The TORGAS Mackay Awards was a night to remember where this year's finalists, their host businesses, training providers, family and friends gathered to celebrate the excellence in apprentices and trainees from the Mackay Region over the past 12 months. Congratulations to all finalists and award winners for their outstanding achievements.

The Award Recipients were:

Most Outstanding Trainee of the Year - Retail Business - Michelle Sharrock hosted by Water Dynamics
Most Outstanding Trainee of the Year - Other Industries - Brendan King hosted by Queensland Department of Main Roads & Jolene Mylonas hosted by Dental Central
Encouragement Award - Courtney Schneider hosted by VAE Railway Systems
Most Outstanding 1st / 2nd Year Apprentice of the Year - Automotive - Andrew Worthington hosted by Cummins
Most Outstanding 1st / 2nd Year Apprentice of the Year - Other Industries - Elliott Oai hosted by South's League Club
Rising Star Award - Brooke Donaldson hosted by Northern Suburbs Football Club & Matthew Gardner hosted by Crokers Truck Centre
Most Outstanding 3rd / 4th Year Apprentice of the Year - Automotive - Vladimir Nikolic hosted by Komatsu
Most Outstanding 3rd / 4th Year Apprentice of the Year - Other Industries - Michael Delaney hosted by R & R Cabinet Making
High Achievers Award - Isaac Hennaway hosted by Central Queensland Mining Supplies
Mentor of the Year Award- Wayne Bussey Workshop Supervisor Crokers Truck Centre
Host Business of the Year Award - VAE Railway Systems
TORGAS Apprentice of the Year Mackay - Vladimir Nikolic hosted by Komatsu

Thank you to our sponsors:

The awards night would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors 

Platinum Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor

Silver Sponsors
Busy at Work
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
Crockers Trucks Centre
Steps Disability QLD Inc
Training Queensland