APPRENTICE 20 AWARDS

MBA Group Training (GT) hosted the 2022 Apprentice Awards on Friday 10 February 2023. Over 120 apprentices, guests and sponsors gathered at the Master Builders ACT Workshop in Fyshwick to celebrate the up-and-coming talent in carpentry. Three finalists and one winner were chosen from each Certificate III in Carpentry class for their notable dedication to training. The Class Winners included Grant Paxton, William Clode, Ben Burnell, Michael Cole, Joshua Jenkins, Mackenzie Carman, Aemon Mesman and Joshua Allen.

Kam Yeung Yip (Sako) was the overall winner of the Stage 1 Award, Jack McCallion was for the Stage 2 Award and Mitchell Gatenby was the overall winner of Stage 3 and he was given the honour of 2022 MBA Apprentice of the Year.

Mitchell was chosen as the Apprentice of the Year because of his genuine passion for carpentry, great work ethic and willingness to consider multiple solutions when problemsolving. You can read more about Mitchell on page 42.

All attendees were able to appreciate the positive mentality and solid work ethic of the apprentices in attendance, as well as the strong support network of colleagues, industry professionals and loved ones needed to support them through these years of growth.

Several sponsors also attended to give their support. Thanks to Bosch, Makita and Total Tools Fyshwick, twelve apprentices walked away with lucky door prizes, including a range of tools, tool bags, a heated jacket, a site box and other great equipment.

The evening was a welcome chance for everyone to relax and appreciate the fruits of their labour while enjoying a delicious dinner from Meraki Eats, Mr. Papa and Alex the Pizza Guy, as well as music from the talented Bill Olson.

Congratulations to the winners and finalists who were celebrated on the night; the future of the construction industry is looking very bright.