Apprentice of the Year

Minimum Entrants
There must be a minimum of three entrants in a category for nominees to progress to the judging phase.

About the Award
This award recognises a hotel employee who is undertaking an accredited apprenticeship or traineeship. Judges will consider the nominee’s development, commitment to their training and the hospitality industry, and their future career aspirations.

Eligibility

To be eligible for nomination, the employee must:

• Be undertaking their apprenticeship or traineeship at the time of nomination.
• Be enrolled in an accredited apprenticeship or traineeship.
• Have a completion date after May 2027.
• Be available to participate in a Zoom interview as part of the judging process.

What to Submit at Nomination

Please provide:

• A one- to two-page written submission outlining the nominee's outstanding achievements during the official awards qualifying period of 30 November 2025 – 30 November 2026
• Nominee resume, including current qualifications, training courses completed, awards received and relevant work experience.
• Headshot of the nominee, either against a white backdrop or in their work environment. We love to see a smile!

What the Judges Will Assess

Judges will consider:

• Professional presentation, personality and attitude.
• Knowledge, skills, interest and involvement in the hospitality industry.
• Commitment to education, training and professional development.
• Career aspirations and demonstrated potential within the industry.
• Employee portfolio, including relevant achievements, awards, photographs and breadth of experience.
• Contribution to the hospitality industry and/or wider community.
• Diversity and breadth of work experience.