Step one — select the correct category

Download and read the relevant application kit below.

Application kit for individuals	Categories included in the application kit for individuals: •   WA Apprentice of the Year; •   WA School-based Apprentice of the Year; •   WA Trainee of the Year; •   WA Vocational Student of the Year; •   WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year; •   WA Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Training Award; and •   WA Trainer of the Year.
Application kit for organisations	Categories included in the application kit for organisations: •   WA Small Business of the Year; •   WA Employer of the Year; •   WA VET in Schools Excellence; •   WA Training Initiative; •   WA Small Training Provider of the Year; •   WA Large Training Provider of the Year; and •   WA International Training Provider of the Year.

Other opportunities for recognition

National Focus categories

In 2011, the Australian Training Awards introduced the National Focus categories to recognise the outstanding contributions towards the attainment of Australia’s national training system priorities.

To find out how you/your organisation can apply directly to the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education select the relevant category to be directed to their website.

Categories:
•   Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award
•   Community Pathways to VET Award
•   School Pathways to VET Award
•   Skills for Sustainability – Educational Institution Award
•   Leadership in Quality Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has an established history of distinguished service and who has made a lasting contribution to vocational education and training practice.

Entries for this award must be made direct to the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, and not via state or territory Training Awards. Visit the Lifetime Achievement Award – direct entry requirements section of the Australian Training Awards website for more information.