Are you an exceptional Apprentice, Trainee, Student or Trainer? Take the leap and apply for a WA Training Award this year!
With eight individual categories and five organisation categories to choose from, the program celebrates excellence across the VET sector and provides an opportunity to showcase impactful stories that highlight why training is such a great pathway.
Eligible winners of the WA Training Awards go on to represent Western Australia at the Australian Training Awards (ATAs) where they participate in professional development opportunities, and attend the ATA Presentation Ceremony to hear winners from each category announced.
Applications close Friday, 10 April, 2026 at 5:00pm.
Finalists will be announced on Monday, 27 July, 2026.
In addition to the recognition, networking and professional development opportunities, winners in individual categories receive $3,000 and organisation winners are recognised as industry leaders and promoted through a variety of media and marketing opportunities.
Winners will be announced at a Presentation Ceremony in September.
For more information visit the WA Training Awards website.
Individual categories:
- WA Apprentice of the Year
- WA School-based Apprentice of the Year
- WA Trainee of the Year
- WA Vocational Student of the Year
- WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
- WA Cultural Diversity Training Award
- WA International Student of the Year
- WA Trainer of the Year
Organisation categories:
- WA Large Employer of the Year
- WA Small Employer of the Year
- WA Industry Collaboration of the Year
- WA Small Training Provider of the Year
- WA Large Training Provider of the Year
Meet the 2025 WA Training Awards Winners from North Regional TAFE. (opens in a new tab)