Sorry, nominations are open to Southern Fleurieu employers and schools only.

Open to: Year 1 and 2 apprentices in any trade qualification.
Who can nominate: Employer, host employer or GTO, supported by the RTO.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Technical progress relative to stage of trainingCommitment, attendance and reliability
2. Attitude and workplace professionalism
3. Resilience in early-stage challenges
4. Learning journey and personal growth

 

Apprentice of the Year: Graduating
Presented by TAFE SA

Winner receives a $250 cash prize and a trophy

Open to: Year 3 and 4 apprentices approaching or completing their trade qualification.
Who can nominate: Employer, host employer or GTO, supported by the RTO.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Technical excellence and quality of work
2. Leadership and mentoring of junior apprentices
3. Professionalism and industry reputation
4. Problem-solving and initiative
5. Career trajectory and ambition

 

Qualified Apprentice of the Year
Presented by Rotary Victor Harbor

Winner receives a $250 cash prize and a trophy

Open to: Apprentices who have recently completed and qualified in their trade.
Who can nominate: Employer, host employer or GTO.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Mastery of trade skills and technical excellence
2. Transition into role as a qualified tradesperson
3. Contribution to workplace since completing qualification
4. Future career plans and community contribution
5. Impact of the apprenticeship on their long-term career trajectory

Open to: First Nations apprentices and trainees across all trades and industries. The judging panel for this category includes First Nations representation.
Who can nominate: Employer, RTO, GTO, school or community organisation.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Commitment to learning and workplace development
2. Resilience in overcoming barriers to vocational participation
3. Contribution to workplace and community
4. Cultural strength and identity brought to the workplace
5. Inspiring others in their community to pursue vocational pathways

Open to: Women in any apprenticeship or traineeship.
Who can nominate: Employer, RTO, GTO, school or community organisation.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Technical skill and commitment to their trade or traineeship
2. Resilience in navigating a non-traditional or male-dominated pathway
3. Contribution to workplace culture and team
4. Advocacy or role-modelling for other women considering vocational pathways
5. Personal growth and leadership shown through the apprenticeship or traineeship

Trainee of the Year: Emerging
Presented by City of Victor Harbor

Winner receives a $250 cash prize and a trophy

Open to: Trainees in the first half of their traineeship, regardless of program length.
Who can nominate: Employer or RTO. Self-nomination is accepted with employer support.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Early commitment and engagement with training
2. Quality of work and diligence in the workplace
3. Adaptability and positive attitude
4. Attendance and enthusiasm
5. Goals and career aspirations

Open to: Trainees in the second half of their traineeship or recently completed.
Who can nominate: Employer or RTO. Self-nomination is accepted with employer support.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Application of skills and qualifications in the workplace
2. Demonstrated growth from start to completion of training
3. Professionalism and contribution to workplace culture
4. Resilience and persistence through the program
5. Future career direction and community impact

Open to: School-based apprentices and trainees in the earlier stages of their SBAT.
Who can nominate: School or careers adviser, employer or RTO. Verified by the school and RTO.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Early commitment and enthusiasm for their chosen trade or industry
2. Balancing school and workplace demands effectively
3. Progress toward qualification milestones
4. Positive attitude and reliability in the workplace
5. Career goals and aspirations

Open to: School-based apprentices and trainees approaching completion.
Who can nominate: School or careers adviser, employer or RTO. Verified by the school and RTO.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Demonstrated competence in both school and on-the-job training
2. Consistent progress toward qualification completion
3. Commitment to career: clear passion for their chosen field
4. Resilience in balancing school and workplace demands
5. Positive contribution to school and workplace communities

Open to: Any Southern Fleurieu employer actively employing apprentices or trainees.
Who can nominate: An apprentice or trainee, RTO, GTO or industry body. Employers cannot nominate themselves.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Commitment to training: actively employs and supports apprentices and trainees
2. Creates a positive workplace learning environment
3. Invests beyond minimum requirements in learner development
4. Endorsed by their apprentice or trainee
5. Contribution to regional workforce and community

Open to: Any individual mentor of an apprentice or trainee (an individual, not an organisation).
Who can nominate: Apprentice or trainee, employer, RTO, GTO or school. Personal endorsement required.

Answer Criterion 1 to 5 below against these criteria:

1. Demonstrated impact on the nominee's development and confidence
2. Goes beyond the role: invests personal time and genuine care
3. Practical skills transfer, guidance and encouragement
4. Role model who demonstrates Pride of Workmanship values
5. Lasting positive impact on the learner's career trajectory