Congratulations and good luck to Central Queensland's 2025 regional finalists.
The regional final will be held on 26 July 2025 at the Rockhampton Leagues Club.
Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year
Georgia Beveridge, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Adam Dittman, Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Aloisa Pacher, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year
Chloe Hutchinson, Certificate III in Business
Shanae White, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Anna Whitmore, Certificate III in Business
Vocational Student of the Year
Shane Anderson, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Kylie Johnston, Certificate III in Horticulture
Riccardo Yasso, Certificate III in Driving Operations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Shaeli Carty, Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining)
James Doyle, Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations)
Maddison Petrie, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician / Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Mikayla Capil, Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
Jasmine Cook, Certificate II in Animal Care
Oram McGilvray, Certificate III in Carpentry
Equity Student of the Year
Sharee Pryce, Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations)
Amber Stead, Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Christine Yarnold, Certificate IV in Business
VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
Andrew Abbas, CQUniversity Australia
Kristy Kennedy, Programmed Skilled Workforce
Community Training Initiative of the Year
Community Careers – Community Solutions
Ignite Your Opportunities – Apprentices and Trainees Queensland
Women in Warehousing – IDEAL Placements
Large Employer of the Year
Gladstone Regional Council
Glencore Coal Assets Australia
Rockhampton Regional Council
Medium Employer of the Year
Grandma's Place
VAJ Byrne & Co Lawyers
Xtreme Engineering Pty Ltd
Small Employer of the Year
Giant Oak Learning
Intuition The Art of Hair
Kool Beanz Suns Harrup Park
Last updated 15 May 2025
