The annual program celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and skill in their respective areas in the 2023 academic year.
This year, South Regional TAFE introduced new awards to acknowledge staff commitment to excellence in customer service, leadership, and innovation in training and assessment.
The awards ceremonies held over two nights at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on 14 March and Albany Entertainment Centre on 21 March, were a momentous occasion for the campuses celebrating the hard work and achievements of students, faculty, and staff.
Mya Morgan was highly awarded with a Certificate of Excellence, SR TAFE Woman in Non Traditional Trade Award, and the overall title of SR TAFE Student of the Year after excelling in her Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology.
South Regional TAFE Managing Director Kathy Keay congratulated all nominees and winners, and said they should be very proud of their achievements.
"2023's SR TAFE Award winners epitomise excellence in student achievement, customer service and teaching excellence within vocational education and training.
“Their accomplishments not only reflect the outstanding talent cultivated within our institution but also underscore the dedication of our lecturers to deliver top-tier training.
“I am proud of the part South Regional TAFE plays in fostering a dynamic learning environment and nurturing individual growth and success.”
23 Great Southern students received a Certificate of Excellence for their outstanding results in 2023.
38 South West students received a Certificate of Excellence for their outstanding results in 2023.
Great Southern Student Awards
Great Southern/SR TAFE Student Gold Awards
- GS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year: Judd Williams – Albany Campus/Albany
- GS Apprentice of the Year: Liam Wright – Albany Campus/ Lange
- GS and SR TAFE Trainee of the Year: Aleesha Claybrook - Albany Campus/ Spencer Park
- GS Vocational Student of the Year: Carly Sigsworth – Katanning Campus/ Onslow
Great Southern Campus Student of the Year Awards
- Albany Campus Community, Health, and Education: Kendall Smith
- Albany Campus Trades, Commerce, and Environmental Science: Ulysses Moore
- Denmark/ Mount Barker Campus: Helen Merrifield
- Esperance Campus: Paige O’Sullivan
- Katanning Campus: Carly Sigsworth
- Narrogin Campus: Darcy King
South West Student Awards
South West/SR TAFE Student Gold Awards
- SW and SR TAFE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year - Elijah Brown: Bunbury Campus/Carey Park
- SW and SR TAFE Cultural Diversity Training Award: Made (Yude) Mahendri Igusti Ayu – Margaret River Campus/Augusta
- SW and SR TAFE International Student of the Year: Louna Poncet – Bunbury Campus/ Broadwater
- SW Trainee of The Year - Claudine Viljoen : Bunbury Campus/ Dalyellup
- SW and SR TAFE Apprentice of the Year: Jhamasyn Hetaraka – Bunbury Campus/ Gelorup
- SW and SR TAFE Vocational Student of the Year: Tess Hogan – Bunbury Campus/ Eaton
- SW and SR TAFE Woman in Non-Traditional Trade Award; Diamond SR TAFE Student of the Year: Mya Morgan – Bunbury Campus/ Boyanup
South West Campus Student of the Year Awards
- Bunbury Campus Business, Hospitality and Community: Louna Poncet
- Bunbury Campus Resource and Environment: William Martin
- Bunbury Campus Trades, Paraprofessionals and Service Industries: Stephanie Williamson
- Busselton Campus: Steven Scott Fiori
- Collie Campus: Dawn Ford
- Harvey Campus: Christina Whild
- Manjimup Campus: Julienne Ramiro
- Margaret River Campus: Yude Mahendri
Staff Awards
South West Campus Trainer of the Year Awards
- Bunbury Campus Business, Hospitality and Community: Eloise Cheney
- Bunbury Campus Resource and Environment: Michael Wohlrab
- Bunbury Campus Trades, Paraprofessionals and Service Industries: Darryl Ball
- Busselton Campus: Carla Gillmore
- Collie Campus: Sally-Anne Young
- Harvey Campus: Lee Westwood
- Manjimup Campus: Caroline Gledhill
- Margaret River Campus; Diamond SR TAFE Trainer of the Year: Kelly Dickinson, Commercial Cookery
Great Southern Campus Trainer of the Year Awards
- Albany Campus: Michelle Smith
- Denmark/ Mount Barker Campus: Nikki Green
- Esperance Campus: Kath Brown and Matthew Thompson
- Katanning Campus: Andrea Rundle
SR TAFE Staff Gold Awards
- Customer Service Excellence – Team: Collie Jobs and Skills Centre – Collie Campus
- Customer Service Excellence – Individual: Chris Kay, Facilities – Bunbury Campus
- Leadership: Natalie Cook, Manager Collie Jobs and Skills Centre – Collie Campus
- Innovation in Training and Assessment: Rick Spooner, Automotive Lecturer - Bunbury Campus
- Managing Director Recognition Award: Cis Narkle, Aboriginal Services – Bunbury Campus
- Managing Director Recognition Award: Andrea Rundle, Education Support – Katanning Campus
- Managing Director Recognition Award: Albany Short Courses Team – Albany Campus