Congratulations and good luck to Darling Downs South West's 2025 regional finalists.

The regional final will be held on 1 August 2025 at Oaks Toowoomba.

Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

Jessica Green, Certificate III in Carpentry
Samantha Johnson, Certificate IV in Engineering 
Brylie Jones, Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade


Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

Caitlin Franklin, Certificate III in Business
Rose McMahon, Certificate III in Business
Gerhard Mortimer, Certificate III in Business


Vocational Student of the Year

Cameron Flack, Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Darrie Lea, Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Samuel Simpson, Diploma of Counselling


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Heidi Jones, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Rose McMahon, Certificate III in Business
Lilly White, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance


School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

Hamish Genrich, Certificate III in Agriculture
Heidi Jones, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Lilly White, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance


Equity Student of the Year

Jacob Birch, High-Risk Work Licence (Forklift)
Majdil Bishar, Certificate I in Hospitality
Gerhard Mortimer, Certificate III in Business


VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year

Colbey Clarence, Training Unlimited
Abby Pfingst, Kath Dickson Institute
Anne-Maree Walsh, TAFE Queensland


Community Training Initiative of the Year

Base Services Hospitality Traineeship – Base Services Inc
Building Skills for the Future – Multicultural Australia
Southern Downs Conservation and Ecosystem Management Traineeship – Southern Downs Industry Education Association


Large Employer of the Year

Russell Mineral Equipment
South Burnett Regional Council
Western Downs Regional Council


Medium Employer of the Year

BLASK Engineering
Global Engineering & Construction
South Burnett CTC Inc


Small Employer of the Year

Kingaroy Refrigeration Air Conditioning & Electrical
Mandana Pty Ltd
Rak Thai Kitchen

Last updated 15 May 2025

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