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Murraylands Training &Employment AWARDS 2012

6 Seventh Street, Murray Bridge | PPh: 8531 1733 | wwww.mteasa.com.au

The Murraylands Training& Employment Awards2012 Official Party:

(From L-R): John Muelengraaf, Renee

Wundenberg, Helen Smith, Quentin

Moore, Mildy Raveane, Karen Loy, Gail

Manson, Heather Moore, Wendy Laubsch,

Bruce Davis, Heather Davis, Monica

Muelengraaf, His Excellency The

Governor, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce

AC CSC RANR, Barry Laubsch, Mrs

Scarce, Kevin Burdett, Martyn

Codrington, Adrian Pederick JP MP,

Member for Hammond

Setting the bar for future excellenceMurraylands Training & Employment were excited anddelighted to host His Excellency, The Governor, RearAdmiral Kevin Scarce, A.C., C.S.C., R.A.N.R. as their “GuestSpeaker” at their Annual Awards dinner on Friday evening30th March. His Excellency’s speech gave a great deal ofencouragement to all the Apprentices & Trainees as he toldall those assembled about his training throughout hisNavy career and the training that he oversaw making aspecial point that everyone must set “goals in their lives”.The inspiration that the Apprentices & Trainees took on

board will suit them well in their careers.

M.T. & E. is the only regional group training organisation inthis state which holds a premier gala event like theseAwards for their Apprentice, Trainee & Host Employerclients. 146 people attended the Awards includingDignitaries, Sponsors, Host Employers, the 16 outstandingFinalists who were truly worthy of their selection, theirfamilies & friends, MT&E Board & partners and the staff.

Mrs. Monica Meulengraaf, CEO of M.T. &E. was very proudof all the MT&E team and their efforts for the Awardsevening. She commented that Renee Wundenberg, theOffice Manager had overseen every detail and wasmeticulous in her design and planning. One Dignitarycommented that we raise the bar every year with thepresentation of our Awards and he wondered how we willbe able to top 2012 next year as every year our Awards areoutstanding.

The menu was a credit to the chef & staff of the MurrayBridge & District Community Club where the event washeld. Mrs. Meulengraaf said she heard commentsthroughout the evening on how great the food was andthat the selections were amazing.

Monica said that MT&E were very grateful for theirwonderful sponsors support they were: 5MU & Power FM,Business SA, Regional Development Australia Murraylands

& Riverland, Murray Mitsubishi & Hyundai, Murray Bridge& District Community Club, Torrens Building & Civil Pty Ltd,Workskil, TafeSA Regional, Repco Murray Bridge, The RuralCity of Murray Bridge, The Murray Valley Standard, PuustPhotography, Sugar Cake Decorating & Graphic Designand Print City.

Every Finalist’s photo & comments are listed here and willshow the readers who won in other categories. The majorAwards for the night were: 2012 MT&E School BasedApprentice of the Year, was won by Thomas Squires who isundertaking a Certificate 111 Auto Mechanical TechnologyApprenticeship and is hosted by Murray Mitsubishi &Hyundai; 2012 MT&E Trainee of the Year, was won by RyanMorris who is undertaking a Certificate 2 Agriculture and ishosted by Jims Fencing Mount Barker and the 2012 MT&EApprentice of the Year was won by Daniel Hart who is inhis 4th year of his Certificate 111 Automotive Mechanic andis hosted by Murray Mitsubishi & Hyundai.

“Winning this award has given me confidence in myself incontinuing my career as a technician. The support I receive from

my employer is giving me opportunities to gain further skills &knowledge within the industry” - Thomas Squires

“Nominating these young men for these awards gives them theencouragement to continue their training and dedication to their career” -

Bruce Davis,

Thomas SquiresMurray Mitsubishi & Hyundai

Daniel HartMurray Mitsubishi & Hyundai

“Winning this award means that I have learnt new skills that I needfor my employment & I must be doing a good job to be recognized

with this award” - Ryan Morris“These awards show that a small business can have a large impact on a

young person if the employer put’s in the time to train them properly. It alsohighlights that Ryan wants to learn which is rewarding as a lot of time and

effort goes into training a new person” - Wayne Gilgen

Ryan MorrisJims Fencing Mount Barker

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“It is nice to be recognized by my Employer & fellow staff. It alsogives me motivation to achieve further goals and gain

achievements in my career. I appreciate the effort and supportthat MT&E have put into the awards night” - Daniel Hart

“The awards are an invaluable way for us to show our support and respectwe have for our apprentices and trainees” - Bruce Davis,

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“Winning this award shows me that the hard work and studying atTAFE is paying off. It gives me great recognition in the community

and for Haig & Menzel Contractors as great employers”

“These achievements would go unrecognized if it wasn’t for the commitmentand encouragement from MT&E which in turn helps promote our businesswithin the community. Congratulations Skipp” - Haig & Menzel Contractors

Skipp RotheHaig & Menzel Contractors

“I am honored to be recognized with both these awards. It was agreat night out, networking with other apprentices and employers” –

James Nolan

“Moore Mechanical is happy to be involved in the Murraylands TrainingAwards. It gives our young employees motivation to exceed in their job

roles” – Moore Mechanical

James NolanMoore Mechanical

“I think it is a great initiative encouraging young apprentices in familybusiness, Jordan is 6th generation & with an aging farming community it

is great to see young ones being recognized & rewarded” - John

“Being recognized as afinalist has given me greatpride as it recognizes the

work and effort I haveplaced in my school

based apprenticeship”- Jordan McAnaney

Jordan McAnaneyWest Creek Partners

“Winning this award means a lot to me; it makes all the hard work and extrahours put in all worthwhile. A big thank you to my parents as well as myboss Daniel Moss, without the encouragement and trust I have received

from them, I wouldn’t be in the position I am today” - Aaron Woolard“As the host employer it has made me very proud to see all of Aaron’s hard work

being recognized. I feel these awards are a very important part of the apprenticestraining, as it gives them self esteem, the confidence to try new jobs & to better

themselves in the work place.” - Daniel Moss

Aaron WoolardAmpage Electrical

“Winning the award was a great honor and a privilegeto be recognized for my hard work” - Brett Pistola

“It’s a great thing for young people to be recognized for theirtraining, it gives them confidence to continue in the industry.

Congratulations Brett” - Leigh Thring.

Brett PistolaTorrens Building & Civil

Sam MorrisMoore Mechanical

“Winning this award means I obtain recognition for the effort Ihave put in over the last year. It also shows that Haig & MenzelContractors are good trainers of apprentices” - Cameron Jacob

“These awards give the trainees and apprentices a real sense of pride andachievement in what they do. Every participant can be proud of the fact that

their achievements are acknowledged and presented at special awardsnights like these. Congratulations Cameron” - Haig & Menzel Contractors

Cameron JacobHaig & Menzel Contractors

Kirsty SmithTopsy Turvy

“It gives me pride in doing my job well; it's goodto know that others see my efforts. it's also a

boost to my confidence” - Allan Twartz

“I am very proud to be part of a program that assists youngpeople to move into the workforce. This is especially true in asmall country community where opportunities are limited. We

have had many positive comments from clients after seeingthe achievement plaque displayed in our office” - Adrian March

Allan TwartzAdrian March Fertilizers

ChairmansAward

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Apprentice

Best Electrical/

EngineeringApprentice

“Darelle is a huge part of the Murray Bridge Club team and to know shemade it to be a finalist is proof for her that she will, if she wants to havealong and rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Darelle has been

outstanding in all facets of the business that she had been involved inand learned these skills in a very short time” - Shane Barton-Ancliffe

“To me it showed that the effort & hardwork I had put in paid off and had beenrecognised which means a lot to me. I

may not have won but just to berecognised is more than enough to put

my mind at ease and let me know that Iam doing a good job, and to me that is

a winner in itself” - Darelle Mark

Darelle MarkMurray Bridge District Community Club

Finalist Finalist

“To be a finalist two years running is a greatachievement. It reflects on my training from

my piers” - Michael Oxborrow

It is great to be involved, not only for my business butfor my staff & customers. To know that I have trained

two apprentices and each of which reached theirpinnacle is rewarding” - Sid Robbins

Michael OxborrowSid Robbins Electrical

“Being nominated for these awards is greatrecognition for me. It shows that my employer

believes that I am doing a great job and supportsme with more opportunities to gain further skills and

knowledge within the industry” - Blake Piltz“

“The support these apprentices have from their families wasshown on the awards night, which gives them encouragement

to continue in their chosen career path” - Bruce Davis

Blake PiltzMurray Mitsubishi & Hyundai

“I never thought I would become a full time GraphicDesigner at only 19, working for In Review. It was a greatfeeling to be recognized for my work and to be rewarded

for all the effort I’ve put in. Being a finalist is a greatmotivator for my future career” - Sally Smith

“These award nights are valuable for host employers to be recognized forthe investment they have put in to support the younger generation, and

hopefully in an effort that more businesses will consider trainee andapprenticeships for their own business and to support the youth of the

Murraylands with employment opportunities” - Justin Goodwin

Sally SmithBrand Review MediaFinalist Finalist Finalist Finalist

“Winning this award has meant a great deal to me as I feel moreappreciated for the work I do. I feel extremely grateful for the loveand support of my work colleagues. They have been a big part in

all of this.” - Kirsty Smith“These awards are a great opportunity to not only showcase our business, but

to make the whole community aware of the careers available to our futureworkforce. It is an honour to be able to share in our Trainee’s success and

know we are a part of that” - Topsy Turvy

ChairmansAwardTrainee

“It was a great night to recognise all the achievements of the youngpeople in the community. It’s great know that my achievements and

accomplishments over the past 12 months have been recognized bythe community and my workplace” - Sam Morris

“Moore Mechanical believes that these awards showcase our business byadvertising the fact that we have such highly trained staff. It is great to have

our employees recognized for their achievements” - Moore Mechanical

ChairmansAward

Apprentice

Leadershipin the

WorkplaceAward

Best Specialised

Industry Apprentice