Current and previous award winners

2025 NT Training Awards winners and runners-up

Individuals

CategoryWinnerRunner-up
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the YearNicholas YarranJason Ramsamy
Austin Asche Apprentice of the YearEvangelene RushforthAbbe Ayres
Trainee of the YearJade McGowanPeter Ilić
Vocational Student of the YearJacqueline FloranceTracey Anderson
School-based Apprentice of Trainee of the YearZeth KingGemma Stevens
VET for Secondary Schools Student of the YearTenzin FinchKaiden Maher
VET Teacher/Trainer of the YearGeorge ChingwangweLorraine Kerrigan

Business

CategoryWinnerRunner-up
Small Employer of the YearNC Electrical & Air-Conditioning Pty LtdUnique Auto Tech
Large Employer of the YearHastings Deering (Australia) LtdKinetic IT
Small Training Provider of the YearNational Indigenous Training AcademyInstitute of Skills and Training Australia
Large Training Provider of the YearCharles Darwin UniversityBatchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
Industry Collaboration Award'An education-to-community services pathway for supporting children, youth, and families in the Northern Territory'
A collaboration between Charles Darwin University and The Department of Children and Families		'The Prelude to the Future Program: sustainable pathways into skilled careers'
A collaboration between GTNT Group, Charles Darwin University and Shell Australia

Past award winners and runners-up

Individual categories

YearNameQualificationEmployer
2025Nicholas YarranCertificate III in Process Plant OperationsProgrammed Skilled Workforce
2024Vanessa WilliamsCertificate III in Supply Chain OperationsSantos
2023Porsche CahillCertificate III in Laboratory SkillsGTNT Group
2022Caraline 'Dotty' RepuCertificate IV in Training and AssessmentOutback Stores
2021 Jahdai Vigona Certificate III in Community Services Charles Darwin University
2020 Dale Dhamarrandji Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology Rio Tinto
2019 Raelene Collins Certificate III in Laboratory Skills GTNT
2018 Sonny Malmerin-Fejo Certificate III in Warehousing Operations Programmed Skilled Workforce
2017 Karen Rogers Certificate IV in Visual Arts Ngukurr Aboriginal Art Corporation
2016 Dawn Ivinson
Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Client Assessment and Case Management), Graduate Certificate in Community Services Practice (Statutory Child Protection)
 Department of Children and Families
2015 Philadelphia Hughes Certificate IV in Frontline Management  
2014 Yupunu Fiona Marika Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation
2013 Sandra Allwright Certificate IV in Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service
2012 Lisa Oosen Certificate II Business Administration Pacific Aluminium - Gove Operations
2011 Sam Wees Certificate III Financial Services Traditional Credit Union
2010 Soloman Renata Certificate II in Engineering Rio Tinto Alcan
2009 Richard Baker Certificate IV Transport and Distribution Aviation Flight Operations / Helicopter Airborne Solutions
2008 Natasha Abbott Certificate III in Business Newmont Mines
2007 Mark Williams Certificate II in Automotive (Heavy Vehicle Plant) GTNT / GEMCO
2006 Kaylene Coxhead   
2005 Adam Austin Certificate III in Business Danila Dilba Health Services
2004 Brian Ross Light Vehicle Mechanics Katherine East Autos
2003 Robert Campbell General Construction (Carpentry) Kalano Building Company
2002 Charmaine Nicolls Business Administration Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
2001 Jimmy Morrison Light Vehicle Mechanics Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association
2000 Natsha McAdam Small Business Operations NT Correctional Services
1999 Masun Nasir Small Business Operations CRC - Menzies School of Health Research
1998 Darren  Johnson Electrical Wolpers and Flowers
1997 Donna Lemon Office Clerical Central Australia Family Resource Association
1996 Darren Ah Chin Motor Mechanic Master Motors
1995 Jacqueline Murphy Office Clerical Clarendon Consulting
1994 John Lord Painting and Decorating Tangentyere Council
1993 Jamie Liddle Aircraft Mechanic Aboriginal Aircraft Maintenance

YearWinnerQualificationEmployer
2025Evangelene RushforthCertificate III In Engineering - Mechanical TradeGTNT Group
2024Asinate BradburyCertificate III in EngineeringGTNT Group
2023Jack HigginsCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianGTNT Group
2022Mary CoulterCertificate III in Electrotechnology
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control		GTNT Group
2021Savanne Canobie Certificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianCharles Darwin University 
2020Andrew Creber Diesel Fitter Hastings Deering (Aust) Ltd
2019Rory MilnerCertificate III in Carpentry Sunbuild 
2018Nathan PowellCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianPower and Water 
2017Thomas MouldsCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianElectric NT 
2016Ella CavallaroCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianPower and Water 
2015Taylor FishlockCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianM&K Lee Electrical Contractors
2014Shawn Du VenageCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianPower and Water 
2013Michael TreloarCertificate III in Plumbing Fred BT P/L Trading as Tayler Excavations 
2012Luke FlemingCertificate III in Automotive Mechanical TechnHastings Deering (Aust) Ltd
2011Rebecca LangleyCertificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician NT Controls and Automation 
2010Graham HavensCertificate III in Carpentry Nowland Builders
2009Raymond BrownCertificate III in Carpentry Patrick Homes
2008Kirsty Lee BullussCertificate III in HairdressingI Am Hair and Spa Lounge 
2007George BrownCertificate III in Automotive (Mechanical Heavy Vehicle/Plant/Earthmoving/Agriculture)Hastings Deering (Aust) Ltd
2006Michael LaneCertificate III in Plumbing, Drainage, and Gas Fitting  
2005Nathan HeinrichCertificate III in ESI Distribution (Powerline)Power and Water / GTNT 
2004Mark HarrisonCertificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician Power and Water 
2003Daniel LewisCertificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianPower and Water 
2002Michael GoncalvesCommercial Cookery MGM Grand Hotel and Casino 
2001Debbie EngstromCommercial Cookery Gagadju Crocodile Park 
2000Peter MarshallElectrical Mechanics Power and Water 
1999David HodgesCertificate III in Metals and Engineering (Mechanical) Everett Engineering services
1998Sunny GilbertCommercial Cookery Cornucopia Museum Café 
1997Jason JonesCarpentry and Joinery Gwela Inverstments 
1996Helen JeffriesHairdressing Headlines for Hair and Skin
1995William ProvisCarpentry and Joinery Dan homes
1994Joseph McQuadPlant Mechanic Hastings Deering (Aust) Ltd
1993Jamie LiddleAircraft Mechanic Aboriginal Aircraft Maintenance 
1992Graham SchmidtCarpentry and Joinery TCA Apprentive Program 
1991Damien HaleGreenkeepingArafura Bowls Club 
1990Kathleen NixonRadio and TV Mechanic AWA Electronics Services 
1989Rachael BritlandHorticulture Sunrise Nursery 
1988Jodi FinnHairdressing Cut Above Salons 
1987Rohan SchallmeimerAircraft Mechanic Rotor Services 
1986Mark HoltSheet Metal Working Hohns Sheetmetal 
1985Elizabeth MetcalfeHorticulture Conservation Commission 
1984Grant Nowland Carpentry and Joinery John Holland Construction 
1983Tony Pearce Electrical Fitter Mechanic Carrier Airconditioning 
1982Kerrie Sanford Ladies Hairdressing Zimmers
1981David Taylor Aircraft Mechanic Darwin General Aviation
1980Andrew Green Carpentry and Joinery Sitzler Bros
1979Peter MalmschneinerDiesel Mechanic McMahon Construction
1978Colin George Plant Mechanic Hastings Deering (Aust) Ltd
1977Michael Dahl Plumber and Drainer Barclay brothers
1976Derek grace Electrical Fitter Mechanic Nightcliff Electrical 
1975Unknown  
1974Unknown  
1973Unknown  
1972Unknown  
1971Unknown  
1970Unknown  
1969Sharron Watters Ladies Hairdressing Veronica's Salon 
1968Unknown  
1967Paul Ivinson Electrical Fitter Mechanic  
1966Unknown  
1965Unknown  
1964Veronica FraserLadies Hairdressing Veronica's Salon 
1963Anthony Singh Carpentry and Joinery Department of Works
1962Paul Yeun Carpentry and Joinery Department of Works
1961Colin J. Bowie Motor Mechanic Department of Works
1960Michael Higgins Printing MachinistJR Coleman 
1959Thomas Crosby Motor Mechanic Department of Works
1958Allan Wardle Fitter and Truner Department of Works
1957Clifford NissenMotor Mechanic Gillen View Garage 
1956Norman Graham Fitter and Truner Department of Works
1955Leonard McCoppinFitter and Truner Department of Works

YearNameQualificationEmployer
2025Jade McGowanCertificate III in Process Plant OperationsProgrammed Skilled Workforce
2024Storm CloudCertificate IV in Training and AssessmentSt John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc
2023Thanapat (Joe) KellieCertificate IV in Information TechnologyNEC Australia
2022Sarah PettiferCertificate III in BusinessGTNT Group
2021 Lorraine Randall Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance Response Employment and Training
2020 Jaylie Maddaford Certificate III in PMA Process Plant Operations Programmed Skilled Workforce
2019 Jack Short Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology Red Centre Technology Partners
2018 Kimberly Brewster Certificate III in Business Administration Programmed Skilled Workforce
2017 Teah McCallum Certificate III in Business Department of Corporate and Information Services
2016 Neda Aleksic Certificate III in Business GTNT
2015 Michael Perez Certificate II in Telecommunications SKILLED Group
2014 Bradly Malby Certificate III in Business Administration GTNT / DCIS
2013 Louise Galey (nee Maxwell) Certificate IV in Population Health GTNT / Health Promotion Strategy Unit, NT Government, Department of Health
2012 Cameron Smith Certificate II in Agriculture Consolidated Pastoral Company
2011 Melissa Agnew Certificate II Animal Studies Crocodylus Park
2010 Michael Molina Certificate IV in Information Technology (General) GTNT / Territory Technology Solutions
2009 Heath Wheeler Certificate IV Transport Logistics (Rail Operations) Genesee  Wyoming Australia
2008 Tiffany Knight Certificate III in Business Administration GTNT / Department of Corporate and Information Services
2007 Rachael Eyres Certificate III in Business Administration Power Water Corporation / GTNT
2006 Mitchell Beagley Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Aquaculture) GTNT
2005 Jade Carroll Certificate III in Business Department of the Chief Minister
2004 Kylie Oats Government Department of Education, Science and Training
2003 Camille Lew Fatt Certificate III in Business Northern Territory University
2002 Malissa English Certificate III in Retail Operations The Jewellers Workshop
2001 Sally Odgers Office Administrations Outback Photographics
2000 Natasha McAdam Small Business Operations NT Correctional Services
1999 Clinton Hawkins Rural Skills Australian Agricultural Company
1998 Ryan Jenkins Small Business Operations Three Ways Roadhouse
1997 Ewa Rohoza Office Clerical Department of Transport and Works
1996 Katherine Moore Certificate II in Clerical and Administration Leader of the Opposition
1995 Mark Mortimore Office Technology NCOM - NT Treasury
1994 Graham Smith Office Technology NCOM - NT Treasury
1993 Sharna Cochrane Office Clerical Nabalco
1992 Katherine Kelly Certificate II in Office Clerical - Commonwealth Public Sector Austrlia Post Katherine
1991 Tracey Jones Office Clerical Australian Tax Office
1990 Carol Manfong Office Clerical Kalano Association
1989 Aaron Abala Food and Drink Waiting Diamond Beach Hotel Casino

YearNameQualification
2025Jacqueline FloranceCertificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
2024Courtney StewartDiploma of Beauty Therapy
2023Loan NguyenDiploma of Beauty Therapy
2022Kira VanderkleyCertificate III in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness
2021 Makisha Tilmouth Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
2020 Darren Braun Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
2019 Jacqui Culgan Certificate III and IV in Fitness
2018 Kaylee Appleyard Diploma of Training Design and Development
2017 Patrick Rivers Graduate Certificate in Community Service Practice (Statutory Child Protection) and Graduate Certificate in Community Service Practice (Client Assessment and Case Management)
2016 Ashlee Coleman
Certificate III in Community Services, Certificate IV in Community Services
2015 Karen Rose Diploma of Logistics
2014 Aimee Williams Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness
2013 Calista Hudson Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness
2012 Carolyn Maxsted Certificate IV in Fitness
2011 Carine Kapiamba Tshimbu Diploma Business Admin
2010 Amy Lewis Certificate III in Youth Work
2009 Samantha Ziegler Certificate III in Business
2008 Not awarded  
2007 Kelly Adams Diploma in Children’s Services
2006 Huw Brokensha Certificate IV in Business
2005 Patricia  Olsson Diploma of Library and Information Services
2004 Judith Trezise Certificate III in the Seafood Industry (Seafood Processing)
2003 Heather Wilson Diploma in Community Services (Child Care)
2002 Bryan Walters  
2001 Kerrie Wattam Certificate III in Business (Office Administration)
2000 Belinda Hunt Diploma of Engineering 
1999 Rose Jubber Certificate II in Horticulture- Nursery
1998 Dale Meehan Diploma of Engineering (Civil)
1997 Robyn Alexander Associate Diploma of Education
1996 Celina McKean Associate Diploma of Science Environmental Biology
1995 Bronwyn Truscott Associate Diploma of Education

YearNameQualificationSchoolEmployer
2025Zeth KingCertificate III in Engineering - Mechanical TradeSchool Taminmin CollegeFluid Power Au Pty Ltd
2024Zane EdwardsCertficate III Air Conditioning and RefrigerationCasuarina Senior CollegeLP Air Conditioning
2023Lily BrightCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceKatherine High SchoolGTNT Group
2022Bella FaullCertificate III HairdressingGood Shepherd Lutheran CollegeCarlee Hair Design
2021 Elyssia Tallon-Rosas Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance   Response Employment & Training
2020 Katlyn Craig Certificate II in Business Katherine High School GTNT
2019 Ashlee Gilder Certificate III in Individual Support   Top End Health Services
2018 Tullalah Ormsby Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care   Farrar Early Learning Centre
2017 Kate Gornall Certificate III in Business   Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment
2016 Dimiti Andresen Certificate III Dental Assisting   Department of Health
2015 Raymond Fordimail Certificate III in Business Katherine High School Nitmiluk Tours
2014 Liam May Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Darwin High School Electric NT Pty Ltd
2013 Teague Masterson Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Good Shepherd Lutheran College Hastings Deering
2012 Jane Alia Certificate III in Dental Assisting Darwin High School Darwin Dental Clinic
2011 Connor Reid Certificate III Automotive Technology (Heavy) Darwin High School GTNT / Hastings Deering
2010 Yazmin Brown Certificate III in Automotive Technology (Light Vehicle) Casuarina Senior College Kerry's Automotive Group
2009 Jarrod Benton Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management Kormilda College Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sports
2008 Graeme Talbot Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management Taminmin High School Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts
2007 Mitchell Wooding   Centralian Senior Secondary College Alice Off Road Mechanical Repairs
2006 Amina Sherif   Sanderson High School

YearNameQualificationSchool
2025Tenzin FinchCertificate III in BusinessTaminmin College
2024Tahya AndersonCertificate III in AgricultureTaminmin College
2023Luzena Chevalier-RobertsCertificate III in AgricultureTaminmin College
2022Tayla HebbronCertificate II in Rural OperationsTaminmin College
2021 Tayla Dehne Certificate II in Rural Operations Charles Darwin University
2020 Sophie Reid Certificate III in Business Charles Darwin University
2019 Laurent De Biasio Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Darwin High School
2018 Jemma Young Certificate II in Constructions (Pathways) and Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) Darwin High School
2017 Cameron Brodie Certificate I in Automotive and Certificate II in Maritime Operations Good Shepherd Lutheran College
2016 Scarlett Gray Certificate IV in Fitness Darwin High School
2015 Georgia Lowery Certificate III in Agriculture Taminmin College
2014 Lachlan Synott Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain) Good Shepherd Lutheran College
2013 Tré Manning-Watson Certificate III in Fitness Darwin High School
2012 Joshua Tarrant Certificate III in Fitness and Certificate IV in Fitness Palmerston Senior College
2011 Kendall Nuske Certificate III in Agriculture Taminmin College
2010 Elle Megaw Certificate II and III in Hospitality Darwin High School 
2009 Kirsten Hunter Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Katherine High School
2008 Tulu Taumalolo Certificate II in Business and Certificate II in IT Nhulunbuy High School
2007 Samantha Ziegler Certificate I, II and III in Business Administration, Hospitality and Information Technology Nhulunbuy High School
2006 Brooke Rainbird   Centralian Senior College

YearName Registered training provider Subject area
2025George ChingwangweCharles Darwin University TAFEAir conditioning and refrigeration
2024Maureen SimonCharles Darwin UniversityEarly Childhood
2023 Sharon Stewart WANT Training Services Training and assessment
2022 Justin Burgess Taminmin College  
2021 Wendy Blight Charles Darwin University  
2020 Brendan Flynn Charles Darwin University  
2019 Patricia Sweeney Fawcett Charles Darwin University  
2018 Chrissy Zelley Charles Darwin University Early Childhood Education and Care
2017 Fiona Plunkett Charles Darwin University Agriculture and rural operations, beef cattle production, horsemanship
2016 Liam Fraser Batchelor Institute Carpentry and construction
2015 Matthew Deveraux Taminmin College Agriculture
2014 Nikki Higgins Charles Darwin University Fitness
2013 David Barker Charles Darwin University Bakery
2012 Helen Grant Taminmin College Cookery
2011 Marlene Organ Nhulunbuy High School Hospitality, administration, IT
2010 Howard Pullen Charles Darwin University Electrotechnology
2009 Marlene Organ Nhulunbuy High School Hospitality, administration, IT
2008 Christine Tayler Charles Darwin University Children’s services / education
2007 Robert Schwerdt Charles Darwin University Cookery and bakery
2006 Amanda Cawthorne - Crosby Charles Darwin University

Business categories

YearEmployer
2025Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd
2023 NEC
2022 Glencore McArthur River Mining
2021 St John NT
2020 Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development
2017 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation
2016 Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation
2015 Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation
2014 Hastings Deering
2013 Hastings Deering
2012 Hastings Deering
2011 Traditional Credit Union
2010 Department of Health and Families
2009 Hastings Deering
2008 Hastings Deering
2007 GEMCO
2006 Territory Insurance Office
2005 Unknown
2004 ANZ Bank - NT Region
2003 Traditional Credit Union
2002 Unknown
2001 CAAPS - Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Serivces
2000 Nabalco Pty Ltd

YearEmployer
2025NC Electrical & Air-Conditioning Pty Ltd
2023 Numburindi Store
2022 Frontier Marine Services
2021 Power Concepts
2020 Berry Springs Mechanical
2019 FORWAARD Aboriginal Corporation
2018 Hot Tamale Mexican Cantina
2017 Nail Lovers
2016 Electric NT
2015 HiQA Geotechnical
2014 Arafura Tree Services Pty Ltd
2013 Glamazon
2012 DAC Enterprises Pty Ltd
2011 Gold Medal Plumbing Services NT Pty Ltd
2010 Stone Island Hairdressers
2009 Not awarded
2008 I AM Hair and Spa
2007 Gold Medal Services NT Pty Ltd
2006 Not awarded

YearEmployer
2025Charles Darwin University
2023 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
2022 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
2021Batchelor institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education

YearEmployer
2025National Indigenous Training Academy
2023 Institute of Skills and Training Australia
2022 WANT Training Services
2020 Karen Sheldon Training
2019 Charles Darwin University
2018 Charles Darwin University
2017 Charles Darwin University
2016 Batchelor Institute
2015 Charles Darwin University
2014 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
2013 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
2012 Charles Darwin University
2011 Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services
2010 Charles Darwin University
2009 Charles Darwin University
2008 Connell Wagner
2007 Charles Darwin University
2006 Charles Darwin University
2005 Unknown
2004 Chamber of Commerce NT
2003 Centralian College
2002 Unknown
2001 Centralian College
2000 Centralian College

YearCollaboration name
2025An education-to-community services pathway for supporting children, youth, and families in the Northern Territory
A collaboration between Charles Darwin University and The Department of Children and Families
2023 Roper Gulf Cert III in Community Services Project
A collaboration between Roper Gulf Regional Council and Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
2022 Gas Type B
A collaboration between Territory Generation, Gastrain and Charles Darwin University
2021 Cross Industry collaboration through Apprentice Outplacement during COVID-19 - Trace JV/Ventia
2020 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education and Australian Defence Force
2019 Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education and Northern Territory Correctional Services
2018 PFES Cadet Program
2017 The Hidden Workforce - Carers NT, Crest NT and Response Training Employment
2016 Batchelor Institute in collaboration with Australian Defence Force
2015 Motor Trades Association NT (MTA) in collaboration with Department of Correctional Services (NTDCS) and Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT)
2014 Charles Darwin University with GTNT
2013 Department of Education and Children's Services with Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
2012 Minerals Council of Australia - NT Division with Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
2011 Advanced Training International with Larrakia Development Corporation
2010 Charles Darwin University
2009 ALERT Program - Rio Tinto ALcan
2008 Group Training Northern Territory
2007 Marrara Construction Company
2006 Group Training Northern Territory
2005 Unknown
2004 MARVIN - Department of Health and Community Services
2003 YBE and Nabalco Operator Training School (YNOTS)
2002 Unknown
2001 Back to Basics - Northern Territory University
2000 Waikan Employment and Training Services

Past award categories

YearNameQualification
2019 Sunday Mishu Advanced Diploma in Hospitality
2018 Manfred Mletsin Diploma of Leadership and Management

YearEmployer
2021 NEC
2020 Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd
2019 NEC IT Solutions Pty Ltd
2018 NEC Australia
2017 Hastings Deering
2016 Probuild NT Pty Ltd

YearSchool
2009 Taminmin High School
2008 Nhulunbuy High School
2007 Casuarina Senior College
2006 Group Training NT Workready Program
2005 Not awarded
2004 Burridj Aboriginal Group Training Company, Katherine High School, Barunga Community Education Centre
2003 Centralian College - Pathways Program
2002 Unknown
2001 Taminmin High School
2000 Darwin TRAC Association

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