Spotlight on WA's up and coming talent
Apprentices, trainees, and hosts switched out the steel caps for the bright lights of Optus Stadium on Thursday, 2nd February 2023, where the Skill Hire Annual Apprentice of the Year Awards were held.
Showcasing excellence across a variety of trades and industries, the awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, and hosts, as well as celebrate the graduation of new skilled apprentices and trainees.
Managing Director, Shawn Murphy said there had been a surge in this years’ applications across the 11 categories which demonstrates the quality and commitment of up-and-coming talent across a broad range of occupations and industries.
“This event is a great way to acknowledge the journey of a young person getting their trade or finishing their traineeship, but also highlight the different ways industry comes together to train, mentor, support and grow talent for the future.”
“Apprenticeships are a vital lever for continued economic growth, unlocking the skills and expertise necessary for a strong future. Trades training shores up our skills pipeline, gets people into work, drives down unemployment and gives businesses the confidence to keep on hiring,” he said.
“This year’s nominees showcase the diversity of young people that are realising a trade can provide an effective pathway to a rewarding career.”
Award categories cover first to fourth year apprentices, overall apprentice of the year, and the Tony Harvey award. Additional awards include trainee of the year, pre-apprentice of the year, regional apprentice of the year, apprentice safety award, host employer safety award and host employer of the year.
“This event is a great way to acknowledge the journey of a young person getting their trade or finishing their traineeship, but also highlight the different ways industry comes together to train, mentor, support and grow talent for the future,” said Shawn Murphy, Managing Director.
Congratulations to all our nominees, finalists, winners, host employers and graduates.
Tony Harvey Apprentice of the Year – Andy Chien - JDF Bricklaying
Finalist - Lochlan Porter - Civmec
Safety Award Apprentice – Janelle McKay - Catcom Australia Pty Ltd
Finalists - Ethan Doidge - Civmec and Joshua Phillips - Civmec
Fourth Year Apprentice of the Year – Ethan Doidge - Civmec
Finalists - Jason Sweeney - Mayvis Electrical Electrical, Nelson Kent - TES Electrical, and Lochlan Amos - Civmec
Third Year Apprentice of the Year – Christopher Macculloch - BTECH Electrical Services Pty Ltd
Finalists - Mikael Ward - Civmec , Nathan Ivory - Civmec Ronan Rose - Bridie Industries; and Sam Atkinson - Mckenzie Carpentry
Second Year Apprentice of the Year – Joshua Phillips - Civmec
Finalists - Michael Atkins - Civmec, Prince Tsuro - One Multi Pty Ltd and Edward Dann - VentureSmart Ventia
First Year Apprentice of the Year – Mark Quinn - VentureSmart Ventia
Finalists - Taj Kripowishin - Civmec, Aaron Van Der Wel - Ironstone Modular PTY LTD and Angus Harvey Rareer - Glendoor Ceilings
Pre-Apprentice of the Year – Aidan Cook - True Blue Building Services
Finalist - Ariel Green - Exzo.
Regional Apprentice of the Year - Cassandra Ricceli - Nilsen
Finalist - Janelle McKay - Catcom Australia Pty Ltd, Ty Williams - DECMIL , Michael Atkins - Civmec William Meredith - True Blue Building Solutions
Trainee of the Year – Isabella Peyton - Metcash
Finalists - Janelle McKay - Catcom Pty Ltd; Ty Williams - DECMIL and Indra Tumundo - Metcash
A big shout out to the event partners Construction Training Fund, MEGT (Australia) Ltd, Spartan First Pty Ltd, BlueScope Leap Consulting, ScotPac Business Finance, EstiMasters, Brick and Block Careers, RSEA Safety Australia.
Lastly, thank you to our special guests Hon Simone McGurk, MLA Minister for Training, Water, Youth, MC Adrian Barich, and Welcome to Country Danial Garlett.