Congratulations and good luck to the finalists of the North Coast region.
Finalists will compete for the top spot in their region at the regional final held on 28 July 2023.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Joshua Bennett, Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Jackson McIvor, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Quinn Vels, Certificate III in Carpentry
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Taylar Rameka, Certificate III in Business
Luke White, Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
Erin Wooldridge, Certificate III in Business
Vocational Student of the Year
Shelly Cvorak, Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Elsie Green, Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
Dana Whiston, Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Isobel Currie, Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Dana Whiston, Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Taytum Wiggs, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Dustin Anderson, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Bailey Atkins, Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Temika Sturgess, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Equity Student of the Year
Lachlan Dorrell, Certificate I in Construction
Oliver Langford, Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways / Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Bree-Anna Reeve, Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
David Bradford, Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
Kimberley Kerby, Simmonds & Bristow
Jenny Nichols, TAFE Queensland
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Gidarjil Development Corporation – Workskills Traineeships
Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (PCYC Hervey Bay) – Get Set for Work program
Teens Take Control – Teens Take Control Career Pathways Program
Large Employer of the Year
Sesame Lane Childcare
Shadforth
White's IGA
Medium Employer of the Year
Bendpro
Bridgeman
ECOllaboration
Small Employer of the Year
Buzz Superfood Bar, Bundaberg
ePlants Nurseries
Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery