Training Awards at Wests last night.

More than 400 people attended the event last night, where seven major category awards were presented

to the best apprentices, trainees and vocational students, who will go on to represent the region in the state awards in September.

Regional manager for Training Services NSW Greg Poetschka said the awards were very significant

for the young winners.

“The training awards are all about recognising those in our community who are looking to advance their

skills vocationally. It’s also about acknowledging the employers who support them, and all of the organisations, people and industries that use and support the vocational education and training systems in

NSW,” Mr Poetschka said.

NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TRAINING AWARD 2016 WINNERS 

■ Apprentice of the Year – Courtney Harrison – Dieselquip – Inverell

■ Trainee of the Year – Bridget Doran – Uralla Shire Council

■ Vocational Student of the Year – Jess Britten – TEYS Tamworth

■ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year – Jody Crowe Jones

■ NSW Department of Education – Armidale 

■ School-based Apprentice of the Year – Bailey Gardner – Bob Jamieson Agencies – Inverell

■ VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year – Jane Chamberlain – TAFE New England – Tamworth

■ VET in Schools Student of the Year – Montana Jones – Tamworth High School