The Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australian Training Awards, celebrating excellence across Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.
The Awards recognise outstanding students, apprentices, trainers and teachers, employers and registered training organisations that demonstrate innovation, dedication and best practice in VET.
“Whether they are mastering a trade, developing specialist skills, teaching the next generation or investing in apprentices and trainees, these finalists are doing incredible work in their communities, and for our country.” said the Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training.
Winners will be announced at the Australian Training Awards gala in Sydney, New South Wales, on Friday 20 November 2026.
All finalists are invited to join the Australian VET Alumni, a national network dedicated to sharing their inspiring stories to encourage greater participation and promote the value of a VET pathway.
More information
- Explore the finalists - 2026 Finalists | Australian Training Awards
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Read the Minister’s media release - Our nation's best in skills and training named as 2026 Australian Training Awards finalists | Ministers' Media Centre