01/11/2025
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Congratulations to our 2025 Queensland Training Awards State Winners! ππ
From passionate students and dedicated trainers to outstanding employers and innovative training initiatives β these winners are leading the way in skills and training excellence:
π Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year:
Jessica Bichsel, Certificate III in Carpentry
Training provider: Realistic Training Options
Group training organisation: MEGT Australia
Employer: Skill Set Building
π Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year:
Kayla Gagai, Certificate IV in Youth Work
Training provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Vocational Partnerships Group
π Vocational Student of the Year:
Cameron Flack, Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Training provider: ASTRA Group Services
Employer: Global Engineering and Construction
π Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year:
Dion Sands, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Training provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Gunggandji-Mandingalbay Yidinji Peoples Prescribed Body Corporate (GMYPPBC) Aboriginal Corporation
π School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year:
Hamish Genrich, Certificate III in Agriculture
Training provider: Rural Training Australia
School: Downlands College
π Equity Student of the Year:
Therese Stanton, Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
Training provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Various
π VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year: Andrew Abbas, CQUniversity Australia
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Large Training Provider of the Year: CQUniversity Australia
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Small Training Provider of the Year: Hastings Deering (Australia)
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Community Training Initiative of the Year: Base Services Hospitality Traineeships, Base Services
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Large Employer of the Year: The Ville Resort-Casino Precinct
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Medium Employer of the Year: Murroona Gardens
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Small Employer of the Year: Intuition The Art Of Hair
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Premierβs Industry Collaboration Award: Energy Queensland Cadetship Program, Energy Queensland and TAFE Queensland
A huge thank you to all our 2025 sponsors for making this celebration possible, including our program partner: BUSY At Work π
Learn more about the winners π https://brnw.ch/21wVJlj