Congratulations to Central Queensland's 2024 regional finalists.
The regional final will be held on 6 July 2024 at Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Ainsley Downie, Certificate III in Electrotechnology / Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Tyler Gscheidle, Certificate III in Carpentry
Chloe White, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Chloe Cameron, Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Keione Hulme-Moir, Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
Charli Sharam, Certificate IV in Human Resources Management
Vocational Student of the Year
Lincoln Barton, Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
Jacqueline Grundy, Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations
Jana Sykorova, Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Zetaya-Maree Carr, Certificate III in Business
Bevin Querro, Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Kasey Vaughan, Certificate III in Individual Support
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Chelsea Bostock, Certificate III in Hairdresing
Madeline Rossiter, Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
William Price, Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Equity Student of the Year
Izaiah Daniels, Certificate II and Certificate III in Hospitality
Callie Eadie, Certificate III in Business
Denise Cotter, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Renae Dobson, Central Queensland University
Sally Munns, Pioneer State High School
Gareth Hartley, MTA Institute
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Central Queensland Multicultural Association – Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Community Solutions – Skilling Queenslanders for Work Project Mackay
Emerald Neighbourhood Centre – Get Set for Work Program
Large Employer of the Year
Queensland Alumina Limited
Central Highlands Regional Council
NFR Holdings (McDonalds Mackay East, Northern Beaches and Canelands Central)
Small Employer of the Year
Edison Hair Collective
Johnson's 4WD
Intuition The Art of Hair