Finalists for the 2023 NT Training Awards have been announced, highlighting the bright future of the Territory's workforce and the important work to improve our skills and training programs.
Recognising excellence in Vocational Education and Training for individuals, businesses and organisations, the 68th instalment of the Northern Territory Training Awards celebrates our best and brightest students, apprentices, trainees, teachers, trainers, training providers and employers.
The 2023 finalists represent a wide range of industries including health, conservation, electro technology, mechanical, mining, beauty services, cookery, fitness, early childhood, business and IT.
Nominations were received from across the Territory including Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Numbulwar, Batchelor and Marrakai.
VET plays an important role in future proofing our workforce and helping develop our local capacity, enabling Territory businesses to adapt and grow, and take advantage of new opportunities and support the economic development of the Northern Territory.
Winners will be announced at the gala awards dinner on Saturday, 2 September in Darwin. Tickets for the gala dinner are now available for purchase from trainingawards.nt.gov.au [http://www.trainingawards.nt.gov.au]
NT winners in eligible categories progress to the national Australian Training Awards to be held in Hobart on Friday 17 November.
Quotes attributable to Hon. Minister Paul Kirby
"I congratulate all the finalists in these awards. With more than 3,500 apprentices and trainees in-training in the Territory, becoming a finalist is a huge achievement in itself"
"This year there were 102 nominations received across 12 categories, comprising of 78 individuals and 24 businesses nominated for the awards.
"The strong number of nominations reflects a resilient and growing economy as well as showcasing the depth of our local talent."
2023 Finalists
Individual Categories
Finalists
Trainee of the Year
· Rheece Davies-Smith
· Thanapat (Joe) Kellie
· Hannah Lo
Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year
· Jack Auld
· Jack Higgins
· Shane Greening
· Brieanna McSweeny
Vocational Student of the Year
· Linda Kapitula
· Loan Nguyen
· Lauren Deans
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
· Fiona Marika
· Jared Yinimala Maymuru
· Porsche Cahill
· Iesha Couzens
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
· Lilly Bright
· Shaun Stringer
· Brandy Loechte
VET in Schools Student of the Year
· Luzena Chevalier-Roberts
· Declan Keelan
· Megan McIntyre
VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year
· Sharon Stewart
· Gemma Kaliebe
· Danielle Brown
Business categories
Finalists
Small Training Provider of the Year
· The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation
· Department of Education RTO
· Institute of Skills and Training Australia
Large Training Provider of the Year
· Charles Darwin University
· Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Education
Industry Collaboration Award of the Year
· East Arnhem Regional Council and Response Employment and Training
· Roper Gulf Regional Council and Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
Small Employer of the Year
· Numburindi Store
· Nilsen NT with GTNT Group
· Milner Meats and Seafoods
Large Employer of the Year
· NEC
· Glencore McArthur River Mine
· Hastings Deering
· Northern Land Council
Northern Territory Government
