Congratulations to the state finalists of the 2025 Queensland Training Awards.
The state final will be held on Saturday 13 September 2025 at Plaza Ballroom, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Jessica Bichsel, Certificate III in Carpentry, Metropolitan
Jett Davis, Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, South East
Christopher Reppel, Certificate III in Carpentry, Tropical North Queensland
Kayla Benton, Certificate III in Hairdressing, North Coast
Stephen Cunningham, Certificate III in Electric Supply Industry - Distribution Overhead, North Queensland
Adam Dittman, Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic, Central Queensland
Brylie Jones, Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, Darling Downs South West
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Monika Bastowska, Certificate III in Individual Support, Metropolitan
Kayla Gagai, Certificate IV in Youth Work, Tropical North Queensland
Thomas Unsworth, Certificate III in Business, South East
Felicity Wadsworth, Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance), North Coast
Lilliane Lenoy, Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, North Queensland
Chloe Hutchinson, Certificate III in Business, Central Queensland
Gerhard Mortimer, Certificate III in Business, Darling Downs South West
Vocational Student of the Year
Engy Abdalla Gamar, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Metropolitan
Brett Snodgrass, Certificate III in Rural Operations, Tropical North Queensland
Ari Travis, Certificate IV in Youth Work, South East
Tracey MacDonald, Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs / Diploma of Mental Health, North Coast
Ronelle Sheehan, Diploma of Nursing, North Queensland
Kylie Johnston, Certificate III in Horticulture, Central Queensland
Cameron Flack, Diploma of Work Health and Safety, Darling Downs South West
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Blake Foreshew, Diploma of Project Management, South East
Dion Sands, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Tropical North Queensland
Jackson Vitale, Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation / Certificate III in Business / Certificate II in Electrotechnology, Metropolitan
Levi AhSee, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, North Coast
Lilliane Lenoy, Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, North Queensland
Maddison Petrie, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician / Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control, Central Queensland
Lilly White, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Darling Downs South West
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Mira Bannerman, Certificate III in Hairdressing, Tropical North Queensland
Amy McCann, Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, Metropolitan
Zachariah Smart, Certificate III in Business, South East
Joel McLachlan, Certificate III in Carpentry, North Coast
Baylee Gray, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, North Queensland
Jasmine Cook, Certificate II in Animal Care, Central Queensland
Hamish Genrich, Certificate III in Agriculture, Darling Downs South West
Equity Student of the Year
Engy Abdalla Gamar, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Metropolitan
Adam Breadon, Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs / Diploma of Mental Health, Tropical North Queensland
Therese Stanton, Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, South East
Jodie Mackey, Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), North Coast
Biannca Hoolihan, Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure, North Queensland
Sharee Ann Pryce, Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations, Central Queensland
Gerhard Mortimer, Certificate III in Business, Darling Downs South West
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Jake Buckingham, City Wide Building and Training Services, South East
Nigel Gorman, Aussie Painters Network, Metropolitan
Paul Pardini, TAFE Queensland, Tropical North Queensland
Shaun Andrews-Close, CTA Training Specialists, North Coast
Brian Siebert, TAFE Queensland, North Queensland
Andrew Abbas, CQUniversity Australia, Central Queensland
Colbey Clarence, Training Unlimited, Darling Downs South West
Community Training Initiative of the Year
In-Tent for Change, Youth Enterprise Trust, South East
Skills2Lead, Schools to Jobs and Aspire programs, Cape York Partnership, Tropical North Queensland
SunnyFutures Ready for Work, SunnyFutres (Sunnybank State High School P&C), Metropolitan
Making Tracks Security Program, Five Bridges, North Coast
Community Foundation Skills, Townsville Multicultural Support Group, North Queensland
Community Careers, Community Solutions, Central Queensland
Base Service Traineeship, Base Services Inc, Darling Downs South West
Large Employer of the Year
Gold Coast Health, South East
Hastings Deering (Australia), Metropolitan
MSF Sugar Pty Ltd, Tropical North Queensland
Sesame Lane, North Coast
The Ville Precinct—The Ville Resort–Casino, Ardo Hotel and Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre, North Queensland
Glencore Coal Assets Australia, Central Queensland
Russell Mineral Equipment, Darling Downs South West
Medium Employer of the Year
Brisbane Insulation, Metropolitan
Tableland Veterinary Service, Tropical North Queensland
Twin Rivers Centre, South East
Eckersley Print Group, North Coast
Murroona Gardens, North Queensland
V.A.J. Byrne & Co. Lawyers, Central Queensland
Global Engineering & Construction, Darling Downs South West
Small Employer of the Year
Blondee, Metropolitan
GMH Solutions, Tropical North Queensland
NCHE Carpentry and Construction, South East
Becky B Hair, North Coast
R.H.D. Classic Supplies & Services, North Queensland
Intuition The Art of Hair, Central Queensland
Mandana Pty Ltd, Darling Downs South West
Small Training Provider of the Year
Hastings Deering (Australia)
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St James College
Large Training Provider of the Year
Aviation Australia
CQUniversity Australia
CTA Training Specialists
Premier's Collaboration Award
Energy Queensland Cadetship Program, Energy Queensland and TAFE Queensland
Aquaculture and Agriculture Tech Skills Hub, Aquaculture and Agriculture Tech Skills Hub and TAFE Queensland
The PeakCare Talent Centre Program, PeakCare Queensland, Workforce Connect, Look Now Training and IFYS Ltd
Last updated 2 August 2025
