NT Training Awards
The winners and runners-up of the NT Training Awards 2026 have been announced.
Congratulations to all the NT finalists that took to the stage at the gala event on Saturday 19 September.
Eligible winners from aligned categories will go on to represent the Northern Territory at the Australian Training Awards in November.
Individuals
| Category | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year | Xavier Cubillo | Areeftha Fay-Tull |
Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year | Tamika Banks | Oliver King |
Trainee of the Year | Emily Mackney | Brandon Marshall |
Vocational Student of the Year | David Knox | Amelia Whelan |
School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year | Mac McMaster | Melanie Timber-Trudgett |
VET for Secondary Schools Student of the Year | Bryony Morris | Stacey Lee |
VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year | Pablo Stuardo Arismendi | Veeramani Ramasami |
Business
| Category | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Small Employer of the Year | NC Electrical & Air-Conditioning Pty Ltd | Delta NAE |
| Large Employer of the Year | NEC Australia | Monadelphous Group Limited |
| Small Training Provider of the Year | Response Employment and Training | Ninti Training Limited |
| Industry Collaboration Award | ‘Creating pathways to rehabilitation, workforce readiness and successful reintegration through education.’ A collaboration between the Northern Territory Department of Corrections and Charles Darwin University. | ‘Building a stronger aged care workforce through recruitment, training, leadership and community partnerships.’ A collaboration between Crest NT and Response Employment and Training. |
- About the NT Training Awards
Information on NT Training Awards. - Categories and eligibility
Information on the eligibility for each category. - Conditions of entry
Conditions of entry to the NT Training Awards. - Past awards winner and runners-up
NT Training Awards winners. - 2025 NT Training Awards gallery
View the gallery from the 2025 NT Training Awards gala dinner. - History of the NT Training Awards
Information on the history of the NT Training Awards. - Australian Training Awards
Information about the Australian Training Awards including details about direct entry categories.