ASA sponsor the 2026 NSW Training Awards

Apprenticeship Support Australia is proud to continue its support of the NSW Training Awards in 2026. Each year, the awards shine a light on the dedication and commitment of apprentices, trainees, employers and trainers across the state, recognising the vital role they play in building a skilled workforce.

The NSW Training Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in vocational education and training (VET) across NSW. From apprentices and trainees to trainers and employers, the awards recognise those driving excellence, innovation and skills development in their industries and communities.

New award categories for 2026 include the Disability Inclusion in the VET Sector Award, recognising employers, training providers or partnerships that champion access and equity for people with disability in VET and the workplace, and the Outstanding Achievement in the VET and Skills Sector Award for individuals with more than 15 years of service in the VET and skills sector.

Award categories

Individual awards

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
• Apprentice of the Year
• Outstanding Achievement in the VET and Skills Sector
• School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
• Trainee of the Year
• VET in Schools Student of the Year
• VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year
• Vocational Student of the Year

Organisation awards

• Disability Inclusion in the VET Sector Award
• Industry Collaboration Award
• Large Employer of the Year
• Large Training Provider of the Year
• Small Employer of the Year
• Small Training Provider of the Year

Individual nominations close 2 February, and organisation nominations close 27 February.

To review the nomination criteria or put forward a deserving apprentice, trainee or organisation, visit the link below.