Vocational Student of the Year

2026 South Australian Training Award Winner

Congratulations Emily Stone

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Training Provider: Plenty Training
Employer: TAFE SA

After beginning her journey in a family gardening business, Emily Stone transformed her passion for plants into a career.

Gardening and a flair for design led Emily to study landscape design at TAFE SA. From there, helping clients reimagine their outdoor spaces was a natural progression.

A lecturer identified Emily’s potential as a teacher and she is now balancing her Diploma of Landscape Design with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, while working as an instructor at TAFE SA and in her family business. 

By sharing her skills through teaching and mentoring others, Emily is bridging the gap between practical industry experience and education, while demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning.

With a strong focus on empowering learners, Emily represents the impact of vocational education in supporting career transitions and creating new opportunities at any stage of life.