rianna has gained valuable experience while balancing the competing demands of school, training, workplace and community commitments. Importantly, she has reflected on what those experiences have taught her and how they are helping shape her future.<\/p>\n<p>Rianna has a clear career goal: she wants to become a midwife. She understands the pathway she needs to follow to achieve that goal and recognises the important role her school-based training has already played in preparing her for it.<\/p>\n<p>We were also impressed by the way Rianna has responded to the challenges that come with undertaking training while still at school. She has demonstrated commitment, initiative and a willingness to learn, while continuing to contribute positively to her community.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most importantly, Rianna wants others to benefit from the opportunities she has received. She is already encouraging other young people to consider the Deadly Start Midwifery School-Based Traineeship and hopes to give back through a career in healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>That combination of clear direction, commitment and a genuine desire to encourage others made Rianna a deserving winner.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376434\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376434 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards2-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lynn Smith, right, from ATC Consulting Engineers, presented the finalist trophy to William Kroger and the winner&#8217;s trophy to Sheneike Hill in the Equity Award category<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Equity Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>[Sponsor &#8211; ATC Consulting Engineers &amp; Project Managers]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Winner: Sheneike Hill<br \/>\nEmployer: South Burnett Regional Council<br \/>\nFinalist: William Kroger<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer\">Sheneike stood out for the determination and purpose she has shown in continuing her training despite significant ongoing health challenges following a car accident.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than allowing those circumstances to define her, Sheneike has used her experiences to strengthen her desire to support others and give back to the community that supported her.<\/p>\n<p>Her training journey has developed her confidence and communication skills, while she has also shown considerable thought and maturity in planning for her future.<\/p>\n<p>We were particularly impressed by her commitment, personal growth and ability to keep moving toward her goals while contributing positively to her workplace and community.<\/p>\n<p>That combination of perseverance, thoughtful planning and a genuine desire to help others made Sheneike a very deserving Equity Award winner.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376443\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376443 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards3-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicola Pitt, from LG Media Services, presented the Trainee of the Year award and finalists&#8217; trophies to Lilly White, Indi Bruce and Miranda Strauss<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Trainee of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>[Sponsor &#8211; LG Media Services]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Winner: Lilly White<\/strong><br \/>\nTraining Provider: First Nations Cadetship Program<br \/>\nEmployer: Kingaroy Maternity Unit<br \/>\nFinalists: Koby Douglas, Miranda Strauss, Indi Bruce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer\">Lilly stood out because her training journey demonstrates not only strong achievement, but a very clear sense of purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Through the First Nations Cadetship Program and her work with the Kingaroy Maternity Unit, Lilly has developed strong communication and teamwork skills, and demonstrated how she applies those skills with colleagues, patients and within her wider community.<\/p>\n<p>What particularly impressed us was the thought Lilly has given to her career development. She has a clear pathway ahead of her, understands how her training is developing her both professionally and personally, and has identified the steps she needs to take to achieve her goals.<\/p>\n<p>Lilly has also demonstrated considerable initiative and personal strength. She has faced significant health challenges but rather than allowing those experiences to limit her, she has drawn on them to develop greater understanding and empathy for patients experiencing difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>Underlying all of this is Lilly\u2019s commitment to becoming the best practitioner she can be, not simply for herself but so that she can contribute to her community and culture.<\/p>\n<p>The judges saw Lilly as someone who is already an outstanding ambassador for training, for the midwifery profession, and for her community, and a wonderful role model for others.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376438\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-376438\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards4-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Apprentice of the Year finalists and winner &#8230; from left, Sasha Morris, Carey Manttan, Brendon Newman, Nathaniel Baxter and Aiden Gash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Apprentice of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>[Sponsor: SunPork Group Swickers]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Winner: Brendon Newman<\/strong><br \/>\nTraining Provider: TAFE Qld<br \/>\nEmployer: Stanwell<br \/>\nFinalists: Aiden Gash, Nathaniel Baxter, Carey Manttan, Sasha Morris<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brendon stood out for his commitment to learning and his determination to keep developing beyond the basic requirements of his apprenticeship.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside his Electrotechnology apprenticeship with Stanwell, he has strengthened both his practical and theoretical skills, including through WorldSkills Australia.<\/p>\n<p>We also recognised his maturity as a communicator and team member, particularly his ability to listen, learn and step forward when needed.<\/p>\n<p>Brendon has also shown strong initiative in planning, including securing a Queensland Overseas Foundation Scholarship, while continuing to give back by mentoring and supporting other young apprentices through WorldSkills.<\/p>\n<p>That combination of skill, ambition, maturity and commitment to others made Brendon an outstanding Apprentice of the Year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376445\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards5-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington, right, presented the Employee Excellence Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Employee Excellence Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>These awards provide an opportunity for employers to acknowledge publicly that their work is appreciated and their contribution to the workplace deserves to be recognised:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Allanah Weir &#8211; Pathology Queensland<br \/>\nKerry Liesegang\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0 Pathology Queensland<br \/>\nLacey Walker \u2013 CROW-FM<br \/>\nRachel Jolley &#8211; Quinn &amp; Co Finance Broking<br \/>\nMichelle Mischefski &#8211; Bloom Early Learning<br \/>\nJackie Raine &#8211; SB Care<br \/>\nCasey Volz &#8211; SB Care<br \/>\nDylan Brazier \u2013 Kingaroy Joinery<br \/>\nBobby Tattam &#8211; Kingaroy Joinery<br \/>\nNaomi Carr \u2013 South Burnett Regional Council<br \/>\nMatt Fitch \u2013 South Burnett Regional Council<br \/>\nJoanne Simpson &#8211; Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council<br \/>\nLynn Smith &#8211; ATC Consulting Engineers &amp; Project Managers<br \/>\nSally Lenkeit \u2013 Be Well Chiropractic<br \/>\nZoe Beddows &#8211; Be Well Chiropractic<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376453\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376453 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards6-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Susan Mollenhauer. from South Burnett Arts, right, presented the winner&#8217;s and finalists&#8217; trophies &#8230; from left, Simone Kucyk (Heartfelt Ceremonies With Simone), Rocky Atkinson and Kylie Brown (SB Care &#8211; Safari-Themed Fine Arts Exhibition), Sam Hill (from the Nanango Theatre Company, accepting the award on behalf of \u00a0Stephanie Wimpenny from the South Burnett Performing Arts Academy) and Cr Danita Potter (on behalf of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Arts Business or Event of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>[Sponsor: South Burnett Arts]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner: South Burnett Performing Arts Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Finalists: Heartfelt Ceremonies with Simone, SB Care &#8211; Safari-Themed Fine Arts Exhibition, Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Performing Arts Academy has created something that was clearly needed in the South Burnett \u2014 a place where young people can explore acting, singing and dance, build confidence, and perform without the pressure of competition.<\/p>\n<p>What sets the Academy apart is its emphasis on inclusion, creativity and belonging. Its students are not only developing performance skills, but also friendships, confidence and a stronger connection to their community.<\/p>\n<p>Through productions, showcases and partnerships with local performers, volunteers and community organisations, the Academy has also helped broaden access to the arts in a regional setting.<\/p>\n<p>In a relatively short time, it has made a very real contribution to youth arts participation in the South Burnett, and that community-focused approach is what made Performing Arts Academy a standout for Arts Business or Event of the Year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376456\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-376456\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards7-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Claire and Rob Fitz-Herbert (MISfITZ) presented the finalists&#8217; and winner&#8217;s trophies &#8230; from left, Zachary Steele from the Commercial Hotel, Kingaroy,\u00a0 and Brad Thompson and Charlie Karsikas, from the Maidenwell Music Mix committee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Live Music Venue of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>[Sponsor: MISfITZ]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Winner:\u00a0 Maidenwell Music Mix<\/strong><br \/>\nFinalists: Commercial Hotel Kingaroy, Carrollee Hotel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"pdq2pgselectionanchorcontainer\">Maidenwell Music Mix stood out for turning a small rural community into a genuine live music destination.<\/p>\n<p>The event brings together local, regional and headline performers with country hospitality, camping and tourism, creating benefits that extend well beyond the music itself. Investment in a permanent outdoor stage has also given the event a strong foundation for future growth.<\/p>\n<p>We were particularly impressed by the way Maidenwell Music Mix supports performers while drawing visitors into the region and contributing to local tourism and economic activity.<\/p>\n<p>That combination of vision, infrastructure, community connection and commitment to live music made Maidenwell Music Mix a deserving winner.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Business Of The Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>[Sponsor: Tilt Renewables]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The 2026 Business of the Year, AMG Electrical Solutions, was selected from the winners of the Small Business, Medium Business and Large Business categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376462\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-376462\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards9-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jordan Picton, from ATC Consulting Engineers &amp; Project Managers, with Liz Beavis, from Tilt Renewables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Small Business Category<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Winner: ATC Consulting Engineers &amp; Project Managers<\/strong><br \/>\nFinalist: Kingaroy\/Nanango Refund Points &#8211; Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council<\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ATC stood out for its strong investment in its people, with structured professional development, leadership coaching, mentoring and clear career pathways embedded throughout the business.<\/p>\n<p>Its commitment to developing engineering capability locally demonstrates how a smaller business can make a significant contribution to workforce skills in the South Burnett.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376461\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards8-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council economic and community development manager Sean Nicholson and Tayla Grice-Andrews, from the Kingaroy Containers For Change refund point, with Liz Beavis\u00a0 (Tilt Renewables)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376466\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-376466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10.jpg 740w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10-269x167.jpg 269w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10-285x177.jpg 285w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10-340x211.jpg 340w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards10-263x163.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-376466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mitch Gray, from AMG Electrical Solutions, with Liz Beavis\u00a0 (Tilt Renewables)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>Medium Business Category<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Winner: AMG Electrical Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Judges&#8217; Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AMG Electrical Solutions demonstrated a powerful combination of business growth, technical excellence and investment in its workforce.<\/p>\n<p>With substantial training, strong apprenticeship and mentoring programs and a focus on emerging technologies, AMG has built a business that develops its people while continuing to achieve at an industry level.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_376467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-376467\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-376467\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260926awards11.jpg 740w, 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