The NSW Department of Education is proud to present the 2023 NSW Training Awards. These awards recognise and reward excellence and outstanding achievements in vocational education and training.
Ceremonies WUPA Artist, Craig Layer
The Department acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose customs have allowed the nurturing of the country where we work and live as modern-day Australians. We recognise the strength in their continued connection to culture and traditional lands from across NSW.
We pay our deepest respect to the Elders, both past and present, who have maintained the knowledge of culture and paved the way for our youth to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Welcome to the 68th year of the NSW Training Awards, our annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of the students, teachers, employers and training providers involved in our world-class vocational education and training (VET) sector.
The Awards have long recognised not only the high-achieving young learners building careers through work-based training but also the adult learners who’ve wisely decided to use VET as a platform for a career change.
The Training Awards also offer an opportunity to salute all our teachers who have guided students through VET courses that require a high level of commitment, discipline, and resilience.
The value of the NSW Training Awards goes beyond just recognition. It lies in the beacons of change and inspiration that the NSW Training Awards Ambassadors represent in the Vocational sector. These exceptional individuals embody the transformative power of education, serving as role models for aspiring learners across the state. They demonstrate that with determination, hard work, and a commitment to lifelong learning, anyone can achieve greatness.
To all the 2023 finalists, thank you for being champions of VET. You’ve earned your place at tonight’s ceremony because you’ve been recognised as being among the best VET students in the State.
We hope that you choose to become great ambassadors for VET and influencers in your respective industries and communities.
NSW Training Awards
Order of Proceedings
Welcome to Country
Uncle Michael West
Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
Master of Ceremonies
David Collins PSM
Executive Director, Training Services NSW
Address by
Murat Dizdar PSM
Secretary of the Department of Education
Performers
Jannawi Dance Clan
Awards Presentation
Vocational Student of the Year
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
VET in Schools Student of the Year
School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Women in Trades
Industry Collaboration Award
Small Employer of the Year
Large Employer of the Year
Small Training Provider of the Year
Large Training Provider of the Year
VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
Trainee of the Year
Apprentice of the Year
Post event celebration
Acknowledgements
The NSW Department of Education would like to acknowledge the ongoing support, commitment and contribution that has led to the success of the 2023 NSW Training Awards. We acknowledge the many judging panel members from the regional and state selection process who dedicated their time and expertise to assess the entries and select the finalists and winners across the 13 award categories.
The Department also acknowledges the nine Training Services NSW Regional offices and associated regional vocational education and training incorporated committees:
The NSW Department of Education would also like to thank our 2023 Ambassadors, who were our NSW winners for 2022: Lachlan Butler, Mellanie Sutton, Tahli Gleeson, Jade Barrington, Casey Fox, Stella Cox and Clint Giddings for their generous contribution to the NSW Training Awards Program. Also to our VET EPP Ambassadors, Janaya Millgate, Jordon Peterson, Sara Morgan, Tyler Pockran, Ammaleah Astruc, Nathan Turner, Lucinda Shilcock and Ethan Zammit for their on stage appearances.
Special acknowledgement is extended to:
Jannawi Dance Clan
Training Services NSW and DOE staff volunteers
TAFE NSW – Western Sydney event student volunteers undertaking Diploma of Event Management, Diploma of Travel & Tourism and Certificate IV in Travel & Tourism
Catholic Schools NSW student volunteers from Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hinchinbrook and Southern Cross Catholic College, studying Certificate II and Certificate III in Events
Canape’s cooked and prepared by Hospitality students from Gymea Technology High School and Ingleburn High School
TAFE NSW – Ryde Campus for the florist arrangements created by students undertaking a Certificate IV in Floristry and Diploma of Floristry
We would also like to acknowledge the dedication and efforts of our event manager Clare Dawson from Forum Group Events.