Winners and finalists

WA Training Awards 2023 Winners

The WA Training Awards are WA’s premier vocational education and training (VET) awards program.

Congratulations to our 2023 WA Training Award winners. Winners were announced at a Presentation Ceremony on Thursday 14 September, 2023. 

The Department of Training and Workforce Development and State Training Board would like to congratulate all winners for their outstanding achievements. 

The 2023 WA Training Awards winners are ambassadors for the vocational education and training sector.

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WA and Australian Trainer of the Year 2023

Sponsored by the Training Accreditation Council WA

Holly Gudsell was named Trainer of the Year at the 2023 Australian Training Awards.

Holly Gudsell

  • Delivers training in iEducation Support
  • Employed by North Metropolitan TAFE

A teaching position in a remote Aboriginal community in Fitzroy Crossing was the catalyst for a change in career direction for Holly, as she discovered an interest in Aboriginal education. 
Having previously worked as a teacher and then abroad teaching English in Kenya and China, it was while lecturing in Education Support at North Metropolitan TAFE that Holly was approached to develop and deliver a new program for the Department of Education to upskill Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officers (AIEOs) across Perth Metropolitan Schools. 
Here she delivered a “mixed-mode” course which successfully supported Aboriginal students through the Certificate III and IV in Education Support. 

WA Trainer of the Year 2023, Holly Gudsell
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WA International Student of the Year 2023

 

Federica Ceretta

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 
  • Trained at Australian Institute of Workplace Training 

Despite a love of caring for and working with children, there were limited opportunities for Federica to pursue this as a career in her home country of Italy. Coming to Australia was the realisation of a long-held ambition, which she first announced to her parents at the age of six.

Federica started working as an au pair in Perth and travelled all over Australia, but says Perth is the place she loves the most and calls home. 

She says studying for her dream job in Perth helped to change her life and only six months after qualifying she has moved from being an educator to an assistant director at the childcare centre where she works.

WA International Student of the Year 2023, Federica Ceretta
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WA Cultural Diversity Training Award 2023

 

Olga Hurina

  • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  • Employed by: Gold Corporation 
  • Trained at North Metropolitan TAFE 

In March 2022, Olga made the difficult decision to move to Western Australia from Ukraine on a humanitarian visa after the outbreak of war. Her husband encouraged her to make the journey, even though he could not leave due to the national ban on men emigrating.

Olga chose her course because she had experience in legal compliance in Ukraine and wanted to contribute to safer working environments.

So determined was she to perfect her English that she recently moved from living with her sister-in-law to an Australian host family who did not speak her language, and says they have been like second parents to her.

WA Cultural Diversity Training Award 2023, Olga Hurina
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WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year 2023

Sponsored by Maxima

Anthony Nelson-Burns was named Runner-up Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the 2023 Australian Training Awards. 

Anthony Nelson-Burns 

  • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade 
  • Employed by Fortescue (FMG) Mining 
  • Trained at Australian Skills Group Pty Ltd

Completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade with Fortescue Mining was life-changing for Anthony. It has provided him with newfound confidence, personal and professional growth as well as allowing him to become a mentor to his children. 

Having received unwavering support from his employer and lecturers at Australian Skills Group during personal hardships, he was able to navigate through and successfully progress his studies to complete his apprenticeship.  

The experience has helped shape the person he has become – capable, empathetic and resourceful. He is now ready to tackle any obstacles and plans on continuing his training pathway in engineering. 
 

WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year 2023, Anthony Nelson-Burns
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WA Vocational Student of the Year 2023

 

Kai Baharthah-King

  • Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity 
  • Trained at: North Metropolitan TAFE 

In these days of heightened digital security awareness, Kai was an early starter in the industry.  Being home-schooled, he attended cyber security workshops and was able to satisfy his thirst for knowledge by completing multiple online courses and competitions. 

First enrolling in TAFE at the age of 15 to complete his Certificate III, he progressed through to the Advanced Diploma and secured a part time job as a security analyst at Woodside, following a recommendation from his lecturer at only 16.

Now full time at Woodside, he is the youngest security analyst on staff and cites attending the AISA conference in Melbourne – where he was a national cybersecurity finalist – as a particular highlight.

WA Vocational Student of the Year 2023, Kai Baharthah-King
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WA Trainee of the Year 2023

 

Hannah Morrison

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Employed by Toodyay Early Learning Centre      
  • Trained at Central Regional TAFE cultural

When being away from home at university was not working out for her, Hannah looked to her local TAFE to be close to home. While at school, she had been deeply affected by a trip to the Philippines where she had witnessed how different the lives of young people were and it inspired her to pursue her a new career path.

Following her passion for working with children and advocating for children’s rights, she applied for a three-month trial at Toodyay Early learning Centre and after only four days in the role was offered a full time traineeship.

Hannah now enjoys presenting at the TAFE where she once studied, to inspire future educators to the sector.

WA Trainee of the Year 2023, Hannah Morrison
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WA School-based Apprentice of the Year 2023

Sponsored by the Construction Training Fund

 

Robert Nicolosi

  • Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
  • Employed by BlueFit – Leisure Employment Australia 
  • Trained at North Metropolitan TAFE 

Robert’s love for sport and fitness was the motivation behind him undertaking a traineeship with Leisure Employment Australia. While working at BlueFit – Belmont Leisure Centre, Robert has gained a range of new skills while completing a Certificate III in Sport and Recreation. 

Described by his employer as a team player and leader, and the only trainee kids sport coordinator they have ever had, speaks volumes about Robert’s willingness to learn and lead. 

Robert is well on his way to fulfilling his career aspirations of becoming a Physical Education teacher.

WA School-based Apprentice of the Year 2023, Robert Nicolosi
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WA and Australian Apprentice of the Year 2023

Sponsored by Apprenticeship Support Australia, powered by CCI WA

Amy Hunt was named Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 Australian Training Awards.

Amy Hunt

  • Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing
  • Employed by Western Power
  • Trained at Power Training Services

Having a close relationship with her father, a panel beater, and her brother, a sign writer, inspired Amy to follow in their footsteps and pursue a similar lifestyle through a trade apprenticeship. 

Amy’s interests, however, were in the power industry – a fast-changing environment she knew she would enjoy. She cites her experience working on low and high voltage electrical cables, as having opened her eyes to the implicit value of safety; both on an individual level and within a team. 
 

WA Apprentice of the Year 2023, Amy Hunt
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WA Small Employer of the Year 2023

Sponsored by the Electrical and Communications Association of Western Australia

EK Contracting received the silver award for Small Employer of the Year at the 2023 Australian Training Awards.

EK Contracting

EK Contracting was established in 2019 to service WA in the civil and mining sector and is owned by a dynamic trio including an Indigenous ex Olympic weightlifting champion, a Nyiyaparli Traditional Owner, and a Pilbara School Teacher. 

Their vision is clear – generate a steady work stream to upskill workers and offer career advancement opportunities to ensure everyone has an opportunity to shine. EK offers training and employment opportunities to Indigenous people across WA through its connections with Indigenous land groups and organisations.

WA Small Employer of the Year 2023, EK Contracting
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WA Large Employer of the Year 2023

 

McDonald's Australia, WA

McDonald’s is proud to provide its employees with opportunities to grow, seeing training and development as an investment, not a cost. The organisation upholds strict standards to ensure employees are fully trained in each area of restaurant operations – from serving customers to performing equipment maintenance tasks.

A career at McDonald’s does not end in the restaurants. There are corporate office opportunities, with thorough internal training and development, and policies for regular job rotation. With a practical approach to continuous improvement, McDonald's aims to foster a culture of lifelong learning and employees are actively encouraged to participate in both professional and personal development activities. 

WA Large Employer of the Year 2023, McDonald's Australia
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WA Industry Collaboration Award 2023

Defence Industry Pathways Program received the bronze award for Industry Collaboration at the 2023 Australian Training Awards.

Defence Industry Pathways Program (South Metropolitan TAFE)

The Defence Industry Pathways Program is an innovative industry collaboration designed to develop and ensure a pipeline of skilled workers for Australia’s defence industry. The idea of a ‘gap year’ program was conceived at an industry round-table in July 2020, with the defence industry identifying a critical need to build talent through a vocational education and training (VET) program.

The 12-month ‘taster’ program was designed to provide graduates with a broad understanding of the maritime defence industry through work placements focusing on career pathway options in the industry. In 2023, the program has 32 maritime Defence-host employers.

WA Industry Collaboration Award 2023, Defence Industry Pathways Program
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WA Small Training Provider of the Year 2023

WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin received the bronze award for Small Training Provider of the Year at the 2023 Australian Training Awards. 

WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin

The WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin has a long-standing reputation for achieving exceptional VET outcomes through developing highly-skilled and employable graduates.

The college offers training opportunities that enhance the learning of all students, have a blend of theory and practical, and a variety of courses that are relevant, interesting, engaging and support students to transition into a large variety of industries and pathways, inclusive of the agriculture and allied industries.

Training is conducted between the commercial farm of 4,000 hectares and state-of-the-art Trade Training Centre, with focus on excellence through innovation, passion and collaboration for all students, and strengthening the primary and trades industries.

WA Small Training Provider of the Year 2023, WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin
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WA Large Training Provider of the Year 2023

 

Central Regional TAFE

Greater in area than the Northern Territory, Central Regional TAFE has the largest geographical footprint of all the TAFEs in Western Australia, encompassing 1.55 million square kilometres, or 58% of Western Australia.

This footprint comes with some unique challenges in supporting students, staff and industry across a wide area of Western Australia, but also provides opportunities for a diverse set of training products to accommodate the distinctive geographical conditions associated with the central region of Western Australia.

Strong industry partnerships in the region have enabled the organisation to offer local, distinctive courses with over 9,000 students unlocking their learning potential in 2022.

WA Large Training Provider of the Year 2023, Central Regional TAFE
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2023 WA Training Awards Finalists

 

Congratulations to the 45 finalists across 13 categories in the 2023 WA Training Awards.

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2023 WA Trainer of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Trainer of the Year Finalists

 

Sponsored by the Training Accreditation Council

 

  • Samantha Chamberlain
  • Holly Gudsell
  • Casey McCagh
  • Natalie Smith

(Pictured left to right)

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2023 WA International Student of the Year Finalists

2023 WA International Student of the Year Finalists

 

 

 

  • Federica Ceretta
  • Camille Haller
  • Goodness Omogbadegun
  • Esther Wong

(Pictured left to right)

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2023 WA Cultural Diversity Training Award Finalists

2023 WA Cultural Diversity Training Award Finalists

 

 

 

  • Olga Hurina
  • Crismar Jimenez Diaz
  • Amir Musavi

(Pictured left to right)

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2023 WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Finalists

 

Sponsored by Maxima

 

  • Angela Dann
  • Anthony Nelson-Burns
  • Indie Oakley
  • Brendan Stack

(Pictured left to right)

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2023 WA Vocational Student of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Vocational Student of the Year Finalists

 

 

 

  • Ayomide Afolabi
  • Kai Baharthah-King
  • Lucas Farrell
  • Stefanie Wright

(Pictured left to right)

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2023 WA Trainee of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Trainee of the Year Finalists

 

 

 

  • Lorrienne McCormick
  • Jack Morris
  • Hannah Morrison
  • Anna-Lee Van Zyl

(Pictured left to right)

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2023 WA School-based Apprentice of the Year Finalists

2023 WA School-based Student of the Year Finalists

 

Sponsored by the Construction Training Fund

 

  • Bronte Baxter
  • Samuel Beck
  • Jemma Carbonell
  • Robert Nicolosi

(Pictured left to right)

 

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2023 WA Apprentice of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Apprentice of the Year Finalists

 

Sponsored by Apprenticeship Support Australia, powered by CCIWA

 

  • Katie Hayward
  • Amy Hunt
  • Matthew Piercey
  • Riely Stammers-Hozier

(Pictured left to right)

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2023 WA Small Employer of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Small Employer of the Year Finalists

 

Sponsored by The Electrical and Communications Association of Western Australia Inc

 

  • EK Contracting
  • Gen X Engineering
  • Venture Smart

(Pictured top to bottom)

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2023 WA Large Employer of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Large Employer of the Year Finalists

 

  • Georgiou Group
  • McDonald's Australia Limited WA
  • WesTrac

(Pictured top to bottom)

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2023 WA Industry Collaboration Award Finalists

2023 WA Industry Collaboration Award Finalists

 

 

  • The Art of Food (North Metropolitan TAFE and Sodexo)
  • Rio Tinto Iron Ore
  • Defence Industry Pathways Program (South Metropolitan TAFE)

(Pictured top to bottom)

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2023 WA Small Training Provider of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Small Training Provider of the Year Finalists

 

 

  • Future Institute of Australia
  • Project Management Vision
  • WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin

(Pictured top to bottom)

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2023 WA Large Training Provider of the Year Finalists

2023 WA Large Training Provider of the Year Finalists

 

 

  • Central Regional TAFE
  • Insight Training Group Australia

(Pictured top to bottom)

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Being an ambassador

As a WA Training Awards winner or finalist, you’re an ambassador for vocational education and training in WA.

Your success in your training and through the WA Training Awards will be an inspiration for others to follow a VET pathway.

As a WA Training Awards winner, you may be invited to participate in activities, including but not limited to:

  • photo and video shoots promoting your achievements;
  • media opportunities (speaking with local press, radio and online journalists);
  • panel discussions;
  • WA training forums, national and state conferences;
  • judging for your category;
  • professional development days for award winners; and
  • industry/VET sector events.

Should you also win your category at the Australian Training Awards, you’ll be invited to promote the sector on a national scale through a variety of additional activities.

By sharing your experiences, advice and knowledge, you can encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to consider how vocational education and training could benefit them and potentially change their lives. In addition, you may be able to inspire employers and training providers to review their training methods and continue to make improvements. All WA Training Award finalists and winners, both in the individual and organisation categories, have a story worth sharing. You never know who might be listening, how your story can inspire others, and how this could expand their horizons.

      Federica Ceretta, WA International Student of the Year 2023
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      Australian Training Award winners

      Featuring past winners and finalists of the Australian Training Awards, these inspiring stories prove that vocational education and training can lead to greater employability, greater job security, greater earning potential, greater choices for work options and, for many individuals, a better life!

      For Australian businesses, the awards showcase best practice in training and how businesses, both large and small, have increased their ‘bottom line’ and enjoyed sustainable growth through the provision of nationally recognised training to their employees. The people and organisations involved in the Australian Training Awards are true champions of the skills sector.

      Please follow the links below to find out more about our winners.

       

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      Honour roll

      All WA Training Award winners from previous years are detailed here. Please note that some categories listed are no longer part of the WATA program.

      WA Apprentice of the Year

      Year Winner Industry
      2022 Megan Hazelden Mechanical
      2021 Christian Ferrone Aviation
      2020 Bethany Clarke Resources
      2019 Anthony Di Cristofaro   Building and construction
      2018 Megan Feaver Electrical
      2017 Jamie Stewart Carpentry
      2016 Brendan Carlson Electrical instrumentation
      2015 Jared Stone Electrical
      2014 Geoffrey Franklin Hospitality
      2013 Emma Stevenson Electrical Engineering
      2012 Samuel Goodall Carpentry
      2011 Ailin Gay Hospitality
      2010 Emerson Lievense Electrical
      2009 Blake McCarthy Electrical
      2008 Ashlee Scinocco Cabinet Making
      2007 Brendan Pratt Hospitality
      2006 Gavin Zimmer Automotive
      2005 Michael Sonnerman Aerospace
      2004 Drew Wheeler Cabinet Making
      2003 Stacey Miller Hospitality
      2002 Ben Moran Electrical
      2001 Kate Cooper Hospitality
      2000 Simone Mercer Electrical
      1999 Grant Chettleburgh Horticulture
      1998 Mark Rintoul Butchery
      1997 Deborah Brayley Horticulture
      1996 Una Smith Hospitality
      1995 Teresa Greer Plumbing
      1994 Heidi Hughes Health

      WA Trainee of the Year

      Year Winner Industry
      2022 Brittany-Leigh Wragg Defence
      2021 Amber Ugle-Hayward Government
      2020 Cheyne Pearce Horticulture
      2019 Rebecca Hudson Resources
      2018 Beth Hodder Business
      2017 Claire McLeary Meat Processing
      2016 Blake Sayer Maritime
      2015 Sandra Van Der Gaag Process Plant Operations
      2014 Emma Hay Veterinary Nursing 
      2013 Joshua Antunovich Process Plant Operations
      2012 Nicola Howe Finance
      2011 Abbey Sergeant Community Services
      2010 Hayley Easter Agriculture
      2009 Adam Selby Resources
      2008 Joanna Wren Horticulture
      2007 Zoe Howarth Performing Arts
      2006 Gemma Backshall Business
      2005 Richard Stocker Resources
      2004 Samantha Johnson Business
      2003 Colbi Perreira Finance
      2002 Nicole Goode Hospitality
      2001 Marissa Eastough Retail
      2000 Sharon Williams Land Management
      1999 Katherine Bodey Hospitality
      1998 Paul Edwards Retail
      1997 Chelsea Collins Business
      1996 Mark O’Malley Engineering
      1995 Bradley Hulm Transport and Logistics
      1994 Fiona Coda Travel and Tourism

      WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

      Year Winner Industry
      2022 Wayne Ryder Community Services
      2021  Kevin Wilson Graphic Design
      2020 Colleen Little Business
      2019 Rekeisha Voss Government
      2018 Soleil White Health
      2017 Kim Dick Training and Assessment
      2016 Naomi Beath Resources
      2015 Kahli King Elliot Public Administration
      2014 Regina Richardson Community Services
      2013 Ryan D’Souza Construction
      2012 Nathan McGuire Interior Design
      2011 Calvin Buckle Electrical
      2010 Eugene Winmar Travel and Tourism
      2009 Salathiel McKay Electrical
      2008 James Palmer Education
      2007 Charlie Colbung Visual Arts
      2006 Nadine Johnston Business
      2005 Mitchell Sellen Travel and Tourism
      2004 Merridoo Walbidi Education
      2003 Roberta Tacey Business
      2002 Hamid Bin Saad Aquaculture
      2001 Cherie Wood Education
      2000 Loretta McNamara Education
      1999 Alison Gear Resources
      1998 June Djiagween Elliot Engineering
      1997 Leonard Ashburton Business
      1996 Michelle Simms Health
      1995 Jenna George Business
      1994 Natalie Mippy Business

      WA International Student of the Year

      Year Winner Industry
      2022 Eva Cho Hospitality
      2021 Johanna Faber Tourism
      2019 Dushica Poposki Nursing
      2018 Ananda Paiva  Hospitality
      2017 Rui Sheidt Feix Horticulture
      2016 Natalie Robinson Health

      WA School-based Apprentice of the Year

      Year Winner Industry
      2022 Sophia Pitaro Sport and Recreation
      2021  Courtney Short Commercial Cookery
      2020 Joel Pearson Arts Administration
      2019 Tiffany Heilan Sport and Recreation
      2018 Caitlin Whittle Hospitality
      2017 Ben Rowe Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
      2016 Liam Brien Retail
      2015 Thalia Wilkinson Electrical
      2014 Taylor Wood Hospitality
      2013 Henry Kemp Electrical
      2012 Timothy Gossage Engineering
      2011 Benjamin King Automotive
      2010 Hudson O’Dwyer-Flynn Electrical
      2009 Daniel Lowe Hospitality

      WA Vocational Student of the Year

      Year Winner Industry
      2022 Caitlin Bezuidenhout Health
      2021 Zoe Tucker Landscape Design
      2020 Trent Caldwell Marketing and Communications
      2019 Chloe Baigent Community Services (Youth Work)
      2018 Caitlan Noble Health
      2017 Kyle Morgan Environmental Monitoring
      2016 Louise Brookes Hospitality
      2015 Katherine Haag Community Services
      2014 Genaro Auriemma Construction
      2013 Natasha Farr Laboratory Technology
      2012 Stephen Moore Performing Arts
      2011 Jonté Pike Fashion Design
      2010 Denese Smythe Community Services
      2009 Jon Arlow Aquaculture
      2008 Debra Franks Community Services
      2007 Lisa Horn Jewellery Making
      2006 Johanna Swoboda Aquaculture
      2005 Virginia Gay Performing Arts
      2004 Latasha Santostefano Hospitality
      2003 Anthony Pagan Aquaculture
      2002 Leanne Edwards Travel and Tourism
      2001 Justine Davis Fashion Design
      2000 Kylie Hooker Health
      1999 Peta Crane Community Services
      1998 Alana Farrel Travel and Tourism
      1997 Craig Shearer Hospitality
      1996 Dionne Blake Hospitality
      1995 Shelley Boyd Children’s Services

      WA Cultural Diversity Training Award

      Year Winner Industry
      2022 Feng Yang Cookery
      2021 Agnes Toluwade Mental Health
      2019 Elena Smirnova EAL
      2018 William Bol Security
      2017 Esfandiar Shahmir Education Assistance
      2016 Jasmin Porter Children's Services
      2015 Maureen Guiloy Business
      2014 Navjot Randhawa Telecommunications
      2013 Marjan Ghadirian Mechanical Engineering
      2012 Maria Lima Villahermosa Community Services
      2011 Eduardo Pena Transport and Logistics

      WA Trainer of the Year

      Year Winner
      2022 Stephen Delaney
      2021  Maryke Gray
      2019 Matthew King
      2018 Crystle Challinger
      2017 Jane Goodfellow
      2016 Tegan Mossop
      2015 Danni Grundy
      2014 Kathryn Schache
      2013 Jacky Cheng
      2012 Guy Truss
      2011 Amanda Smith
      2010 Charles Dornan
      2009 Bel Skinner
      2008 Elizabeth Haythornthwaite
      2007 Paul Tennant
      2006 Dr Michael Cheah
      2005 Sarah Hardie
      2004 Margaret Rhodes
      2003 Maria Amesz
      2002 Lynne Butler
      2001 Sharleen Jordan

      WA Small Training Provider of the Year

      Year Winner
      2022 Taylorweir International School of Hairdressing
      2021 Niche Education Group
      2019 Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
      2018 Mental Health Commission (Strong spirit strong minds Aboriginal Program)
      2017

      Auswest Specialist Education and Training Services(Department of Justice)

      2016 Scope Training
      2015 Scope Training
      2014 Marr Mooditj Training
      2013 Taylorweir International School of Hairdressing
      2012 LabTech Training
      2011 Nara Training and Assessing
      2010 College of Electrical Training
      2009 Jobs South West Community Services
      2008 Australian College of Training
      2007 Nara Training and Assessing
      2006 Marr Mooditj Foundation
      2005 Hospitality Group Training
      2004 XLT Industrial Training
      2003 Marr Mooditj Foundation
      2002 Dental Nursing Australia
      2001 West Pilbara College of TAFE
      2000 PPTC Skills

      WA International Training Provider of the Year 

      Year Winner
      Please note: This award category is no longer active.
      2015 DNA Kingston Training
      2014 Central Institute of Technology
      2013 Central Institute of Technology
      2012 Australian College of Applied Education
      2011 Central Institute of Technology
      2010 Central Institute of Technology

      WA Large Training Provider of the Year

      Year Winner
      2022 South Metropolitan TAFE
      2021  North Metropolitan TAFE
      2019 North Regional TAFE
      2018 North Metropolitan TAFE
      2017 North Regional TAFE
      2016 South Metropolitan TAFE
      2015 Durack Institute of Technology
      2014 NECA College of Electrical Training
      2013 Kimberley Training Institute
      2012 Challenger Institute of Technology
      2011 Polytechnic West
      2010 Durack Institute of Technology
      2009 Central TAFE
      2008 Great Southern TAFE
      2007 West Coast TAFE
      2006 Swan TAFE
      2005 Challenger TAFE
      2004 Challenger TAFE
      2003 Central West College of TAFE
      2002 Central West College of TAFE
      2001 South East Metropolitan College of TAFE
      2000 South East Metropolitan College of TAFE
      1999 South East Metropolitan College of TAFE
      1998 West Coast College of TAFE
      1997 North Metropolitan College of TAFE
      1996 South East Metropolitan College of TAFE
      1996 The Lady Gowrie Centre

      WA Small Employer of the Year (Formerly Medium Employer of the Year)

      Year Winner
      2022 Matera Electrical
      2021 Consolidated Group
      2019

      Eden Corporation Pty Ltd T/As McDonald's Karratha

      2007 Western Geotechnics
      2006 WA Freightlines Group of Companies
      2005 Therapy Focus
      2004 Perth Zoo
      2003 Australian Portfolio Administrators
      2002 Not awarded
      2001 Doric Group
      2000 Market Equity
      1999 Arrix Integrated
      1998 The Purslowe Group of Funeral Companies
      1997 Arrix Services
      1996 Dalwallinu Health Services
      1995 Arrix Cleaning Services
      1995 Australian Broadcasting Commission
      1994 Dalwallinu District Hospital

      WA Large Employer of the Year

      Year Winner
      2022 Byrnecut
      2021  McDonald's WA
      2019 Barminco Pty Ltd
      2018 Roy Hill
      2017 McDonald's Australia
      2016 Civmec Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd
      2015 Crown Perth
      2014 Main Roads WA
      2013 McDonald’s Australia
      2012 Main Roads WA
      2011 City of Cockburn
      2010 Chevron Australia
      2009 Hollywood Private Hospital
      2008 Western Australian Police
      2007 Worsley Alumina
      2006 John Holland
      2005 City of Albany
      2004 Co-operative Bulk Handling
      2003 Disability Services Commission–Learning Development Branch
      2002 Fremantle Hospital and Health Care
      2001 Alcoa World Alumina Australia (WA Operations)
      2000 Brightwater Care Group and E G Green and Sons
      1999 St John of God Health Care, Subiaco
      1998 Austal Ships
      1997 Department of Land Administration
      1996 BHP Iron Ore Pty
      1995 BHP Iron Ore, Port Hedland
      1994 Sheraton Perth Hotel

      WA Industry Collaboration Award

      Year Winner
      2022 Making Tracks (Department of Justice)
      2019 The Electrical Industry Female Participation Program (EIFPP)
      2018 Central Regional TAFE
      2017 MPA Skills

      WA Small Business of the Year

      Year Winner
      2013 Barber Drilling
      2012 Ceiling Solutions
      2011 Subicare Child Care Centre
      2010 Verriers Engineering Services
      2009 Not awarded
      2008 Verriers Engineering Services
      2007 Not awarded
      2006 Not awarded
      2005 Geraldton Resource Centre
      2004 Leeder Cleaning Services
      2003 Goolarri Media Enterprises
      2002 Bunbury Florist
      2001 Satterthwaite Consulting
      2000 Warnbro Fair News and Books
      1999 Shamrock Hotel
      1998 Shamrock Hotel
      1997 Mareena Purslowe and Associates
      1996 Melville Panel and Paint
      1995 Southside Personnel Services
      1994 2 Dance Plus
      1993 Pierrots Hair Salon

      WA School Pathways to VET (formerly VET in Schools Excellence)

      Year Winner
      2015 Newton Moore Education Support Centre
      2014 Busselton Senior High School
      2013 Hampton Senior High School
      2012 MPA Skills and John Forrest Secondary College
      2011 WA College of Agriculture – Cunderdin
      2010 Kimberley TAFE
      2009 WA College of Agriculture – Cunderdin
      2008 Central West TAFE with Clontarf Midwest Football Academy and Geraldton SHS
      2007 Tom Price Senior High School
      2006 WA College of Agriculture - Cunderdin
      2005 Tom Price Senior High School
      2004 North Lake Senior Campus
      2003 Warnbro Community High School Education Support Centre
      2002 Hamilton Senior High School
      2001 Belmont City College
      2000 Excellence in Education Compact
      1999 Excellence in Education Compact

      State Training Board Award for an Employer of Apprentices or Trainees

      Year Winner
      2007 Fletcher International WA
      2006 Western Geotechnics Group

      WA Innovative Product of the Year

      Year Winner
      1995 Taylor Weir School of Hairdressing

      WA Resource Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

      Year Winner
      2007 Melissa Roguski, Bunbury Business College
      2006 Damien Challis, Pilbara TAFE/Apprenticeships WA

      State Training Board Medal

      Year Winner
      2005 Wooden Boat Works
      2004 Mr Donald Boyle

      WA VET in Schools Student Awards

      Year Winner
      WA VET in Schools School Based Trainee of the Year
      2007
      2006
      Megan Labruyere, Geraldton Grammar School
      Mac Prosk, St Joseph’s College, Albany
      WA VET in Schools Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
      2007
      2006
      Ellie Penny, Belmont City College
      Kendall Roe, Carnarvon Senior High School
      WA VET in Schools Education Support Student of the Year
      2007
      2006
      Theresa Williams, Cannington Community Education Support Centre
      Joshua Yates, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar
      WA VET in Schools Student of the Year
      2007
      2006
      Jessica Ogden, St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
      Christopher Giles, WA College of Agriculture - Cunderdin

      WA Training Initiative (formerly WA Access and Equity Award)

      Year Winner
      2015 Central Institute of Technology – Jump Start Training Program
      2014 Fairbridge Western Australia
      2013 Durack Institute of Technology
      2012 JSW Training and Community Services
      2011 Central Institute of Technology and the David Wirrpanda Foundation
      2010 Rio Tinto Iron Ore
      2009 Department of Corrective Services
      2008 Macmahon Contractors
      2007 SMYL Community Services
      2006 C.Y. O’Connor College of TAFE and West Australian Country Health Service, Wheatbelt
      2005 Central West TAFE
      2004 Department of Justice
      2003 Abmusic Aboriginal and Islander Music College
      2002 Cheeditha Community Training Program and West Pilbara College of TAFE
      2001 Kimberley College of TAFE
      2000 Association for the Blind of WA and Central West College of TAFE
      1999 C.Y. O’Connor College of TAFE
      1998 Keightley Consultancies
      1997 South Metropolitan College – Disability Services and Hospitality
      1996 Industry Reference Group – Childcare Assessment and Bridging Project and Learning Centre Link
      1995 WA Arts, Sports and Recreation Industrial Training Council Incorporated
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