Below are the requirements for each award category.
Required supporting evidence
- Written reference from nominees’ employer, host employer, teacher or trainer, or principal.
- Signed declaration by the nominee’s employer or training provider’s (see note).
- Photo of nominee.
Notes
The employer/training provider declaration is an acknowledgement from the nominee’s employer or training provider that they are aware of the nomination and approve of any time off for activities related to the Victorian Training Awards e.g. finalist interviews, gala ceremony, professional development workshops etc.
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2026 VTA Employer - Training Provider Declaration(opens in a new window)PDF 118.36 KBRequirements in addition to the above
Required supporting evidence
- Signed declaration by the nominee’s school principal (see note).
Notes
A school declaration is an acknowledgment from the principal of the nominee’s school that they are aware of the nomination and approve of any absence for activities related to the Victorian Training Awards e.g. finalist interviews, gala ceremony, professional development workshops etc.
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2026 VTA School Declaration(opens in a new window)Word 243.84 KBRequired supporting evidence
- Evidence of qualification
- Written reference from employer or host employer
- Signed declaration by the nominee’s employer/training provider (see note).
- Photo of nominee
Notes
The employer/training provider declaration is an acknowledgment from the nominee’s employer or training provider that they are aware of the nomination and approve of any time off for activities related to the Victorian Training Awards e.g. finalist interviews, gala ceremony, professional development workshops etc.
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Click the link below to download the Employer/training provider declaration form.
2026 VTA Employer - Training Provider Declaration(opens in a new window)PDF 118.36 KBRequired supporting evidence
- Up to 3 single A4 pages of relevant evidence.
- Photo of nominee.
Required supporting evidence
- Up to 5 relevant photographs showcasing the organisation or initiative.
- Signed business endorsement by the CEO/MD of the nominating organisation (see note).
- Full colour logo (EPS format).
Notes
A business endorsement is an acknowledgment from the CEO/MD of the nominating organisation, that they endorse the nomination submitted on behalf of the organisation.
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2026 VTA Business Endorsement(opens in a new window)PDF 110.18 KBRequirements in addition to the above
Required supporting evidence
- Evidence of enrolled student numbers as reported by the nominee to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), in their most recent annual data collection period.
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