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Key dates and prize money

Key nomination, judging and event dates.

2025 key dates

Key datesTimelines
9 May Writing assistance closes 1pm
12 MayNominations close 11:59pm
May Eligibility evaluation
May Shortlisting of eligible nominations
JuneFinalist and unsuccessful nominees notified
July Finalist interviews (virtual)
19 SeptemberWelcome reception
19 SeptemberVictorian Training Awards gala
NovemberProfessional development workshops for individual winners in preparation for Australian Training Awards interviews
NovemberAustralian Training Awards finalist week
November / DecemberAustralian Training Awards gala

Category award winners will receive $5,000 in prize money and a 2025 Victorian Training Awards trophy*.

*The recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in the TAFE and Skills Sector award will not receive a monetary prize but will receive a 2025 Victorian Training Awards trophy.

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