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
