2013 Award Winners
2013 Apprentice of the Year - Winner
Teagan Matthews
Barmera Bakery
Food Processing (Retail Bakery)
2013 Apprentice of the Year - Runner Up
Tia Loulas
Halmani Hair Salon
Hairdressing
2013 Trainee of the Year - Winner
Rachel Schulz
Evolve on Terrace
Floristry
2013 Trainee of the Year - Runner Up
Matthew Jarvis
SMGT – hosted by Cavalier Homes
Building Estimating
2013 Industry Winner - Hairdressing
Tia Loulas
Halmani Hair Salon
In a field of outstanding candidates – Tia Loulas stood out.
As a 3rd year apprentice, Tia’s development has resulted in her being appointed acting manager of one of Renmark leading hair salons.
Tia’s has been described as having skills well ahead of industry benchmarks and consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of her clients.
Her commitment to training, her empathy with customers and her hunger for knowledge on the business and creative aspects of the salon is outstanding.
2013 Industry Winner - Hospitality / Baking
Teagan Matthews
Barmera Bakery
Teagan is a quiet achiever after ranking highly in this award last year, Teagan has taken her career to a new level.
Her skills have been identified by high ranking officials in the baking industry.
The skills and dedication have drawn praise from her employer and have played an integral part in the rise and rise of the Barmera Bakery.
2013 Industry Winner - Automotive
Andrew Baker
Gibbs Auto Electrical
Andrew Baker works closely with his boss in providing a a wide range of services at Gibbs Auto and Electrical.
A life long love of cars and a friendly disposition has been a winning combination for Andrew and the business.
His ability to work independently on a wide range of tasks and has made him an invaluable member of the small Gibbs team.
He has been described as an asset to the business due to his hard working and reliable attitude.
2013 Industry Winner - Building & Construction
Benjamin Evans
SMGT – hosted by Centofanti Builders
Ben has realised a long held ambition to become a carpenter.
His punctuality, people skills, work ethic has made him one of the success stories of these awards.
Ben’s looking forward to continuing to work with Centofanti Builders.
Ben has confidence in the future of the Riverland and is committed in assisting Centofanti Builders in developing the business beyond his apprenticeship.
2013 Industry Winner - Engineering
Clarke Schober
Angove Family Winemakers
Clarke’s wide range of skills have quickly made him a key contributor at Angoves Winery at Renmark.
His extensive engineering skills are used on the company’s vineyards, bottling and crushing facilities.
No matter what the challenge, Clarke is regarded by many on staff as their “go to” man.
His attention to detail is reflected by his participation in the World Skills competition for Turning.
2013 School Based Apprentice of the Year - Winner
Tyson Grieger
Chris Grieger Electrical
Cert III Electrical
2013 School Based Apprentice of the Year - Runner Up
Mark Pickering
Gibbs Auto Electrical
Cert III Automotive Electrical
2013 School Based Trainee of the Year - Winner
Panagiota Tastanellis
Berri Medical Clinic
Cert III and IV Business Administration
2013 School Based Trainee of the Year - Runner Up
Melanie Bakker
District Council of Loxton Waikerie
Cert III in Business Administration
2013 Vocational Educational Student of the Year - Winner
Jack Kay
Waikerie High School
2013 Vocational Educational Student of the Year - Runner Up
Emily Millar
Glossop High School
Cert 111 Fitness
Janine Frost
Waikerie High School
Diploma of Children’s Services
