ACT Training Awards

The ACT Training Awards is an annual opportunity to showcase the outstanding achievements of the ACT’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.

The awards recognise individuals and organisations across 13 categories. Winners in aligned categories become VET ambassadors and compete for national success at the Australian Training Awards.

Individual Award Categories:

• ACT Apprentice of the Year
• ACT Trainee of the Year
• ACT Vocational Student of the Year
• ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
• ACT Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year
• ACT VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year
• Norm Fisher Award
• John Scott Award

Organisation Award Categories:

• ACT Small Employer of the Year
• ACT Large Employer of the Year
• ACT Industry Collaboration
• ACT Small Training Provider of the Year
• ACT Large Training Provider of the Year

Key Dates 2026:

• Interviews: Monday 29 June to Friday 2 July 2026
• Presentation event: Thursday 3 September 2026