2010 Finalists
Below are the finalists for the 2010 Victorian Training Awards. Finalists are listed in no particular order.
Victorian Apprentice of the Year
| Name | Employer | Training Organisation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Taylor |
Crown Melbourne Limited | Box Hill Institute of TAFE | Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Systems Electrician) |
| Callan Ridge |
Australian Industry Group Training Services | Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE | Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade |
| Daniel Roszak |
RYCEA Engineering | Victoria University | Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade |
| Mathew Beavis |
BMW Group Australia | Box Hill Institute of TAFE | Certificate III in Automotive - Mechanical Technology |
Victorian Employer of the Year
| Name |
|---|
| Simonds Homes |
| Crown Melbourne Limited |
| McDonalds Australia |
Victorian Large Training Provider of the Year
| Name |
|---|
| East Gippsland Institute of TAFE |
| Gordon Institute of TAFE |
| Chisholm Institute |
Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year
| Name |
|---|
| One World for Children |
| Spectrum Education and Training (SET) |
| Flexible Training Solutions |
Victorian Teacher/Trainer of the Year
| Name |
Training Organisation |
|---|---|
| Ken Radley | South West Institue of TAFE |
| Barbara Vaughan | GippsTAFE |
| Marko Dumovic | RMIT |
Victorian Vocational Student of the Year
| Name | Employer | Training Organisation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hogan | Holmesglen TAFE | Holmesglen TAFE | Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology |
| Linda Day | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE | Certificate III in Horticulture | |
| Victoria McLure | Victoria University | Diploma of Youth Work | |
| Kerri Ross | University of Ballarat | Diploma of Agriculture |
Victorian Trainee of the Year
| Name | Employer | Training Organisation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Snoey | LaTrobe University | Wodonga Institute of TAFE | Certificate III in Horticulture, Arboriculture |
| Mandie Hambridge | Crown Melbourne Limited | Crown Melbourne Limited | Certificate IV in Hospitality |
| Imran Khan | AE Smith & Son Pty Ltd |
Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractor's Association of Victoria | Certificate IV in Drafting (Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services) |
| Brendon Murphy | WPC Group Ltd | Water Training Australia | Certificate III in Water Industry Operations |
Victorian Koorie Student of the Year
| Name | Employer | Training Organisation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bianca Cerminara | Retreat on Spring | Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College | Diploma of Beauty Therapy |
| Rory Smeaton | Kangan Institute - Indigenous Education Centre | Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE Division) | Diploma of Youth Work |
| David Moon - withdrawn | Kangan Institute - Indigenous Education Centre | Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management and Diploma of Sustainability |
| Margaret Martin | Crown Melbourne Limited | Holmesglen Institute of TAFE |
Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) |
| Pearl Dunn | Victoria Police - Swan Hill | Sunraysia Institute of TAFE | Certificate III in Business Administration (Education) |
Victorian Skills for Sustainability
| Name |
|---|
| Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE Division) |
| Sunraysia Institute of TAFE |
Victorian Training Initiative of the Year
| Name | Initiative |
|---|---|
| Box Hill Institute of TAFE | Virtual Hospital |
| Chisholm Institute | Berwick Technical Education Centre |
| Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE Centre of Excellence for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
Certificate IV in TAA (for the Deaf) |
Victorian VET in Schools Excellence Award
| Name |
|---|
| Wangaratta Technical Education Centre |
| Box Hill Senior Secondary College |
| Inner Melbourne VET Cluster Inc |
Victorian School-based Apprentice of the Year
| Name | School |
Employer |
Training Organisation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jye Thompson | Mordialloc College |
Sports Education & Development Australia (SEDA) | Victoria University | Certificate III & IV in Sport and Recreation |
| Rhylee Deas | Rutherglen High School |
Australian Industry Group Training Services | Wodonga Institute of TAFE |
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade |
| Lindsay Johns | Mansfield Secondary College | Mansfield Armchair Cinema | Goulburn Ovens TAFE | Certificate III in Media |
| Jessica Hughes | Dimboola Memorial Secondary College | Clever Stitch |
RMIT University | Certificate III in Clothing Production |
Victorian VET Client Service/Support Excellence Award
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Pauline Farrell | Box Hill Institute of TAFE |
| Brad Beach | GippsTAFE |
| Cathy Clark | Centre for Excellence for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE |
Victorian Small Business of the Year
| Name |
|---|
| Bally Glunin Park |
| The Social Studio |