Released 12/09/2025
The ACT’s vocational education and training sector came together last night to recognise outstanding individuals, organisations, and training providers at the ACT Training Awards.
Each year the ACT Training Awards recognise individuals and organisations across 13 categories, including ACT Apprentice of the Year, ACT Trainee of the Year, ACT Small Employer of the Year and ACT Industry Collaboration.
Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations, Michael Pettersson MLA, said the annual awards are an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedication, innovation, and achievements of those contributing to the success of the sector.
“The ACT is proud to have a strong and vibrant vocational education and training sector, supported by high-quality providers offering a wide range of courses for learners and employers,” Minister Pettersson said.
“As our city grows, these skills are vital to driving economic development and preparing our young people for the future.”
“I would like to congratulate each of the finalists and winners in the individual and organisation award categories and wish them all the best when they represent the ACT at the Australian Training Awards later this year.”
“I applaud each of the employers and organisations recognised this year for their commitment to supporting continuous skill growth. Not only does this strengthen individual career pathways, but contributes to a more resilient and adaptable workforce for our city.”
“This resilience and adaptability are supported by initiatives like Free TAFE, special policy initiatives unpinned by the National Skills Agreement, and our commitment to growing the ACT workforce to 300,000 jobs by 2030. We’ll continue to work with the sector to strengthen our economy, the capability of our workforce, and the quality of jobs offered by our dynamic and growing local industries.”
Winners at the 2025 ACT Training Awards will now represent the ACT at the Australian Training Awards later this year. These are the peak national awards that showcase best practice in vocational education and training (VET).
For more information about the winners visit www.act.gov.au/skills/act-training-awards.
ACT Training Award winners 2025 – Individuals
- ACT Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year - Kaydence Claire Storm
- ACT Apprentice of the Year - Stewart McLeod
- ACT Trainee of the Year - Jiwon Kwack
- ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year - Jaharn Mundy-Drazevich
- ACT Vocational Student of the Year - Shane Jordyn Vincent
- ACT VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year - Laura Henry
ACT Training Award winners 2025 – Organisations
- ACT Large Employer of the Year - Frances Crimmins, YWCA Canberra
- ACT Industry Collaboration - Wodens Monaro Highway Civil Taster Program
- ACT Small Training Provider of the Year - Centre of Professional Learning & Education (Cple)
- ACT Large Training Provider of the Year - Canberra Institute of Technology
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