New England Region
The New England Region includes regional centres like Tamworth, Armidale, Glen Innes, and Inverell along with the North-West towns of Moree, Narrabri, and Gunnedah. The region is characterised by diverse landscapes from the Great Dividing Range to the fertile black soil plains to the west. Across its rural and regional communities, vocational education and training supports skills development and pathways for learners across the region.
Tickets to the New England 2026 presentation can be purchased here.
2026 regional finalists and winners
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laynee Cain | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | ECTARC | Skillset | Warrumbungle Shire Council |
| Joanne Campbell | Certificate IV in Housing | CHIA NSW | Homes North Community Housing | - |
| Sarah Gill | Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | TAFE NSW | Tamworth Regional Council | - |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Campbell | Certificate IV in Housing | CHIA NSW | Homes North Community Housing | - |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kada Hutt | Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade | TAFE NSW | Richard Murphy Ausbox |
| Kannan Krishnan | Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology | J B Hunter Technology | CSIRO |
| Nikita Wells | Certificate III in Hairdressing | TAFE NSW | Cooper & Co Hairdressing |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Wells | Certificate III in Hairdressing | TAFE NSW | Cooper & Co Hairdressing |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Androutsos | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Hunter New England Local Health District | Oxley High School |
| Joseph Reading | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Hunter New England Local Health District | Tamworth High School |
| Zac Watson | Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation | Australian Training Company | Creating Chances | Oxley High School |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Reading | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Hunter New England Local Health District | Tamworth High School |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorja Easterman | Certificate IV in Business | TAFE NSW | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Hayley Flemming | Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice | Entry Education | Elders Real Estate Tamworth |
| Arianna Klein | Certificate III in Horticulture | TAFE NSW | Tamworth Regional Council |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arianna Klein | Certificate III in Horticulture | TAFE NSW | Tamworth Regional Council |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Henry-Berryman | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Peel High School |
| Suhailah Mohamed Krishan | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Oxley High School |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Henry-Berryman | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Peel High School |
2025 regional winners
- Apprentice of the Year - Shaani Monson
- School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Thea Sheridan
- Trainee of the Year - David Rippin
- VET in Schools Student of the Year - Bateson Pittman
- VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year - Patricia Fulloon
- Vocational Student of the Year - Eseta Vusamu
Postcodes covered by this region
Contact details
For more information about the New England Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Regional Liaison Officer (RLO) Lead:
Naomi Spark
E: naomi.spark@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0418 868 782
RLO Support:
Georgia Johnson
E: georgia.Johnson24@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0499 816 323
Last modified date
11/06/2026
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