2025 was the 71st year of the Victorian Training Awards recognising and honouring the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Victorian TAFE and training sector.
The awards were held on 19 September 2025 in Melbourne and congratulate all winners and finalists.
Watch all the highlights from the VTA 2025 gala
Meet the 2025 winners and finalists
2025 Victorian Training Awards winners
2025 Outstanding Achievement in the TAFE and Skills Sector Award - Margaret O’Rourke OAM
2025 Apprentice of the Year - Amber Leyshan
2025 Trainee of the Year - Rebecca Gibson
2025 Vocational Student of the Year - Akwal Magek
2025 School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year - Stavriana Taliadoros
2025 Koorie Student of the Year - Shirley Darcy
2025 Teacher/Trainer of the Year - Tarmi A'Vard
2025 Small Employer of the Year - Christie Centre Inc
2025 Large Employer of the Year - V/Line Pty Ltd
2025 Employer Award for Apprenticeship Development - NECA Education & Careers
2025 Industry Collaboration Award - Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC) Early Engagement Social Procurement (GEESP) Program
2025 Community Training Provider of the Year - VICSEG New Futures
2025 Inclusive Training Provider of the Year - Catalyst Training & Disability Services
2025 Small Training Provider of the Year - Civil Contractors Federation Victoria
2025 Large Training Provider of the Year - Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute
Outstanding Achievement in the TAFE and Skills Sector
Meet Margaret O’Rourke OAM, the 2025 Outstanding Achievement in the TAFE and Skills Sector recipient.
Individual categories
Meet the 2025 winners and finalists for the Individual award categories.
Business categories
Meet the 2025 winners and finalists for the Business award categories.
Training Provider categories
Meet the 2025 winners and finalists for the Training Provider award categories.
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