Congratulations and good luck to North Coast's 2025 regional finalists.

The regional final will be held on 25 July 2025 at the Maroochy RSL, Maroochydore.

Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

Kayla Benton, Certificate III in Hairdressing
Andrew Blanchard, Certificate III in Carpentry
Jayden Maguire, Certificate III in Carpentry


Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

Angus Dymock, Certificate I in Workplace Skills
Syafrida Suprihatin, Certificate IV in Laboratory Technology
Felicity Wadsworth, Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance)


Vocational Student of the Year

Tracey MacDonald, Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs / Diploma of Mental Health
Syafrida Suprihatin, Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Naomi Wilson, Certificate II in Drilling Operations


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Levi Ahsee, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Alexis Boyd, Certificate III in Business
Bianca Damrow, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance


School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

Mason Blacker, Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Joel McLachlan, Certificate III in Carpentry
Zoe McTaggart, Certificate III in Business


Equity Student of the Year

Kayla Benton, Certificate III in Hairdressing
Lilly-Pearl Hancock, Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Jodie Ritter, Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)


VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year

Shaun Andrews-Close, CTA Training Specialists
Kirsten Drinnen, Education Queensland (Nambour State College)
Dean Kent, Allen's Training


Community Training Initiative of the Year

Community Foundation Skills – Five Bridges
Forgeahead Program – Chatsworth Park Ranch
Making Tracks Security Program – Five Bridges


Large Employer of the Year

City of Moreton Bay
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Sesame Lane


Medium Employer of the Year

Bundaberg Motor Group
Eckersley Print Group
ECOllaboration


Small Employer of the Year

Becky B Hair
Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery
Tanners Electrical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Last updated 15 May 2025

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