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As a WA Training Awards winner or finalist, you become an ambassador for vocational education and training (VET) in WA.

Your success in your training and through the WA Training Awards will be an inspiration for others to follow a VET pathway.

You will be provided with professional development training on engaging publicly on how to advocate your VET experience in a number of ways.

As a WA Training Awards winner, you may be invited to participate in activities, including but not limited to:

• photo and video shoots promoting your achievements;
• media opportunities (speaking with local press, radio and online journalists);
• panel discussions;
• WA training forums, national and state conferences;
• judging for your category;
• professional development days for award winners; and
• industry/VET sector events.

By sharing your experiences, advice and knowledge you can encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to consider how vocational education and training could benefit them and potentially change their lives. In addition, you may be able to inspire employers and training providers to review their training methods and continue to make improvements. 

All WA Training Award finalists and winners, in both the individual and organisation categories, have a story worth sharing. You never know who might be listening, and how your story can inspire others to expand their horizons.

Should you also win your category at the Australian Training Awards, you’ll be invited to promote the sector on a national scale through a variety of additional activities.

View the Australian Training Awards

Quotes from the 2023 Ambassadors on their WA Training Awards experience 

“Winning WA and Australian Trainer of the Year meant that my work was being recognised on a State and national level and to me that was so exciting! It has been such an incredible opportunity to showcase not only the course I developed but has given me confidence to share my knowledge with other trainers across Australia.”

Holly Gudsell — WA and Australian Trainer of the Year 2023

“Winning a WA Training Award has helped me become a better person. I am able to have a good yarn with people and tell them my story and explain that there is no boundary and you can achieve your goals.”

Federica Ceretta — WA International Student of the Year 2023

“This award has become more than a recognition of my efforts; it has transformed into a symbol of the journey I’ve undertaken. It has instilled in me a sense of strength and confidence in my abilities.”

Olga Hurina — WA Cultural Diversity Training Award winner 2023

“Winning a WA Training Award has helped me become a better person. I am able to have a good yarn with people and tell them my story and explain that there is no boundary and you can achieve your goals.”

Anthony Nelson-Burns — WA Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander of the Year 2023

“I have been provided with experiences and opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible without the WA Training Awards. I’ve been given professional development training and I’ve met and talked with other VET ambassadors from all over the country.”

Kai Baharthah-King — WA Vocational Student of the Year 2023

“I believe the most valuable experience that comes from winning this award is the connections you make with others and the different perspectives they share with you. Being an ambassador for vocational education and training is an incredible honour.”

Hannah Morrison - WA  Trainee of the Year 2023

“When my name was announced as the winner, I was completely taken aback by the atmosphere in the venue. The feeling I felt was like no other, I was overwhelmed with emotions and gratitude.”

Robert Nicolosi — WA School-based Apprentice of the Year 2023

"Winning the WA Apprentice of the Year meant so much to not only me, but to my family. This award was great recognition of not only my own dedication to my training, but of the great people I had around me.”

Amy Hunt — WA and Australian Apprentice of the Year 2023

Inspired to apply for an award as an individual or for an organisation? 

Take a look at the categories and eligibility criteria for each of the award categories, and yours could be the next name listed as an Ambassador.

View the WA Training Award categories