Western Australia

Welding Professional of Year Matthew Lee from Taylors Engineering and Welding Services Matthew is an expert welding and quality control and assurance supervisor, with extensive industry experience. He has worked across various industries, from mining through to construction. He takes professional development seriously, having gained IWS, IWI-S, and AS2214 qualifications.

The 2nd Runner Up is: Trent Groves from GF Engineering.

The 1st Runner Up is: Selvakumar Subbiah from CPB Contractors.

Young Trades Person of the Year David Jonas from Bossong Engineering David completed his apprentice early, and is undertaking additional training that will see him take on the role of Manager of the Bossong PTA division, overseeing several robots and completing jobs for customers in the oil and gas industry. David’s contribution to such a wide scope of work and his attitude towards improving himself make him a deserving winner.

The Runner Up is: Sapphire Bengiler from Monadelphous.

Training and Education – Individual Teacher Award Darren Way from South Metropolitan TAFE Having been a boilermaker and fabricator for over 20 years, Darren gained extensive hands-on industry experience. A big believer in personal development and a love of mentoring apprentices, saw Darren move into industry training in 2008. All his students and colleagues agree—Darren’s passion for welding and the industry is clear in his teaching.

Training and Education – Organisation Award South Metropolitan TAFE South Metropolitan TAFE is one of Western Australia’s most diverse training providers. The college offers more than 340 qualifications, including tailored relevant welding and fabrication training. Their facilities are world-class, providing students with hands-on experience in a real-life industry setting.

Matthew Lee receives his award.

David Jonas from Bossong Engineering.

South Metropolitan TAFE.

Company of the Year - Fabrication Monadelphous Group Monadelphous Group makes a significant contribution and ongoing commitment to enhancing the welding and fabrication industry. They have created innovative solutions through research projects, developed a comprehensive apprenticeship program, and boast an excellent safety record.

The Runner Up is: GF Engineering.

Company of the Year – Gas and Gear Coregas Coregas is the only Australian industrial gases company and has been operating since 1974. We manufacture gases locally and distribute throughout Australia and New Zealand via a network of branches and third parties. As a key partner to the welding industry, Coregas is always seeking to raise the bar in terms of service, quality and value.

Coregas, Company of the Year - Gas and Gear.

Geoff Crittenden opens the WA Awards for Excellence. Monadelphous receives their award.

Members of the South Metropolitan TAFE team. Attendees at the WA awards ceremony.