Central & Northern Sydney Region
The Central & Northern Sydney region spans Sydney’s CBD and inner-city suburbs through to major centres such as Chatswood, St Leonards, Macquarie Park and Hornsby. While largely metropolitan, the region’s diverse communities highlight the important role vocational education and training plays in building skills and supporting career pathways.
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View the 2026 Central & Northern Sydney Training Awards digital program.
2026 regional finalists and winners
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braidan Carr | Certificate III in Accounts Administration | Australian College of Commerce & Management | WorkVentures Ltd | AbSec NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation | - |
| Kiah Cronan | Certificate III in Business | TAFE NSW | Department of Customer Service | - | St Johns Park High School |
| Matilda Thearle | Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance | NSW Health RTO | Sydney Local Health District | - | St Aloysius College Cronulla |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braidan Carr | Certificate III in Accounts Administration | Australian College of Commerce & Management | WorkVentures Ltd | AbSec NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgena Davis | Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | TAFE NSW | Garfish |
| Tori Yardley | Certificate III in Hairdressing | TAFE NSW | Toni & Guy Newtown |
| Raymond Zahrooni | Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade | TAFE NSW | Thales Australia Limited |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Zahrooni | Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade | TAFE NSW | Thales Australia Limited |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cienna Giles-Williams | Certificate II in Animal Care | Taronga Training Institute | Taronga Conservation Society Australia | - | Corrimal High School |
| Katherine Spitzerova | Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation | Australian Training Company | Leisure Employment Australia | Mosman Swim Centre | Narrabeen Sports High School |
| Riley Turner | Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | TAFE NSW | Pilu at Freshwater | - | The Forest High School |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Turner | Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | TAFE NSW | Pilu at Freshwater | The Forest High School |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bec Dobson | Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication | TAFE NSW | Zeal Futures | Service NSW |
| Tanisha Naylor-Moran | Certificate III in Business | SportsReady Education | AFL SportsReady | University of Sydney |
| Yuanchan Wu | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Australian Child Care Career Options (ACCCO) Pty Ltd | Kids Planet Academy | - |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bec Dobson | Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication | TAFE NSW | Zeal Futures | Service NSW |
| Name | Qualifcation | Training Provider | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Aronis | Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services | Independent Schools NSW | Stella Maris College Manly |
| Solomon Lee | Certificate II in Construction Pathways | Sydney Catholic Schools | Corpus Christi College Maroubra |
| Amy Roelands | Certificate II in Hospitality | NSW Department of Education | Asquith High School |
Winner
| Name | Qualifcation | Training Provider | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Aronis | Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services | Independent Schools NSW | Stella Maris College Manly |
| Name | Field of Study | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Crisp | Screen and Media | TAFE NSW |
| Christopher Davies | Foundation Skills | BSI Learning |
| Stephen Roberts | Business Services | Independent Schools NSW |
Winner
| Name | Field of Study | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Crisp | Screen and Media | TAFE NSW |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Hardy | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | NSW Health RTO |
2025 regional winners
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year - Tyirell Raymonde-Salmon
- Apprentice of the Year - Nicole Koprivec
- School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Troy Vale
- Trainee of the Year - Georgia Burton
- VET in Schools Student of the Year - Bridie Irwin
- VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year - Mark Bokenham
- Vocational Student of the Year - Hannah Wilkinson
Postcodes covered by this region
Contact details
For more information about the Central & Northern Sydney Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Regional Liaison Officer (RLO) Lead:
Michelle Heuving
E: Michelle.Heuving@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0477 393 218
Last modified date
11/06/2026
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