TAFE Gippsland is celebrating the success of apprentice Tanner Hall, whose dedication, skill and commitment to his trade have been recognised at the 2026 TAFE Gippsland Education Awards.
Tanner Hall (centre) with TAFE Gippsland CEO James Montgomery (left) and TAFE Gippsland Head of Department Emerging Industries and Trades, Alex Terranova.
Tanner's achievement highlights the important role apprenticeships play in building Gippsland's future workforce, combining hands-on industry experience with quality vocational training.
TAFE Gippsland Chief Executive Officer James Montgomery congratulated Tanner on the recognition and acknowledged the support of employer Tequa Plumbing & Civil throughout his apprenticeship journey.
"The Education Awards celebrate learners who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their training and profession, and Tanner is a deserving recipient," Mr Montgomery said.
"Success in vocational education is built on strong partnerships between students, employers and training providers.
“Tanner's achievement reflects the effort he has invested in his learning, alongside the support of the team at Tequa Plumbing & Civil, which recently also won the Employer Award for Apprenticeship Development at the Victorian Training Awards.
"We're proud to work with employers who are committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople and helping strengthen Gippsland's workforce."
Tequa Plumbing & Civil Managing Director Daniel Smolenaars reflected on Tanner’s win.
"We're incredibly proud of Tanner Hall's achievement at the 2026 TAFE Gippsland Education Awards. It reflects Tanner's hard work and commitment, and the values we live by at Tequa Plumbing & Civil,” he said.
"We love working with TAFE Gippsland and supporting the development of the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Investing in our people and our local community is at the heart of what we do."
The annual TAFE Gippsland Education Awards recognise outstanding students, apprentices and trainees who have demonstrated excellence in their studies, workplace learning and contribution to their chosen industry.
For Tanner, the award marks an important milestone in his apprenticeship and recognises the dedication he has shown in developing the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the plumbing industry.