The Master Electricians Australia Apprentice of the Year Awards are a symbol of excellence, with the winners representing the cream of the industry’s crop, setting the benchmark for future generations of apprentices.
Award categories include First Year Apprentice of the Year, Second Year Apprentice of the Year, Third Year Apprentice of the Year and National Apprentice of the Year.
To be eligible for the awards, apprentices must be employed by a Master Electrician (ECA Member). For the National Apprentice of the Year category, the nominee must be a current fourth year electrical apprentice or have completed an electrical apprenticeship since September 2012.
The 2013 National Apprentice of the Year will receive the opportunity to work with industry peers, an all expenses paid trip to Sydney for them and their employer to view the new HPM facility and to dine with HPM and MEA executives, as well as a trophy to show off their achievement.
Also fast approaching are the 2013 Far North Queensland Excellence Awards, which will give those pursuing traineeships or apprenticeships in Queensland the opportunity to be recognised for their efforts and achievements.
Other award categories in the excellence awards include North Queensland Master Electrician of the Year, Innovative Product of the Year, Green Project of the Year and Commercial Project of the Year.
Nominations for both awards close on July 31, with the awards ceremony to be held on August 24.