Individual awards
Are you an apprentice, trainee, vocational student, teacher or trainer and believe your efforts deserve recognition? Or do you know someone who falls into this category?
Award Categories
There are nine category awards in the individual section.
Nomination guides for each category are available below.
Apprentice of the Year
Presented to an apprentice who has been outstanding in all aspects of their training. Nominees must have completed or be due to complete their apprenticeship between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy, and will represent Tasmania at the Australian Training Awards in December.
2025 Tasmanian Training Awards Nomination Guide - Apprentice of the Year (PDF 653.6 KB)
Trainee of the Year
Presented to a trainee who has been outstanding in all aspects of their training. Nominees must have completed or be due to complete their traineeship between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy, and will represent Tasmania at the Australian Training Awards in December.
2025 Tasmanian Training Awards Nomination Guide - Trainee of the Year (PDF 626.9 KB)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
This award recognises the achievement of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is undertaking an apprenticeship, traineeship or a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification, and who has been outstanding in all aspects of their training and demonstrates the importance of lifelong learning for themselves and their community. Nominees must have completed or be due to complete their training between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy, and will represent Tasmania at the Australian Training Awards in December.
Vocational Student of the Year
This award recognises and outstanding student’s achievement in a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Nominees must have completed or be due to complete their training between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025. The winner of this award will receive $3,000 and a trophy, and will represent Tasmania at the Australian Training Awards in December.
2025 Tasmanian Training Awards Nomination Guide - Vocational Student of the Year (PDF 632.7 KB)
School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Presented to a student who is undertaking a Certificate II or above qualification as a part-time School-based Apprentice/Trainee. The Award recognises the student’s commitment to their formal studies at school and in the workplace. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy, and will represent Tasmania at the Australian Training Awards in December.
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Presented to a full-time year 10, 11 or 12 student undertaking an accredited vocational education and training (VET) course that has a vocational placement component. The award recognises the student’s commitment to their formal studies and their VET course. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy.
2025 Tasmanian Training Awards Nomination Guide - VET in Schools Student of the Year (PDF 624.4 KB)
Equity Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Presented to an Apprentice/Trainee who overcomes significant barriers or disadvantage to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship. The applicant will need to describe their pathway into the course, the circumstances which made participation a challenge, their motivation to begin, barriers overcome, support found along the way and the benefits they have experienced in accessing and participating in vocational education and training. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy.
Equity Vocational Student of the Year
Presented to a vocational student who overcomes significant barriers or disadvantage to undertake a vocational education and training course. The applicant will need to describe their pathway into the course, the circumstances which made participation a challenge, their motivation to begin, barriers overcome, support found along the way and the benefits they have experienced in accessing and participating in vocational education and training. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy.
VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year
Presented to a vocational education and training (VET) teacher or trainer who demonstrates innovation and excellence in providing nationally recognised training to students at a registered training organisation (RTO), or in partnership with an RTO. The winner of this award receives $3,000 and a trophy, and will represent Tasmania at the Australian Training Awards in December.
2025 Tasmanian Training Awards Nomination Guide - VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year (PDF 599.6 KB)
Need further information?
Take a look at the FAQs about entering the awards or FAQs about the selection process and if you still need further assistance, please contact our Special Events Coordinator, Jacqui Maclaine on (03) 6165 6008 or by email at tastrainingawards@skills.tas.gov.au.