ASA celebrates client success at the 2026 WA Training Awards

Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA), powered by CCIWA, was proud to attend the 2026 WA Training Awards presentation ceremony on 10 September, joining apprentices, trainees, employers, training providers and industry leaders to celebrate excellence across Western Australia's vocational education and training sector.

As category sponsor of the WA Apprentice of the Year Award, ASA was delighted to recognise the commitment, skill and determination of apprentices building the workforce our State needs.

Carly Shillam, Associate Director Industry Skills at CCIWA, presented the award to Georgia Shinnick, who completed a Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead through Power Training Services WA while employed by Western Power.

ASA clients recognised across the awards

It was especially rewarding to see ASA clients, and apprentices and trainees employed by our clients, achieve outstanding results across six categories:

• WA Apprentice of the Year: Georgia Shinnick, trained through Power Training Services WA and employed by Western Power.
• WA School-based Apprentice of the Year: Marlissa White, who completed a Certificate II in Automotive Services Technology through MTA WA while employed by WesTrac.
• WA Trainee of the Year: Annika Brown, who completed a Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation through Royal Life Saving Western Australia while employed by the Town of Port Hedland.
• WA Small Employer of the Year: Apex Utilities Pty Ltd.
• WA Large Employer of the Year: ABN Group.
• WA Industry Collaboration Award: Programmed Training Services for the National Energy Technician Training Scheme.

These achievements reflect the strength of WA's apprenticeship and traineeship system and the value of employers investing in structured training, mentoring and meaningful career pathways. They also demonstrate the breadth of talent emerging across metropolitan and regional Western Australia, from utilities and construction to automotive and community services.

ASA congratulates every 2026 finalist and winner. We are proud to support apprentices, trainees and employers throughout their journey and to celebrate the people and organisations helping build a skilled, capable and diverse workforce for Western Australia's future.

Find out how Apprenticeship Support Australia can support your business, apprentice or trainee.