2024 VET Student of the Year Awards

For many years now, the Rotary Club of Barossa Valley have celebrated the achievement of Vocational Education and Training (VET) students throughout the Barossa. On Monday 4 November, the annual Rotary Club VET Student of the Year Awards were held at the Vine Inn, Nuriootpa. This night celebrates the efforts and achievements of nominated VET students from Faith, Nuriootpa High School, Kapunda High School, and Eudunda Area School.

To nominate, students must be either in Year 11 or 12, enrolled in a 'VET in Schools' program or a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, and must be completing work placement or employment as a component of their course. To nominate, students are required to submit an evidence package consisting of a student statement about their course, alongside completed feedback forms from their employer or workplace host, course trainer and school VET Coordinator.

Olivia Heinrich Certificate III in Agriculture (Employed by Bunyara Merino and Poll Merino Stud)

Cooper Jericho Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Work placement with SeaLink Kangaroo Island)

Zac Seaton Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication (Employed by Wonganella Construction)

Thomas Teague Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication (Employed by Reimann Manufacturing)

These students all demonstrated a strong application and commitment to their course, demonstrated organisational skills, and developed their skills and knowledge in their chosen path, through both on and off-the-job learning.

All nominated students were recognised for their achievements this year, across three categories. All students received a certificate and cash prize as a reward for their work this year.

Faith students took out the following awards

Very High Achievement: Thomas Teague and Cooper Jericho
Outstanding Achievement: Olivia Heinrich
Rotary Club of Barossa Valley VET Student of the Year: Zac Seaton

We congratulate these students on their outstanding achievements in VET this year.