Southern & South Western Sydney Region
The Southern & South Western Sydney region stretches across vibrant and fast-growing communities including Liverpool, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Hurstville and the Sutherland Shire. With a diverse and expanding population, vocational education and training supports local learners and workforce development across the region.
Tickets to the Southern & South Western Sydney 2026 presentation can be purchased here.
View the 2026 Southern & South Western Training Awards program.
2026 regional finalists and winners
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Herbert | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Selmar Institute of Education | Futuro Early Learning | - | - |
| J’Leigha Spiteri | Certificate III in School Based Education Support | TAFE NSW | NSW Department of Education | Macquarie Fields Public School | Leumeah High School |
| Jade Stewart | Certificate III in Carpentry | TAFE NSW | Dotbuild Constructions | - | - |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J’Leigha Spiteri | Certificate III in School Based Education Support | TAFE NSW | NSW Department of Education | Macquarie Fields Public School | Leumeah High School |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McDermott | Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician | TAFE NSW | Endeavour Energy | - |
| Mekenzie McIntosh | Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade | TAFE NSW | Zeal Futures | GM3 |
| Hamish McMorran | Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician | TAFE NSW | My Gateway | Stowe Australia Pty Ltd |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McDermott | Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician | TAFE NSW | Endeavour Energy | - |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Duffy | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Kareena Private Hospital | St Aloysius College Cronulla |
| Arnika De Marcellis | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | St George Private Hospital | Marist Catholic College Penshurst |
| Jayla Te Atua | Certificate III in Sports Coaching | NSW Department of Education | Creating Chances | Doonside Technology High School |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Duffy | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | TAFE NSW | Kareena Private Hospital | St Aloysius College Cronulla |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Gornall | Certificate III in Business | Zeal Futures Learning | Zeal Futures | Camden Council |
| Zahra Hammoud | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | TAFE NSW | Liverpool City Council | - |
| Vae Junior Nikoro | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Australian College of Commerce & Management | My Gateway | Camden Council |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | Host Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Gornall | Certificate III in Business | Zeal Futures Learning | Zeal Futures | Camden Council |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yousef Al Masri | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | NSW Health RTO | - | Miller Technology High School |
| Eva Diamadis | Certificate II in Cookery | Independent Schools NSW | Collective Cafe | Danebank Anglican School for Girls |
| Isaac Nassif | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Sydney Catholic Schools | - | Southern Cross Catholic College |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Nassif | Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation | Sydney Catholic Schools | - | Southern Cross Catholic College |
| Name | Field of Study | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Hayley Arenelli | Hospitality | Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong |
| James Kotselas | Baking | Sydney Catholic Schools |
| Jonny Menck | Construction | Independent Schools NSW |
Winner
| Name | Field of Study | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| James Kotselas | Baking | Sydney Catholic Schools |
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Lau | Certificate III in Horse Breeding | TAFE NSW | Heriot Park Stud |
| Ierome Mauafu | Certificate III in Process Manufacturing | BSI Learning | Supaloc Steel Building Systems |
| Madeline Twemlow | Diploma of Project Management | BSI Learning | H+K International |
Winner
| Name | Qualification | Training Provider | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeline Twemlow | Diploma of Project Management | BSI Learning | H+K International |
2025 regional winners
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year - Susan Bonham
- Trainee of the Year-Stephanie Xing
- Apprentice of the Year- Kathryn Beale
- School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Taine Wihare
- VET in Schools Student of the Year- Aziz Eryasar
- VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year - Alex Colvin
- Vocational Student of the Year - Natasha Fayad
Postcodes covered by this region
Contact details
For more information about the Southern and South Western Sydney Regional Training Awards, please contact:
Regional Liaison Officer (RLO) Lead:
Teressa Roberts
E: Teressa.Roberts@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0499 850 986
RLO Support:
Dylyn Blackledge
E: Dylyn.Blackledge@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0499 829 081
Last modified date
11/06/2026
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