TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards

Nominees are measured on their training, career, and study achievements, as well as their communication and leadership skills. 

Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year

• Zachary Reus - Evolve Masonry Pty Ltd
• Jayden Whitney - Zuma Family Trust
• Kurt Willamson - Evolve Masonry Pty Ltd 

Carpentry Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Trade Tools

• Lachlan Bailey - Bridgeport Building and Maintenance Pty Ltd
• James Cartwright - Gazza's Carpentry
• Trae Glenane - McNab NQ Pty Ltd

Construction Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Bailey Ladders 

• Blake Rasborsek - QBuild (Brisbane)
• Teihana Amiga-Jones - North Australian Contracting Pty Ltd
• Jack Stratton - Andersens Carpets Bundaberg

Electrical Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by MEGT

• Nicholas Harrison - CV Infrastructure Services Pty Ltd
• Abby Lommerse - J & P Richardson Industries Pty Ltd - Wacol
• Ella Brieschke - AGGREKO

Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Weld Australia

• Edward Palmer - Hydraulic Components
• Montana Stamp
• Craig Townsend - MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees

Furnishing Trades Apprentice of the Year

• Helen Wilson - Spoke Joinery
• Daniel Teitzel - Farmhouse Upholstery
• Matthew Galea - Sparkman's Cabinets & Joinery

Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Milwaukee

• Robyn Medley - Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) - Tile St
• Harrison Braithwaite - FS Equipment Pty Ltd
• Joshua Griggs - Syntech Resources Pty Ltd

Instrumentation Apprentice of the Year

• Ryan Edwards - MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees
• Sarah McHugh - Golden West Apprenticeships Limited - Roma
• Baylee George - Service Stream Utilities Pty Ltd

Light Automotive Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Training Systems Australia

• Jack Skjellerup-Knight - Zupps Aspley
• Siena Myers - Smart Apprenticeship Solutions - Ormeau
• Lily Fitz-Herbert - Bill Hull Car Centre Pty Ltd

Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Dulux Trade

• Mei Yip - QBuild (Brisbane)
• Jamie Auld - Brisbane City Council
• Sarah Stagnitti - Prosperity Painting Pty Ltd

Plumbing and Gas Fitting Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Reece Australia

• Jayden Lynch - Cornerstone Plumbing & Gas Services Pty Ltd
• Joshua Wootton - Abrik Pty Ltd
• Matthew Christ - Garth Brokensha Plumbing

Recreational Vehicle Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Queensland

• Jemima Castillo - Brisbane Camperland
• Taylor Henry - RVs Repair and Service Centre
• Trayden Cocks - On The Move Caravans Pty Ltd

Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Fluke Australia

• Mikayla Reinke - AIR BOAR
• Hudson Mathiesen - Specialized Refrigeration Services Pty. Ltd.
• Shayla Keir - Daikin Australia Pty Ltd

Renewable Industries Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Milwaukee

• Marlie Crozier - MG Wind Pty Ltd
• Summa Nicholson - Moran Power Solutions
• Jay Wilson - S R ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

School-Based Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by NSW Business Chamber Limited

• Charlee (Charlotte) Heron - McNab NQ Pty Ltd
• Summer Thomas - Bright Spark Group
• John Bradshaw - Easy Living Home Elevators (QLD) Pty Limited

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Breaking Barriers Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by BUSY At Work

• Hayley Campbell – MRAEL
• Chloe Rossner – Zupps Aspley
• Joanna Cassidy – FTF Pty Ltd

Inspiring Apprentice of the Year - Sponsored by Mas National

• Adam Rutherford – Sencova Steel Fabricators Pty Ltd
• Hayley Campbell – MRAEL
• Nicholas Harrison – CV Infrastructure Services Pty Ltd

Outstanding Apprentice of the Year
This award goes to the overall most outstanding apprentice on the night.

Small Employer of the Year - Sponsored by Trade Apprentices Australia 

• Cassidys Brick and Block Laying Pty Ltd
• Austeel Industries Pty Ltd
• Cornerstone Plumbing & Gas Services Pty Ltd

Large Employer of the Year - Sponsored by Trade Apprentices Australia 

• Automall Aspley 
• The Drake Group (Drake Trailers Pty Ltd)
• McNab

TradeTools Carpentry Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Travis Pick - Red Rock Homes
Finalists: Travis Pick, Zackary Smith, Harrison Steptoe.

Milwaulkee Furnishing Trades Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Mitchell Gaudry - Woodland Fitouts
Finalists: Mitchell Gaudry, Chad Hayward, Jacob Henningsen.

Bailey Ladders Construction Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Harrison Griffin - Heritage Stone QLD
Finalists: Irene Baldelli, Harrison Griffin, Rebekah Swindells.

Dulux Trade Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Xanda Kerss – McNab
Finalists: Brayden Chambers, Jacqueline Forbes, Xanda Kerss.

Brick and Block Careers Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Ethan McStravick - Alpha Brick and Block
Finalists: Tyson Baldwin, Ethan Mcstravick, Amy Stubbs.

Reece Plumbing and Gas Fitting Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Matthew Lynn - D&S Plumbing Group
Finalists: Jacob Ford, Matthew Lynn, Bayley Witbrock.

MEGT Electrical Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Tasman Henry - G Lec Services
Finalists: Tasman Henry, Hollie McIntosh, Timothy Muller.

Fluke Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Izac Hull - CoolTimes Services
Finalists: Reece Hughes, Izac Hull, Daniel Sangster.

Cangoee Renewable Industries Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Graham Dell - Automall Aspley
Finalists: Graham Dell, Connor Gordon, Bruce Warnett.

Training Systems Australia Light Automotive Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Hassan Brown - Mike Carney Toyota
Finalists: Hassan Brown, Mitchel Day, Cara Domin.

HVIA Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Kaden Morgan - Drake Trailers
Finalists: Liam Jeejeebhoy, Kaden Morgan, Lachlan Wright.

Weld Australia Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Kirra-Lea Harvey-Barden - Programmed Skilled Workforce
Finalists: Clinton Aldous, Kirra-Lea Harvey-Barden, Harrison Wessling.

CTIAQ Recreational Vehicle Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Logan Benham - Apollo Manufacturing
Finalists: Logan Benham, Ashley Hine, Dean Paul.

Microhire Instrumentation Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Boyd Sandeman – Santos
Finalists: Ariellah Daniel, Izaak Dudley, Boyd Sanderman.

Mas National School-based Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Zander Downie - FCF Fire and Electrical, Padua College
Finalists: Mason Baker, Zander Downie, Ari Jorgensen.

BUSY At Work Inspiring Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Hollie McIntosh - Ruswin

CSQ Outstanding Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Xanda Kerss – McNab

AEN Small Employer of the Year
Winner: Kel Stanton Mobile Diesel Services
Finalists: Iceman Group Australia, Ideal Group Australia, J.R Stephens and Co, Kel Stanton's Mobile Diesel Service.

Promotion Products Large Employer of the Year
Winner: Drake Trailers
Finalists: Drake Trailers, J&P Richardson Industries, McNab, Mader Queensland, Mike Carney Toyota, Woodland Fitouts.