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The Novaskill Course Participation Excellence Award recognises the outstanding efforts of a student that has completed any kind of training with Novaskill.

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The Novaskill Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Award recognises the achievements of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who displays a strong understanding and knowledge of the VET system and demonstrates an outstanding commitment to their learning and their community.

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The Large Employer of the Year Awards recognises a large enterprise, with 20 or more staff, which has achieved excellence in the provision and facilitation of ‘nationally recognised training’ to its employees, and shows a commitment to the apprenticeship and traineeship system.

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The Small Employer of the Year Award recognises a small enterprise of less than 20 staff, which has achieved excellence in the provision and facilitation of ‘nationally recognised training’ to its employees, and shows a strong commitment to the apprenticeship and traineeship system.

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The Novaskill RTO Trainee of the Year is presented to a trainee from any business that is educated through our RTO and who has demonstrated excellence in all aspects of their training.

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The Novaskill School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award is presented to a student who is undertaking a Certificate II or above qualification as a part-time School-Based Trainee. The Award recognises the student’s commitment to their studies at school, in the VET sector and in the workplace.

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The Novaskill GTO Trainee of the Year is presented to a Novaskill trainee, employed by our Group Training arm, who has been outstanding in all aspects of their training and employment.

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The Novaskill Apprentice of the Year Award is presented to a final year of trade apprentice who has been outstanding in all aspects of their training and demonstrates the relevance of life-long learning.

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This category recognises a student or employee who has displayed exceptional leadership attributes with less than 2 years’ experience in the industry and has had a positive impact on the business in which they are employed.

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This award category recognises an inspiring Apprentice, Trainee or Student who has faced and overcome significant challenges in their lives that would have otherwise prevented them from undertaking or completing their training.

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A special memorial award presented to an apprentice that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their studies and employment.