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