Congratulations and good luck to the finalists of the Darling Downs South West region.
Finalists will compete for the top spot in their region at the regional final held on 14 July 2023.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Gabrielle Clift, Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Joshua McKay, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician / Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Jesse Stevens, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Sharlette Calvert, Certificate III in Business
Chloe Chudleigh, Certificate IV in Business
Addisen Hawks, Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Vocational Student of the Year
Molly Choyce, Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Poppy Metzroth, Certificate III in Individual Support
Rachael Laurie, Diploma of Business
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Aiden Le Rossignol, Certificate III in Work Health and Safety
Charmaine Georgetown, Certificate II in Workplace Skills
Peter Heinemann, Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Peter Heinemann, Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Lucy Hutchison, Certificate III in Business
Claire Keleher, Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
Equity Student of the Year
Sabastian Fisher, Certificate I in Workplace Skills
Max Murray, Certificate II in Business
Celeste Purcell, Certificate III in Business
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Sheryl Dooley, TAFE Queensland
Craig Jones, UQ Skills
Steve Peucker, CHM Alliance
Community Training Initiative of the Year
BASE Services – BASE Services Traineeship
Chinchilla Community Centre – Skilling Queenslanders for Work—Knowing Nutrition
Downs Industry Schools Co-operation (DISCO) – School Leaver Program
Large Employer of the Year
Global Engineering & Construction
NHFoods Australia – Oakey Beef Exports
Western Downs Regional Council
Medium Employer of the Year
BLASK Engineering
JRS Skills Academy
South Burnett CTC
Small Employer of the Year
Conquer Fitness
Little Pig Consulting
ParisiAnn Patisserie