1300apprentice AWARDS

Established in 2007, this annual celebration recognises and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and innovative contributions within their respective fields.

Brieana Guidi Cabinet maker apprentice
Shawn Jefferies
Elektra McKenzie
Blaze Taylor
Luke Britten
Lucy Rowland
Edward Bailleau
Abbey Graf
Timothy Wohlfiel
Bevan Collins
Joel Tekely
Matthew Rafferty
Jade Hand
Awards

Our awards are sponsored by MEGT and ACCM.

Open

Check your eligibility and choose one category only. Check if you match the criteria.

Eligible

Your eligibility is endorsed by your host employer. Request a nomination form from your Field Officer.

Criteria

Once the endorsement is approved, match your achievements to the awards criteria.

Content

Check your supporting content is ready to upload, your images, video or presentation is limited to 5MB.

Submit

Submit your online nomination form. Email your supporting documents to 1300apprentice admin.

Judging

All nominations are reviewed equally by a panel of judges.

Announcement

A short list of finalists are announced online. Winners are announced separately.

Presentation

Individual presentation of certificate, trophy or prize according to each category.

Key Dates

  • Awards open 9am 3 March 2025
  • Awards close 5pm on 11 April 2025
  • Winners announced 12 noon on 17 April 2025
  • Presentations May onwards

Sponsors

Any Questions?

Reach out to your field officer or call our office on 1300 277 736.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility criteria?

You must be an active apprentice or trainee during the period of 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025. Each category has a different criteria. It is recommended that you view the criteria on each category page before selecting the best criteria that suits your nomination.

How many categories can I submit a nomination?

You can apply for one category only each year.

How do I apply?

Contact your 1300apprentice Field Officer to obtain an application form. Your application must be supported by your host employer and Field Officer. Once the endoresement is approved, match your achievements to the awards criteria, then submit your nomination form and supporting documents (limited to 5MB).

What is the process for applying for an award?

Awards: Our awards are sponsored by MEGT and ACCM.

Open: Check your eligibility and choose one category only, check if you match the criteria.

Criteria: Once the endorsement is approved, match your achievements to the awards criteria.

Content: Check your supporting content is ready to upload, your images, video or presentation is limited to 5MB.

Submit: Submit your online nomination form. Email your supporting documents to 1300apprentice admin.

Judging: All nominations are reviewed equally by a panel of judges.

Host employers, apprentices and trainees can contact your Field Officer to find out more.

What categories are available?

Eight categories are:

  • Safe work practices award
  • First Nations apprentice or trainee of the year
  • Women in trade award
  • School-based trainee/apprentice of the year
  • Rising star of the year
  • Adult apprentice of the year
  • Trainee of the year
  • Apprentice of the year

What is the process of selection?

Applications are assessed based on the information provided and will be assessed by a panel. All applications must be received by 11 April 2025, with winners announced on 17 April 2025.

Have a question not answered? Contact us via this form or call us on 1300 277 736.

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