Congratulations and good luck to Tropical North Queensland's 2025 regional finalists.
The regional final will be held on 25 July 2025 at the Trinity Room, Cairns Convention Centre.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Kye Langford, Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle)
Christopher Reppel, Certificate III in Carpentry
Robby Soncin, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Bridie Blinco, Certificate III in Agriculture
Kayla Gagai, Certificate IV in Youth Work
Dion Sands, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Vocational Student of the Year
Jezzy Buensuceso, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Alan Maka, Certificate IV in Mental Health
Brett Snodgrass, Certificate III in Rural Operations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
John Maitie, Certificate III in Retail
Alan Maka, Certificate IV in Mental Health
Dion Sands, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Mira Bannerman, Certificate III in Hairdressing
Lucas Hancock, Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Dzik Sailor-Mosby, Certificate II in Engineering
Equity Student of the Year
Adam Breadon, Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs / Diploma of Mental Health (Dual Award)
Iryna Kushnir, Certificate I in Workplace Skills
Eliasoa Nawarie, Certificate III in Resources and Infrastructure
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Troy Bloustien, TAFE Queensland
Paul Pardini, TAFE Queensland
Stacy Walters, TAFE Queensland
Community Training Initiative of the Year
GMYPPBC Ranger Program – Gunggandji-Mandingalbay Yidinji Peoples Prescribed Body Corporate Aboriginal Corporation
School Savvy FNQ – Centacare FNQ
Skills2Lead, Schools to Jobs, and Aspire programs – Cape York Partnership
Large Employer of the Year
MSF Sugar Pty Ltd
Medium Employer of the Year
BME NQ
Island and Cape Retail (Badu Island)
Tableland Veterinary Service
Small Employer of the Year
Cairns Painting Contractors Pty Ltd
GMH Solutions
Nguddaboolgan Native Title Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
Last updated 15 May 2025
