Congratulations and good luck to the finalists of the Central Queensland region.
Finalists will compete for the top spot in their region at the regional final held on 1 July 2023.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Caitlyn Barnes, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Gemma Riley, Certificate III in Electrotechnology / Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Mikaly Smith, Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Tenelle Bird, Certificate IV in Human Resources Management
Eddie Tiller, Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services
Savannah Vella, Certificate III in Business
Vocational Student of the Year
Lochie Fuller, Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies
Michael Hepburn, Certifcate III in Community Services
Stacey Mason, Diploma of Nursing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Quentin Robertson, Certificate III in Civil Construction
Tayah Womal, Certificate III in Business
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Abby-Rose Bowman, Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Copelan Smith, Certificate II in Animal Studies
Charlotte Sneyd, Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Equity Student of the Year
Sharon Atkinson, Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Gracie Lynn Blanchfield, Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Jayden Chen, Certificate III in Business
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Trudy Berry, Sarina State High School
Rachel Legros, CQUniversity
Earl Neilsen, Axiom College
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Apprentices and Trainees Queensland – Ignite Your Opportunities
Emerald Neighbourhood Centre – Get Set for Work
CANEGROWERS Mackay – Haulout course: Supporting and creating employment opportunities for the sugar cane industry
Large Employer of the Year
NFR Holdings
Queensland Alumina Limited
Medium Employer of the Year
Barcam Electrical Service
RGM Maintenance Rockhampton
Small Employer of the Year
Biloela Mechanical and Agricultural Services
Intuition The Art of Hair
McCarthy Panel Woks