NT Training Awards: Nominations open for 2024 awards
Nominations are now open for the 2024 NT Training Awards. Nominate your favourite apprentice, trainer or employer today.
Do you know a Territorian or a local business that is excelling in the vocational education
and training sector?
Now is the time to recognise their achievements by nominating them for the 2024 NT
Training Awards.
These prestigious awards, now in their 69th year, celebrate the Territory’s most outstanding
students, apprentices, trainees, teachers, trainers, training providers and employers.
Finalists gain access to industry opportunities and become part of an elite group of
ambassadors who represent the Territory’s best in vocational education and training.
Winners and runners-up receive cash prizes and eligible winners have the opportunity to
represent the Territory at the Australian Training Awards – the peak national awards that
showcase best practice in vocational education and training.
Lilly Bright, winner of the School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 NT Training
Awards, graduated school with an ATAR of 93.75 and plans to study medicine at James
Cook University. During her school-based apprenticeship, Lilly dedicated much of her time
working at Katherine District Hospital and now is employed there full-time. Reflecting on her
award journey, she expresses:
“It was a great experience, I made so many useful connections”
The Small Training Provider of the Year at the 2023 NT Training Awards was awarded to the
Institute of Skills and Training Australia, which is a part of GTNT Group. Kathryn Stenson,
the chief executive, says winning Small Training Provider of the Year was an incredible
recognition.
“This win is a huge achievement for our little registered training organisation and reflects our
team’s commitment to excellence in vocational education and training.”
“Our team’s relentless efforts in delivering high-standard training programs across the NT
have culminated in this incredible recognition.”
“The win is also in part due to our incredible students – it is a testament of their dedication to
their training. Their success is our success.”
Institute of Skills and Training Australia went to represent the Northern Territory at the
Australian Training Awards and winning gold for their category.
There are twelve award categories; seven individual and five business categories.
Individual:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
- Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year
- School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
- Trainee of the Year
- VET in Schools Student of the Year
- VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year
- Vocational Student of the Year
Business:
- Industry Collaboration of the Year
- Large Employer of the Year
- Large Training Provider of the Year
- Small Employer of the Year
- Small Training Provider of the Year
Nominations close midday ACST Friday 17 May 2024.
To nominate and view the eligibility criteria, visit www.trainingawards.nt.gov.au
Federal election 2025: All your questions answered
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
‘Contingencies and risks have been factored in’ to project
City of Darwin says it is confident the proposed $150 million redevelopment providing Darwin with a new civic centre and office tower is in alignment and compliance with the Local Government Act and other applicable legislation and requirements.
Cut the red tape, unlock the Territory’s potential
The Northern Territory is standing at a crucial crossroads. We can either allow bureaucracy and blunt policy settings to continue stifling growth, or we can choose a smarter, more responsive path. The NT Property Council’s Ruth Palmer explains why.