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Education Awards
Now in its second year, the TAFE Gippsland Awards celebrate and recognise our outstanding students, dedicated teachers and staff, and valued industry and community partners who help make a difference across Gippsland.
The 2026 TAFE Gippsland Awards winners were announced at a special presentation event, with finalists and winners recognised for their achievements, contributions and commitment to education, training and community impact.
Find out more about this year’s finalists, past winners and our sponsors and partners whose generous contributions help make these important awards possible.
Award categories
2025 Education Award Winners
Apprentice of the Year Awards
Jack Wylie
Animal Sciences
Tate Chisholm
Carpentry
Carmelle Larsen
Cookery
Darcy Paul
Electrotechnology
Reuben Pinkerton
Engineering – Fabrication Trade
Spencer Lambert
Engineering – Mechanical Trade
Cameron Leadoux
Food & Fibre
Emily Armistead
Hairdressing
Callum Buckland
Painting & Decorating
Paul Atkinson
Plumbing
Absent: Michael Franghis - Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Community Impact Award
Amber Leyshan
Koorie Students of the Year
Sione Tuiono
Absent: Ric Harrison
School Based Apprenticeship Awards
Zac McCrae
Student Pathways Award
Alexis Just
Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award
Brad Lancaster
Kellie Smith
Luke Copeland
Vocational Student of the Year Awards
Julie Watson
Business Services
Charlotte Pors
Education
Ruby Adams
Hair & Beauty
Charlee Jinnette
Health
Adam Horn
Nursing
Lexi Markwell-O'Neill
Senior Secondary
Absent: Kelly-Anne O'Connell - Alcohol & Other Drugs, Disability, Mental Health, Bianca McCrea - Animal Studies, Zhanna Voronkova - Community Services and Leanne Farley - Horticulture & Agriculture.