Australian Training Awards

The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards that showcase best practice in vocational education and training (VET). The awards recognise and celebrate excellence and are an important mechanism for promoting the benefits of vocational education and training.

Training Awards winners from each state and territory compete for a national award title. This has led to Australia-wide awareness and respect for skill-based careers and skills excellence.

The 2023 Australian Training Awards were presented in Hobart on 17 November 2023 with South Australia well represented with individual finalists and organisational finalists across a number of categories achieving some outstanding results.

Award categories

  • Apprentice of the Year Award - Hugo Kregar
  • Trainee of the Year Award - Rachael Kelly
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Award - Courtney Sumner-Kimlin
  • Australian School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year Award - Sophie Orrock
  • Vocational Student of the Year Award - Kathleen Rodda
  • VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award -Simon Lucas
  • Small Employer of the Year Award - Tatiara Truck & Trailers Pty Ltd - Bronze award recipient
  • Large Employer of the Year Award - SA Country Fire Service - Bronze award recipient

Student Pathways and Careers Division, South Australian Department for Education - Silver award recipient

  • Small Training Provider of the Year Award - Australian Nursing and Midwifery Education Centre - Silver award recipient
  • Large Training Provider of the Year Award - Quality College of Australia - Bronze award recipient

Learn more about the Australian Training Awards

Head to the Australian Training Awards website if you're interested in learning more about the program, categories and opportunities for direct entry, past winners, and upcoming events.

Australian Training Awards