2016 Award Winners
2016 Apprentice of the Year - Winner
Cody Milne
Riverland Data & Security
Cert III Data & Voice Communications
TAFE SA
Cody is enrolled as an Apprentice in Data & Voice Communications and his overall commitment on all levels is outstanding. His problem solving, innovative and forward thinking is adding value to both his employer and customers and suggests he has a very bright future in the communications industry.
2016 Apprentice of the Year - Runner Up
Melanie Cranmer
Loxton Community Hotel Motel
Cert III Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA
Melanie has added a new dimension to the Loxton Hotel food division helping the head chef provide innovative regional menus. She is a star in the making who is helping enhance the hotel’s dining experience with her positive attitude and enthusiasm to make things better.
2016 Trainee of the Year - Winner
Casey Cocks
Pure Skin Beauty & Spa
Cert III Beauty Services
TAFE SA
Casey has thrived during traineeship and has shown excellence in customer service being an integral part of her role. She is a highly respected employee who shows passion and enthusiasm for her work by undertaking continuous improvement activities both in the salon and the community.
2016 Trainee of the Year - Runner Up
Mark Featherston
Tim Whetstone MP
Cert III Business Administration
RTO TAFE SA
Mark completed a traineeship in our local MP’s electorate office which has provided Mark with some vital life and work skills that will help him in his future endeavours. During this time, he worked as part of a small team and was able to fit in very well. He has an enthusiasm to learn and took on additional study whilst on his traineeship.
2016 Industry Winner - Automotive
Mark Pickering
Gibbs Auto & Electrical
Mark has embraced a lot of extra responsibilities both within his role at Gibbs Auto Electrical and as a senior firefighter with the Monash CFS. He has an ability to communicate with customers to explain all aspects of the tasks required before and after the job. He has proven to be a valuable contributor to his employer’s business and a high achiever.
2016 Industry Winner - Building & Construction
William Carr
Prestige Kitchens & Cabinets
Will is a natural leader who has benefited from his eagerness to learn and incredible work ethic started his building career as a matured age apprentice. He is a self-starter who attributes much of his development to on the job training provided by his employer Tony Romeo.
2016 Industry Winner - Commercial Cookery
Melanie Cranmer
Loxton Community Hotel Motel
Melanie has added a new dimension to the Loxton Hotel food division helping the head chef provide innovative regional menus. She is a star in the making who is helping enhance the hotel’s dining experience with her positive attitude and enthusiasm to make things better.
2016 Industry Winner - Data & Voice Communications
Cody Milne
Riverland Data & Security
Cody is enrolled as an Apprentice in Data & Voice Communications and his overall commitment on all levels is outstanding. His problem solving, innovative and forward thinking is adding value to both his employer and customers and suggests he has a very bright future in the communications industry.
2016 Industry Winner - Electrical
Keenan Wilksch
Statewide Group Training hosted by Central Irrigation Trust
Keenan’s attention to detail and aptitude for all things electrical have quickly made him a valuable member of the CIT maintenance team. He has shown great motivation towards his work and studies and his development is a credit not only to himself but to his mentors at CIT.
2016 Industry Winner - Hairdressing
Jacquline Goldfinch
Cindy’s Hair & Beauty
Jacquline has faced a number of challenges to achieve her goals and has blossomed into one of the finest apprentice hairdressers in the region. She has an amazing personality and passion and the ability to make special connection with young and old to make them feel good about themselves.
2016 School Based Apprentice of the Year - Winner
Chernoa Morrow
Employer: Cindy’s Hair & Beauty
Industry: C3 Hairdressing
RTO: Clip Joint Education
Chernoa completed Year 12 at Loxton High School in 2016. During this time, she commenced a School Based Apprenticeship as an Apprentice Hairdresser with Cindy’s Hair and Beauty in Berri. Chernoa has been described as being very dedicated to her training and is advancing very quickly with her studies. She loves the creativity in her work and the opportunity to make people feel beautiful and confident.
2016 School Based Apprentice of the Year - Runner Up
Braydon Eckermann
Employer: G J Dix Engineering
Industry: C3 Engineering
RTO: TAFE SA
Braydon completed Year 12 at Renmark High School in 2016. He commenced a School Based Apprenticeship with G J Dix and Sons Pty Ltd in Renmark undertaking Certificate 3 in Engineering (Mechanical). Braydon is described as demonstrating outstanding skills, he loves the variety of his work and looks forward to his career in Engineering.
2016 School Based Trainee of the Year - Winner
Tayla Kingham
Employer: Bonney Lodge Nursing Home
Industry: C3 Providing Individualised Support
RTO: TAFE SA
Tayla completed Year 11 at Glossop High School in 2016, while also doing a School Based Traineeship in Individual Support at Bonney Lodge Nursing Home. Tayla sees her traineeship as an integral step towards achieving her goal to become a Registered Nurse and Midwife. Tayla is described a natural in dealing with people with excellent communication skills and drive.
2016 School Based Trainee of the Year - Runner Up
Emma Ziegler
Employer: Illalangi Gourmet Foods
Industry: C3 HospitalityRTO: MADEC
Emma has completed Year 12 at Waikerie High School in 2016. She has been undertaking a School Based Traineeship in Hospitality with Illalangi Gourmet Foods in Waikerie. Emma has been very involved with her school community through sporting events, as Secretary of the SRC and Randell House Captain. Emma plans to study Occupational Therapy at University.
2016 Vocational Educational Student of the Year - Winner
Erica Austria
Industry: C3 Business
RTO: MADEC
Erica studied Year 11 at Waikerie High School in 2016. During the year, she undertook Certificate 3 in Business as a VET course whilst maintaining a tertiary study pathway. Erica has been described as mature beyond her years, and applies herself well to all activities that she undertakes. On completion of her SACE, Erica intends to go to University to study Law and Justice.
2016 Vocational Educational Student of the Year - Runner Up
Chloe Warrick
Industry: C3 Media/C4 Music Business
RTO: TAFE SA/MusicSA
Chloe studied Year 11 at Loxton High School in 2016. She undertook Certificates 3 in Media and Certificate 4 in Music Business as VET courses. Chloe has had some great achievements with her music writing and performing, and has her future firmly planned.
