Congratulations to the state finalists of the 2025 Queensland Training Awards.

The state final will be held on Saturday 13 September 2025 at Plaza Ballroom, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

Jett Davis, Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, South East


Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

Thomas Unsworth, Certificate III in Business, South East


Vocational Student of the Year

Ari Travis, Certificate IV in Youth Work, South East


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Blake Foreshew, Diploma of Project Management, South East


School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

Zachariah Smart, Certificate III in Business, South East


Equity Student of the Year

Therese Stanton, Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, South East


Community Training Initiative of the Year

In-Tent for Change, Youth Enterprise Trust, South East


Large Employer of the Year

Gold Coast Health, South East


Medium Employer of the Year

Twin Rivers Centre, South East


Small Employer of the Year

NCHE Carpentry and Construction, South East


Small Training Provider of the Year

Hastings Deering (Australia)
eInstitute
St James College


Large Training Provider of the Year

Aviation Australia
CQUniversity Australia
CTA Training Specialists


Premier's Collaboration Award

Energy Queensland Cadetship Program, Energy Queensland and TAFE Queensland
Aquaculture and Agriculture Tech Skills Hub, Aquaculture and Agriculture Tech Skills Hub and TAFE Queensland
The PeakCare Talent Centre Program, PeakCare Queensland, Workforce Connect, Look Now Training and IFYS Ltd

Last updated 11 July 2025

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