Hannah Harland takes top honours at Western NSW Regional Training Awards ceremony

Hannah Harland has been named as the Trainee of the Year at the 2024 Western NSW Regional Training Awards.

Ms Harland was celebrated for her dedication to studies and their application to her role at Gilgandra Preschool.

In addition to completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, she has also completed a Diploma to deepen her understanding of the different needs children have, and for the level of professionalism she brings to her role, her passion for early childhood, and for being a role model for other young workers in the community. 

Hannah is also being commended for her professionalism, passion for childcare and being a role model for other young workers in the community. 

“Being able to teach and educate children is so rewarding. We get to provide a nurturing caring environment for them and watch them achieve big and little milestones,” she said. 

Ms Harland was one of several outstanding people and organisations working and learning in the vocational education and training (VET) sector who were recognised in the awards, which celebrated the achievements of all category winners including apprentices, trainees, students, businesses, and trainers that champion vocational education.   

Presented by Training Services NSW, the awards demonstrate the importance of providing real skills for real careers and highlight the NSW Government’s commitment to building a resilient and highly skilled workforce.  

“We know that many jobs created in the next decade will require vocational qualifications,”  NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan said.

“Congratulations to (Hannah) for (her) remarkable achievements. Stories (like hers) exemplify the transformative power of VET and the opportunities it creates for individuals to thrive and make a significant impact in their communities.”  

For more information on VET in NSW visit skills.education.nsw.gov.au. A full list of 2024 NSW Training Award Winners for Western NSW appears below.   

2024 winners

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year – Elizabeth Scholes-Walker (Dubbo)

Apprentice of the Year – Annalise Brouwer (Orange)

School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year  – Brooklyn Cole (Kelso)

Trainee of the Year – Hannah Harland (Gilgandra)

VET in Schools Student of the Year – Annalise Hansen (Bathurst)

VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year – Max Rabbett (Eumungerie)

Vocational Student of the Year – Samantha Zannes – (Kelso)