Top Apprentices Crowned at the Annual Tec-NQ Industry Awards

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Tec-NQ’s much anticipated Apprentice of the Year Awards Gala was held on Friday the 21st of March at The Ville Pavilion.

This year’s event celebrated 33 of North Queensland’s best and brightest apprentices, across 11 categories, all of whom have excelled in their dedication to their chosen trade and truly value the opportunity they’ve been afforded within industry. Support for the gala continued to grow, with record sponsorship and industry engagement. We’re seeing enrolments climb with a growing number of local businesses keen to engage our work-ready apprentices.

Congratulations to the 2025 Tec-NQ Apprentice of the Year category winners and their employers:

Light Vehicle Apprentice of the Year – Noah Reincastle from OSMAC Apprenticeships (Hosted by NQ Auto Group)

Heavy Vehicle Apprentice of the Year – Matti Malaponte from Pyott’s Mechanical and Hydraulics

Mobile Plant Apprentice of the Year – Thomas Jonsson from

Engineering Fabrication Apprentice of the Year – Christopher Pain from KJ Steel

Engineering Mechanical Apprentice of the Year– Blair Moynihan from Mastermyne

Engineering Mobile and Fixed Plant Apprentice of the Year – Jordon Christian from Mendi Constructions

Carpentry Apprentice of the Year – Jordan Napper from Lewis Constructions NQ

Plumbing Apprentice of the Year – Leslie Marsden from Top to Bottom Plumbing NQ

Electrical Apprentice of the Year Townsville – Brodie Powell from Electrical and Airconditioning

Electrical Apprentice of the Year Mackay – John Kenny from IM Industries

Electrical Apprentice of the Year Cairns – Aiden Smith from Jason Cummings Electrical

 

“On behalf of Pyott’s Mechanical & Hydraulics, I want to extend our sincerest thanks for your generous sponsorship of the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Apprentice of the Year. Your support has played a crucial role in making this award possible. Your contribution not only helps recognise outstanding achievements but also fosters a sense of community and encourages excellence. Once again, thank you for your invaluable support.”  – Matti Malaponte to sponsors Western Truck Group

‘Thank you for the contribution, it is kindly appreciated. Also thank you for your supporting role for the future trade to come.” – Jordan Napper to sponsors MEGT

 

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