South East Queensland’s best and brightest in training and skills have been recognised at the 2025 Queensland Training Awards regional final – with local apprentices, students and employers leading the way in rebuilding the State’s skilled workforce.
Winners came from across industries vital to Queensland’s economy, including construction, health, and community services – as the Crisafulli Government drives forward its commitment to restoring the State’s training and employment systems after a decade of neglect.
Top Winners Include:
Twin Rivers Centre in Eagleby, awarded Medium Employer of the Year for delivering hands-on training in retail, hospitality and business, supporting 35 trainees annually and helping people from diverse backgrounds into lasting jobs.
Ari Travis from Logan, named Vocational Student of the Year for turning his lived experience into leadership through a Certificate IV in Youth Work and his advocacy for at-risk youth with Logan-based organisation Everything Suarve.
The regional awards are part of the broader Queensland Training Awards program, which saw 743 nominations across the State – a clear sign of the talent and ambition thriving under the Crisafulli Government’s renewed focus on skills and opportunity.
“These awards aren’t just about recognition. They’re about celebrating the people who are building Queensland’s future,” Minister Bates said.
To learn more about the Queensland Training Awards and view the full list of regional finalists, visit desbt.qld.gov.au/training/qta/winners-and-finalists.