Apprentice Awards Winners 2009

The NECA Apprentice of the Year Awards for 2009 were announced in Melbourne on 25 November, recognising the most outstanding electrotechnology apprentices in Australia.

Winners in three categories, including Industrial, Commercial/Domestic, and Industrial Automation & Communications were awarded for their excellence in work skills and commitment to the industry, with all finalists having already been winners in their respective state finals.

Congratulations to the winners and place-getters:

Industrial Award

First Place: Joe Zappulla, Dunlop ACT
Employer: Control & Electric Pty Ltd, Queanbeyan

Second Place: Tim Vining, East Bentleigh VIC
Employer: O’Donnell Griffin, Port Melbourne

Third Place: Marco Mitic, Thornlie WA
Employer: Electrical Group Training
Host:  New Era Electro Service, Welshpool

Commercial/Domestic Award

First Place: Richard Ryan, Bundoora VIC
Employer: 370 Degrees Group
Host: Nilsen, West Heidelberg

Second Place: Sean Wheeler, Hallett Cove SA
Employer: WM Electrical, Lonsdale

Third Place: Gary Clementson, Kalamunda WA
Employer: Electrical Group Training
Host: Team Electrical Services, Canning Vale

Industrial Automation & Communications Award

First Place: Elissa Galkin, Stratfield South NSW
Employer: NECA Group Training
Host: Elam Communications, West Ryde

Second Place: Amanda Hewison, Mitchell Park SA
Employer: PEER VEET, Woodville
Host:  Diverse Data Communications

Third Place: Craig Mohr, Capalaba QLD
Employer: Stowe Australia, Eight Mile Plains