New England Region

The NSW Training Awards are celebrated throughout the state by 9 regional programs. View other regions.

2024 New England Training Awards Winners

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Hank Flett
Qualification: Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Trained by: Tocal College
Employed by: Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council

Apprentice of the Year

Mitchell Nairn
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd

School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

Philippa Schoupp
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: Warialda High School
Trained by: TAFE NSW
Employed by: Hunter New England Local Health District

Trainee of the Year

Jayden Townsend
Qualification: Certificate IV in Community Services
Trained by: Australian Training Plus
Employed by: Tamworth Family Support Service Ltd

VET in Schools Student of the Year

Gabriella Ward
Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
School: Peel High School
Trained by: TAFE NSW

VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year

Simone Williams
Field of Study: Health and Nursing
Employed by: TAFE NSW

Vocational Student of the Year

Pauline Bush
Qualification: Certificate III in Business
Trained by: ARC Training
Employed by: Healthcare Australia

Committee members

Bede Maher - Secretary Training Services NSW
Bianca Freestone – Treasurer Training Services NSW
Bronwyn Cocking – Public Officer Training Services NSW
Daniel Sassi Department of Education
Deb Taekata Careers Network Inc
Eleze Drew Training Services NSW
Fiona Sweeney – Vice Chair O’Bieco
Ginny Fenwicke Training Services NSW
Keryl Caulfield Sarina Russo
Nicky Turner TAFE NSW
Richelle Bukovac Joblinkplus
Robert Walters LDO Training
Sarah Abberton Regional NSW
Shelley Beard TAFE NSW
Steven Vile – Chair Best Employment

Contact details

For more information about the New England Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Bede Maher
Training Services Manager
Greater Northern Skills Development Group Incorporated (GNSDG Inc) Committee Co-ordinator

E: bede.maher@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0428 469 761

Category:

  • Skills
  • VET

Topics:

  • VET

Business Unit:

  • Training Services
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