TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards
- DATE
- 16 October 2025
- TIME
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6:00 pm - 9:15 pm
- LOCATION
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Royal International Convention Centre - 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006
- PRESENTER
- TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech Region
About the Awards
The Apprentice Awards serve as a powerful tribute to the hardworking apprentices and emerging leaders in various industries whose services keep the gears of our daily lives turning.
We look forward to learning more about our talented apprentices and employers and inviting finalists, employers, and industry stakeholders to the annual TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards.
Watch the video below for some highlights of last year's event and get excited for what’s in store in 2025!
TradeTools Carpentry Apprentice of the Year
Travis Pick, Zackary Smith, Harrison Steptoe.
Milwaulkee Furnishing Trades Apprentice of the Year
Mitchell Gaudry, Chad Hayward, Jacob Henningsen.
Bailey Ladders Construction Apprentice of the Year
Irene Baldelli, Harrison Griffin, Rebekah Swindells.
Dulux Trade Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year
Brayden Chambers, Jacqueline Forbes, Xanda Kerss.
Brick and Block Careers Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year
Tyson Baldwin, Ethan Mcstravick, Amy Stubbs.
Reece Plumbing and Gas Fitting Apprentice of the Year
Jacob Ford, Matthew Lynn, Bayley Witbrock.
MEGT Electrical Apprentice of the Year
Tasman Henry, Hollie McIntosh, Timothy Muller.
Fluke Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year
Reece Hughes, Izac Hull, Daniel Sangster.
Cangoee Renewable Industries Apprentice of the Year
Graham Dell, Connor Gordon, Bruce Warnett.
Training Systems Australia Light Automotive Apprentice of the Year
Hassan Brown, Mitchel Day, Cara Domin.
HVIA Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year
Liam Jeejeebhoy, Kaden Morgan, Lachlan Wright.
Weld Australia Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year
Clinton Aldous, Kirra-Lea Harvey-Barden, Harrison Wessling.
CTIAQ Recreational Vehicle Apprentice of the Year
Logan Benham, Ashley Hine, Dean Paul.
Microhire Instrumentation Apprentice of the Year
Ariellah Daniel, Izaak Dudley, Boyd Sanderman.
Mas National School-based Apprentice of the Year
Mason Baker, Zander Downie, Ari Jorgensen.
BUSY At Work Inspiring Apprentice of the Year
All category finalists are eligible for this award, which recognises an apprentice who has demonstrated exceptional achievement despite adversity during their apprenticeship or has made a significant contribution to their community.
CSQ Outstanding Apprentice of the Year
All nominees are considered for this award, which goes to the overall most outstanding apprentice on the night.
Apprentice Employment Network Small Employer of the Year
Iceman Group Australia, Ideal Group Australia, J.R Stephens and Co, Kel Stanton's Mobile Diesel Service.
Promotion Products Large Employer of the Year
Drake Trailers, J&P Richardson Industries, McNab, Mader Queensland, Mike Carney Toyota, Woodland Fitouts.
TradeTools Carpentry Apprentice of the Year
Harrison Steptoe, MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees
Coke Vending Furnishing Trades Apprentice of the Year
Jeremy Boulton, Total Fitouts Brisbane Inner North
Cbus Construction Apprentice of the Year
Dina Sobol, Aztak Upholstery
TAFE Queensland Foundation Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year
Shimeka Holland, Amalgamated Painting Service
Brick and Block Careers Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year
Amy Stubbs, Brad Gray Bricklaying
Reece Australia Plumbing and Gas Fitting Apprentice of the Year
Benjamin Kenny, Theuerkauf Plumbing Services
MEGT Electrical Apprentice of the Year
Tayler Raisbeck, Alfa Air & Electrical
Fluke Australia Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year
Amy-Lee Murray, Woolworths Format Development
Viva Energy Light Automotive Apprentice of the Year
Mitchell Vessey, Zupps Aspley
HVIA Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year
Corin Brewer, Drake Trailers
Weld Australia Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year
Lachlan Kemble, MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees
CTIAQ Recreational Vehicle Apprentice of the Year
Xavier Johansen, Caravan Repair Centre
Yokogawa Instrumentation Apprentice of the Year
Timmothy Dean, SEQ Water
MAS National School-based Apprentice of the Year
Layla Benstead, SJD Electrical, Bribie Island State High School
BUSY At Work General Manager's Apprentice of the Year
Lachlan Debel, NRG Services
CSQ Outstanding Apprentice of the Year
Amy-Lee Murray, Woolworths Format Development
AEN Small Employer of the Year
Aptella
Bailey Ladders Large Employer of the Year
McNab
2024 Finalists
TradeTools Carpentry Apprentice of the Year
Thomas Charles, William Jeffers, Harrison Steptoe
Coke Vending Furnishing Trades Apprentice of the Year
Jeremy Boulton, Chad Hayward, Brooklyn Parker-Jones
Cbus Construction Apprentice of the Year
Thomas Coyne, Taj Felsman, Dina Sobol
TAFE Queensland Foundation Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year
Shimeka Holland, Vaughan McGrath, Brendan Muir
Brick and Block Careers Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year
Kyle Banks, Hally Herrmann, Amy Stubbs
Reece Australia Plumbing and Gas Fitting Apprentice of the Year
James Galea, Samuel Hodge, Benjamin Kenny
MEGT Electrical Apprentice of the Year
Jedd Croxton, Tayler Raisbeck, Alexander Symonds
Fluke Australia Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year
Lachlan Debel, Stuart Jones, Amy-Lee Murray
Viva Energy Light Automotive Apprentice of the Year
Patrick Phillips, Nathan Tapuni, Mitchell Vessey
HVIA Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year
Corin Brewer, Liam Chesterfield, Ziyaz Unus
Weld Australia Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year
Erdmann Baumbach, Kayla Hansen-Austen, Lachlan Kemble
CTIAQ Recreational Vehicle Apprentice of the Year
Joel Jenkins, Xavier Johansen, Zackary Tozer
Yokogawa Instrumentation Apprentice of the Year
Michael Clark, Timmothy Dean, Abraham Irwin
MAS National School-based Apprentice of the Year
Sebastian Ahern, Layla Benstead, Matthew Greig
BUSY At Work General Manager's Apprentice of the Year
All category finalists are eligible for this award, which goes to an apprentice who has achieved greatness through adversity in their apprenticeship.
CSQ Outstanding Apprentice of the Year
All category finalists are eligible for this award, which goes to the most outstanding apprentice across all categories.
AEN Small Employer of the Year
Aptella, Iceman Group Australia, WIRED Overhead Solutions, 2Brothers Plumbing & Gas
Bailey Ladders Large Employer of the Year
Drake Trailers, Mader Group, McNab, Mike Carney Toyota, SPL Security Systems, Superior Walls & Ceilings, Woodland Fitouts