Tec-NQ will proudly host its 2026 Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Awards on Friday 13, March 2026, recognising the outstanding achievements of apprentices, students and industry partners across North Queensland.
The annual awards ceremony celebrates apprentices who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, skill development and dedication to their trade, while also acknowledging the employers and industry partners who support vocational education and workforce development.
The event will bring together apprentices, families, employers, educators, sponsors and community leaders to celebrate success stories emerging from Tec-NQ’s hands-on, work-based training model.
Tec-NQ CEO Ross Jorgensen said the RTO Awards shine a spotlight on the value of vocational education and training in creating real career pathways.
“Our RTO Awards recognise apprentices who are excelling in their trades and employers who are investing in the future of our workforce,” Ross Jorgensen said.
These awards highlight the importance of practical learning and strong industry partnerships in building job-ready and skilled workers.
Award categories will include, but not limited to:
Townsville – Automotive, Electrical, Carpentry Apprentice of the Year
Mackay and Cairns – Electrical Apprentice of the Year
Along with and a range of awards recognising excellence, leadership and dedication across multiple trade areas.
Tec-NQ continues to provide an alternative education pathway for young people, combining trade training with real workplace experience to support successful transitions into apprenticeships and employment.
What: Tec-NQ RTO Awards 2026
When: Friday, 13 March, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: The Ville Pavillion – Sir Leslie Theiss Drive, Townsville
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