Celebrating Excellence: Winners Announced at the 2024 Victorian Apprenticeship Awards
The Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Apprentice Apprenticeship Awards, held on 20 November 2024 at the Plaza Ballroom Melbourne. This prestigious event celebrated the achievements and dedication of Victoria’s most inspiring apprentices and trainees, who have excelled in their fields and made significant contributions to their workplaces and local communities.
Congratulations to the 2024 Award Winners:
- ATOA Apprentice of the Year Bonnie Saunders – NECA Education & Careers
- Trainee of the Year Lucy Mill – Gforce Employment + Recruitment
- STAR Award Mitchell Adams – Ai Group
- School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Noah Tucker – Victorian Group Training
The event also highlighted remarkable individuals who have demonstrated outstanding resilience, leadership, and commitment to their trade:
- Inspiration Award: Women in Trades Lucy Mill – Gforce Employment + Recruitment
- Inspiration Award: Overcoming Adversity Abbey Blackley – Gforce Employment + Recruitment
- Inspiration Award: Indigenous Student of the Year Zelman Wilkinson – Ai Group
- Inspiration Award: Disability Achievement Joshua Cullen – Victorian Group Training
- ATOA Apprentice of the Year People’s Choice Award – Chelsey Mayze Programmed
- Trainee of the Year People’s Choice Award – Adlin Chand Skillinvest
These winners embody the strength, determination, and skill that form the foundation of Victoria’s vocational education and training sector. Their stories of success inspire future apprentices, trainees, and employers alike, and AEN is proud to honor their contributions to Victoria’s workforce and communities.
AEN extends its heartfelt congratulations to each winner and thanks the Group Training Organisations, the Victorian government – Victorian Skills Authority and Apprenticeships Victoria, industry partners and sponsors for their continued support in fostering excellence in apprenticeships.
About the Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN):
The Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) is Victoria’s peak body representing group training organisations that support over 6000 apprentices and trainees in their vocational journeys across the state. Through advocacy, support, and partnership, AEN is committed to strengthening the future of Victoria’s skilled workforce. www.aen.org.au
Quote: Gary Workman – Executive Director AEN.
“We are incredibly proud of the 2024 Victorian Apprenticeship Award winners who have demonstrated outstanding skill, perseverance, and commitment to their chosen fields,” said Gary Workman, Executive Director of the Apprenticeship Employment Network. “These apprentices and trainees represent the future of Victoria’s workforce, and their achievements showcase the transformative power of vocational training. We commend each winner for their dedication and thank the Group Training Organisations and industry partners for their ongoing support in nurturing such exceptional talent. Their success is an inspiration to us all and a testament to the strength of Victoria’s apprenticeship system.”