Congratulations and good luck to Metropolitan's 2025 regional finalists.
The regional final will be held on 25 July 2025 at Brisbane City Hall.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Jessica Bichsel, Certificate III in Carpentry
James Hickey, Certificate III in Hairdressing
Ali Maher, Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Monika Bastowska, Certificate III in Individual Support
Bomai Mori, Certificate III in Business
Layla Saltner, Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Vocational Student of the Year
Lachey Button-Wright, Certificate II in Salon Assistant / Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Molly Elizabeth Carter, Certificate II in Furniture Making
Engy Abdalla Gamar, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Chantelle Binstead, Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Isaah English, Certificate III in Plumbing
Jackson Vitale, Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation / Certificate III in Business / Certificate II in Electrotechnology
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Isabella Becker, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Amy McCann, Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Henry Waters, Certificate III in Barbering
Equity Student of the Year
Engy Abdalla Gamar, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Justin Hua, Diploma of Counselling
India McGuinness, Diploma of Mental Health / Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (Dual Diploma)
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Nigel Gorman, Aussie Painters Network
Ruby Harrison, National Institute for Construction Skills Queensland
Andrea Smith, Queensland College of Music
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Greening North Brisbane – Sandgate and Bracken Ridge Action Group Incorporated (SANDBAG Inc)
SunnyFutures Ready for Work – SunnyFutures, Sunnybank State High School P&C
Wesley Mission Queensland Traineeship Programs – Wesley Mission Queensland Limited
Large Employer of the Year
Hastings Deering (Australia)
McDonald's Australia
McNab
Medium Employer of the Year
Brisbane Insulation
CRA Construction
Farmhouse Kedron
Small Employer of the Year
AllBrand Caravan Services
Blondee
Trigar Plumbing
Last updated 15 May 2025
