Exceptional trainee and apprentice efforts celebrated

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Exceptional trainee and apprentice efforts celebrated

The outstanding efforts of Limestone Coast Apprentices and Trainees have been recognised at Group Training Employment’s (GTE) annual Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards.


This year’s event recognised the outstanding efforts of apprentices and trainees employed by GTE during 2023 and also saw the introduction of the Women in Trades Award, which recognised the outstanding efforts of a selected female Apprentice excelling in a non-traditional trade.

First Year Apprentice of The Year – Craig Baker. Host Employer – the Barry Maney Group. Award sponsored by GT Industrial Sales.
Second Year Apprentice of The Year – Lochlan Thiele. Host Employer – Stuckey Electrical Contractors. Award sponsored by K&B Mitre 10.
Third Year Apprentice of The Year – Hser Ku. Host Employer – Carlin & Gazzard. Award sponsored by Mount Gambier Safety Supplies.
Fourth Year Apprentice of The Year – Melissa Tilley. Host Employer – Andy’s Bakery. Award sponsored by People’s Choice Credit Union.
Building Trades Apprentice of The Year – Josh Weedon. Host Employer – Trent Milich. Award sponsored by CITB.
Trainee of The Year – Joint Winner: Taylor Freeman. Host Employer – Bendigo Bank. Award sponsored by ANZ.
Trainee of The Year – Joint Winner: Sarah Taylor. Host Employer – Tenison Woods College. Award sponsored by MEGT.
Ian Giles Memorial Award – Aaron Zerk. Host Employer – Sam McPherson Constructions. Award sponsored by GTE.
Engineering Excellence Award – Lachlan Leake. Host Employer – DairyTechSE. Award sponsored by BOC Gas & Gear.
Women in Trades Award – Ashleigh Elsworthy. Host Employer – Wattle Range Council. Award sponsored by MAS National.
Employer of the Year Award – Joint winner: Brody’s Bricks. Award sponsored by Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast.
Employer of the Year Award – Joint winner: O’Brien Electrical. Award sponsored by Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast.
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