2025 State Apprentice Awards Nominations

State apprentice awards nominations phase 1 (2025)

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Awards being applied for

Rising Star award

(1st-Year Apprentice) – Recognising an outstanding first-year apprentice demonstrating strong potential.

Please indicate how you meet the award criteria by ticking the applicable boxes:

Rising Star award criteria

Initiative & Enthusiasm: Demonstrates a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Adaptability: Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and adjust to the work environment.

Communication Skills: Shows early promise in effectively communicating with team members and supervisors.

Early Skill Development: Evidence of strong foundational trade or technical skills.

Team Contribution: Positive impact on the team despite limited experience.

Please provide a short description outlining your suitability for the Rising Star award (max 1000 characters)

Emerging Talent award

(2nd-Year Apprentice) – Celebrating a second-year apprentice showing significant growth and dedication.

Please indicate how you meet the award criteria by ticking the applicable boxes:

Emerging Talent award criteria

Progress & Development: Demonstrated growth in technical and professional skills since commencing the apprenticeship.

Commitment to Learning: Consistently engaged in both on-the-job and off-the-job training.

Work Ethic: Strong attendance, punctuality, and reliability.

Problem Solving: Developing the ability to think critically and contribute to solutions.

Peer Feedback: Positive feedback from mentors, supervisors, or peers.

Please provide a short description outlining your suitability for the Emerging Talent award (max 1000 characters)

Apprentice of the Year award

(3rd- or 4th-Year Apprentice) – Awarding a senior apprentice excelling in technical skills and leadership.

Please indicate how you meet the award criteria by ticking the applicable boxes:

Apprentice of the Year award criteria

Technical Excellence: High-level competency in trade or technical skills.

Leadership: Takes initiative in mentoring others or leading small tasks/projects.

Professionalism: Exemplifies responsibility, integrity, and accountability.

Achievement: Notable contributions to the workplace or exceptional results.

Career Commitment: Demonstrates clear ambition and dedication to the industry.

Please provide a short description outlining your suitability for the Apprentice of the Year award (max 1000 characters)

Best Performance in Diploma Studies award

Awarding an individual who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in their diploma studies

Please indicate how you meet the award criteria by ticking the applicable boxes:

Best Performance in Diploma Studies award criteria

Academic Excellence: High marks or consistent top performance in assessments.

Application of Knowledge: Demonstrates ability to apply theory to practical situations.

Time Management: Effectively balances work, study, and other commitments.

Engagement: Active participation in class, projects, or study groups.

Instructor Feedback: Endorsements or commendations from academic staff.

Please provide a short description outlining your suitability for the Best Performance in Diploma Studies award (max 1000 characters)

Scholarship award

Awarding an individual who has shown great potential in their training and is dedicated to advancing their skills in the industry. The scholarship supports further education and professional development, helping the recipient gain specialised knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in their career.

Please indicate how you meet the award criteria by ticking the applicable boxes:

Scholarship award criteria

Potential for Growth: Shows strong promise for long-term success in the industry.

Passion for the Trade: Clearly articulated drive to pursue further education/training.

Community or Industry Engagement: Involvement in extracurricular or volunteer work related to their field.

Dedication to Self-Improvement: Willingness to take on additional learning opportunities.

Future Vision: Clear goals for career development and how the scholarship will support that journey.

Please provide a short description outlining your suitability for the Scholarship award (max 1000 characters)

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