2025 marks the 71st year of the prestigious Victorian Training Awards honouring the best of the best in the state’s vocational education and training sector. Every year the awards offer the opportunity for nominees to reflect on their achievements. Some nominees will be shortlisted as finalists and go through to the interview stage, before one winner is crowned in each award category.
As always, in 2025 we look forward to building further connections between apprentices, trainees, students, teachers and trainers, training providers, employers and industry representatives, sharing in a high-quality training system that meets the needs of all Victorians.
This Nomination Guide provides information on each of the award categories, including eligibility requirements and information on how to apply.
To assist with your nomination, there is a free writing assistance program on offer – we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and make your nomination stand out!
Why nominate?
Victorian Training Award winners are recognised as the best in the state in their category.
There are so many benefits to nominating for the awards – whether for your career or in your personal life. Not only is it a great opportunity to reflect on your achievements and development through your training journey, the VTAs also provide:
- opportunities for you to network with industry leaders and peers who are on similar journeys through training
- career opportunities
- advanced career progression
- cash prizes
- enhanced reputation and industry profile for employer and training provider finalists and winners.
You also have the opportunity to become part of the Victorian Training Awards Ambassador Program, which promotes and highlights the stories of previous VTA winners and finalists. The Ambassador Program also provides further media, speaking and networking opportunities for those that get involved.
Winners in categories aligned with the Australian Training Awards attract national recognition by representing Victoria at the Australian Training Awards in late 2025, if selected.
Australian Training Awards
The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards that showcase best practice in vocational education and training (VET). The Australian Training Awards recognise and celebrate excellence and play an important role in promoting the benefits of VET.
Winners from each state and territory’s training awards compete for a national award title.
This has led to Australia-wide awareness and respect for skill-based careers and skills excellence.
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