2023 NSW Training Awards

New England Regional Award Winners

Matthew Nott

Apprentice of the Year

VET Course: Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician

Trained by: TAFE NSW

Employed by: HVTC - Whitehaven Coal


Edward Rainger

Trainee of the Year

VET Course: Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership)

Trained by: Response Learning

Employed by: Bindaree Beef, Inverell


Graeme Elms

Vocational Student of the Year

VET Course: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Trained by: Tamworth Community College

Employed by: NSW Police Force


Molly Smith

School Based Apprentice / Trainee of the Year

VET Course: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Trained by: TAFE NSW

Employed by: Hunter New England Local Health District


Aaliyah Morley

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year

VET Course: Certificate III in School Based Education Support 

Trained by: KARBEN Training

Employed by: Department of Education


Elizabeth King

VET in Schools Student of the Year

VET Course: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance 

Trained by: TAFE NSW

Employed by: Oxley High School, Tamworth