The Hon Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training, has officially 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, teachers, employers and registered training organisations that exemplify excellence, innovation, commitment 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.”
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 become members of the Australian VET Alumni, a national network dedicated to sharing their inspiring stories to encourage greater participation and promote the value of VET pathways.