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Wednesday 3 March 2021
Virtual event
SPONSORED BY:
© The Gordon 2021
1 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Following a challenging year, The Gordon is delighted to present awards to students who have achieved the
highest standards through their unwavering commitment to training. These awards recognise and reward
excellence in academic, career and personal achievement, community involvement, and leadership.
In 2020, more than 14,500 students undertook training with The Gordon via a range of methods, including
on-campus, online, off-campus, and in the workplace. This included more than 3,400 apprentices and
trainees from various industries, who undertook their training with The Gordon alongside their employment.
The Gordon is proud to be an intrinsic part of the community; training upcoming industry leaders and
contributing to the growing and changing skills and knowledge of the region.
Congratulations to all students who have been nominated and shortlisted for this year’s awards, and best
wishes for an exciting future in your chosen career.
Joe Ormeno
CEO
2 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Order of proceedings
YOU R MC FOR TH E E VE NING IS AN DREW PE RCY
Welcome Community Spirit Award Hair & Beauty Excellence Award
Joe Ormeno, CEO, The Gordon Sponsored by Geelong Connected Communities Sponsored by Print Design
Presented by Pat Murnane Presented by Anna Penn
Presentation of Awards
Apprentice of the Year Award Lifelong Learning Award
Hairdressing Apprentice Award
Sponsored by Gforce Employment Sponsored by Skilling the Bay
Sponsored by The Gordon
Presented by Cam Quinten Presented by Lindy Mills
Presented by Anna Penn
Art & Design Excellence Award Health & Science Excellence Award
Licensed Trades Apprentice Award
Sponsored by Signific Sponsored by The Gordon
Sponsored by Middy’s Data
Presented by Warrick Mossop Presented by Maria Zaluski
Presented by Chris Bily
Business & Technology Excellence Award International Excellence Award
Construction Trades Excellence Award
Sponsored by Geelong Chamber of Commerce Sponsored by The Gordon International
Sponsored by MEGT
Presented by Ben Flynn Presented by Katrina Hassett
Presented by Kathryn Hughes
Community Services Excellence Award Student of the Year Award
Environmental Excellence Award
Sponsored by City of Greater Geelong Sponsored by Deakin University
Sponsored by Victorian Group Training Company
Presented by Leigh McCallum Presented by Joel Zika
Presented by Lochlan Veale
Cookery & Tourism Excellence Award
VCE/VET in Schools Excellence Award
Sponsored by Leura Park Estate
Sponsored by Geelong Manufacturing Council
Presented by Lyndsay Sharp
Presented by Michael Williams
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3 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Hairdressing Apprentice Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who
has completed in
2020, or is continuing
through The Gordon
an apprenticeship
in hairdressing, and
has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies.
The winner is awarded
$500.
Maggie Dench Charlotte Launder
Course: Certificate III in Hairdressing Course: Certificate III in Hairdressing
Employer: Republika Salon Employer: D'Coco Hair Studio
“I knew from a young age I needed “I chose hairdressing as I was interested
a job that would allow me to explore in this area of beauty and thought it
my creativity. I chose the hairdressing would be a good place to start. I was
industry for this reason and because I lucky with the salon that I’m currently
love to make people feel good about working at, with great people and being
themselves. One day I hope to open offered a school-based apprenticeship.
up a salon of my own on the Sunshine With a passion for travel too, my
Coast in Queensland." hairdressing skills will allow me to work
and travel across the globe."
4 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Licensed Trades Apprentice Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who has
completed in 2020, or is
continuing through
The Gordon an
apprenticeship in
electrotechnology
or plumbing, and
has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies.
The winner is awarded
$500.
Matthew Ellison Sheree Leen
Course: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Course: Certificate III in Electrotechnology
Electrician Electrician
Employer: City to Surf Solar Employer: Gforce Employment Solutions
"I chose to become an electrician after Host Employer: Asahi Beverages
developing a passion for working with and "I am currently completing my fourth year
understanding electricity and electronics at of the apprenticeship. After I receive my
high school. With a strong interest in maths electrical A grade license, I will go on to
and physics I felt this made for a natural study further in the instrumentation and
transition. The skills that I have learned control discipline. I chose to become an
across the course are not just directly industrial electrician because I wanted a
applicable to my current role, but will allow job that involved theoretical and practical
me to confidently look forward with global elements, yet I wanted a career that I could
aspirations." continually expand as technology and
automation develop further."
5 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Construction Trades Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
presented to a student
who has completed in
2020, or is continuing
through The Gordon a
qualification in building
and construction,
carpentry or joinery,
and has demonstrated
outstanding
achievement in their
studies. The winner is
awarded $500. Liam Jemmett-Hudson Aiden McGivern Andrew Seehusen
Course: Certificate III in Painting and Course: Certificate III in Joinery Course: Diploma of Building and
Decorating Employer: Gforce Employment Construction (Building)
Employer: Purple Hills Solutions Employer: Seahouse Builders
"I chose to enter the commercial Host Employer: Pickering Joinery "I am self-employed with a background
painting industry to further my abilities. "After completing the RISE program in domestic carpentry. I chose this
As a creative person, I have always felt through The Gordon, gaining skills in course to meet the requirements for a
comfortable with a paintbrush in hand. woodworking and bricklaying, I chose DB-Unlimited registration. Commencing
The training I have undertaken this year to keep working with wood and began with a Certificate III in Carpentry and
has given me the opportunity to slow a Certificate III in Joinery. In the first over ten years industry experience, I
down and really focus my attention year of my apprenticeship I have been found the course has done more for
on the tasks at hand. With more time given some great responsibilities by my me than expected. Within about six
to solve workplace challenges, I am employer, giving me the motivation to months of the course starting, I began
now a faster acting and more critically continue learning and succeeding." an application to the VBA to become a
thinking employee. " registered builder, and passed."
6 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Environmental Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who has
completed in 2020, or is
continuing through The
Gordon, a qualification in
landscape construction,
sports turf management,
or conservation and
land management,
and has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies. The
winner is awarded $500.
Abbey Dalton Emily Havard Brody Murphy
Course: Certificate III in Retail Nursery Course: Diploma of Conservation and Course: Certificate III in Horticulture
Employer: Spot on Pots and Nursery Land Management Employer: Parks Victoria
"My favourite memories from Employer: Parks Victoria "I used to love climbing the trees, gluing
childhood are gardening with my mum. "I enrolled in the Diploma of things together with the sap from the
Four years ago, I was lucky enough Conservation and Land Management pines, wondering why the trees had
to be hired as a shop assistant at a after completing Certificates III and different bark, different fruit, and different
nursery. I wasn't long working there IV. My goal was to work in the Natural flowers. I've always found an interest in
when I realised this is what I wanted Resource Management industry, why living plants have this diversity in the
to do with my life. Being offered an and I thought it would be best to natural world. I hope to study further so
apprenticeship was a perfect fit, and complete the Diploma. The Diploma I can better understand what plants can
learning about something I love is the has really helped me further my skills do for us, and what we can use plants
highlight of my day." by undertaking field days/volunteering, for that might make humans a more
working to industry standards, and environmentally sustainable species."
making connections with industry
professionals. Now, I have been offered
a season role as a Project Fire Fighter
with Parks Victoria."
7 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
VCE/VET in Schools Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who
has undertaken
and demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in a Gordon VCE or VET
in Schools program as
part of their secondary
school studies
in 2020. The winner is
awarded $500.
Taneal Carroll Talitha Dixon Benjamin Gray
Course: Certificate II in Hospitality Course: Year 12 VCE Course: Certificate II in Animal Studies
School: Newcomb Secondary College School: GTEC - Year 12 VCE School: St Patrick's College, Ballarat
"I have completed a Certificate II in "I initially undertook VCE as a personal "I developed a passion for animals
Hospitality at The Gordon, and barista development goal. At thirty-three, I through my photography and visiting
training at Newcomb Secondary aimed to create better opportunities zoos with my family. In 2016 I started
College. I have additionally completed for myself and my family. My passion volunteering with my Dad at Ballarat
my RSA and would like to further and resolve to learn have amplified Wildlife Park. Over time, gaining
my career in hospitality. My goal is throughout my journey as my vision has valuable experience, I developed a
to open my own café or coffee van. developed further to study science and passion for reptiles and animal care. I am
Through my training and working mathematics at university next year. now interested in contributing to wildlife
experiences, I have built a business I want to explore the processes that conservation with a particular focus on
model to help me reach my goal." govern our planet and seek to pursue native and exotic reptile species."
a career in a STEM related field in the
future."
8 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Community Spirit Award
SPONSORED BY
This award recognises WINNER
one of this year’s finalists
who has not only
demonstrated success in
their studies but who has
Course: Certificate IV in Youth Work
dedicated a significant
amount of time to their Following on from six years volunteering in a scouting organisation, and as a team leader
community. in the Ukrainian ethnic communities in both Geelong and Melbourne, Jeremy’s insights
helped him to realise his desire to enter the social work sector.
At The Gordon we see
community spirit as an
important and admirable Thus, after having gained the most from a successful career in hospitality, Jeremy
engaged in a Certificate IV in Youth work at The Gordon.
quality in our students.
This award is presented to
a student who has studied This has proven a more personally rewarding and fulfilling career, where Jeremy can
at The Gordon in 2020 continue to positively influence our youth to reach their potential. Jeremy’s motivation
and demonstrated the to facilitate programs and events that engage youth and promote social sustainability
continues to grow and sees him mentoring and training youth into positions of leadership
attributes of community
with the organisations he volunteers.
spirit, applying their skills
to make a difference.
The recipient is awarded The passion that Jeremy possesses is obvious and he will continue to share his energy,
$500. optimism and wisdom to motivate others to also raise the bar, and cement himself as a
Jeremy Pryslak valuable and highly respected youth worker.
9 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021
Apprentice of the Year
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who has
completed an approved
apprenticeship through
The Gordon in 2020
and has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
throughout their studies.
Nominees and finalists
for this award are from
a diverse range of
industries and courses.
The winner is awarded
$2,000 and is also Felicity Barnett Abbey Dalton Charlotte Launder
nominated for the
2021 Victorian Training Course: Certificate III in Commercial Course: Certificate III in Retail Nursery Course: Certificate III in Hairdressing
Awards. Cookery Employer: Spot on Pots and Nursery Employer: D'Coco Hair Studio
Employer: Canteen 3215 "I chose hairdressing as I was interested
"My favourite memories from
"I have always had a passion for food childhood are gardening with my mum. in this area of beauty and thought it
PRE VIOUS WIN N ERS: and love the café and restaurant would be a good place to start. I was
Four years ago, I was lucky enough
2020 Tim Gliszczynski scene here in Geelong. In years 11 and to be hired as a shop assistant at a lucky with the salon that I’m currently
Certificate III in Joinery 12, I completed my Certificate II in nursery. I wasn't long working there working at, with great people and being
2019 Darcey Ballinger Hospitality at The Gordon, which was when I realised this is what I wanted offered a school-based apprenticeship.
Certificate III in Hairdressing pivotal in my decision to study further. to do with my life. Being offered an With a passion for travel too, my
2018 Dermott O’Connor Since starting my apprenticeship, I have apprenticeship was a perfect fit, and hairdressing skills will allow me to work
Certificate III in Sports Turf grown in so many ways. I love being learning about something I love is the and travel across the globe."
Management able to push myself to become a better highlight of my day."
person and chef."
2017 Kate Elstone
Certificate III in Cabinet Making
2016 Nicholas King
Certificate III in Carpentry
10 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Art & Design Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who has
studied a creative
course at The Gordon,
and has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies in
2020. They may
have completed their
qualification, or are
continuing their training
in 2021. The winner is
awarded $500.
Emily Boccalatte Jessie Spadon Jayne Travan
Course: Diploma of Graphic Design Course: Certificate IV in Visual Arts Course: Certificate IV in Visual Arts
"This course will be a great asset and "In a year that proved challenging, "I've spent the last 12 years raising my
stepping stone into the industry. After this course has helped me exercise four children. My youngest started
high school, I became a qualified dental my work ethic and capabilities, and school last year and I really needed to
nurse rather than pursuing my true impacted my arts practice immensely. do something for myself. I love art and
passion, which I found did not fulfil I have branched out into new being creative, so I wanted to see if I
me. Finally chasing a creative career, I artistic mediums and broadened my could study again after being home
chose The Gordon as I had completed confidence as an artist by gaining the for so long and living with chronic
a VET course in graphic design here in skills to pursue an independent career. illness. My aim is to go to university
high school and really enjoyed it.." Art has always been a positive force and become an art therapist, enjoying
in my own life and I want to be able to a career where I can actually work and
give back to my community, using art help others."
to help others."
11 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Business & Technology Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who
has studied a course
in accounting,
administration, computer
and networking
systems or information
technology and
has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies in
2020. They may
have completed their
qualification, or are
continuing their training Matthew Lauder Shaun Welch Jo-Anne Zammit
in 2021. The winner is
awarded $500. Course: Diploma of Leadership and Course: Diploma of Leadership and Course: Certificate IV in Health
Management Management Administration
Employer: M.B. Pre-Fab Employer: Americold Logistics Employer: Western Health
"To prepare myself for my new position, I "As a team manager at one of "When I was young, I wanted to be
was led to the Diploma of Leadership and Australia's largest cold storage 3PL a paramedic. Due to unforeseen
Management. I was confident the course logistics companies, I enrolled in circumstances I went down the path of
would teach me what I was wanting to the Diploma of Management and administration. After almost 30 years,
learn and have since found that I have Leadership to help with my own I realised I was still passionate about a
been able to utilise the skills acquired personnel development, with the aim career in health, and looked to combine my
to manage my team more successfully of completing a Bachelor degree in administration experience with my passion
through what has been a difficult period supply chain logistics next year. I found for the health industry. This year I obtained
for everyone." this course to be a great opportunity two qualifications with The Gordon;
to reignite my education and become a Certificate III in Business Administration
more effective and engaged leader." Medical, and a Certificate IV in Health
Administration. "
12 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Community Services Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who has
studied a course in
community services,
early childhood and
care or youth work,
and has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies in
2020. They may
have completed their
qualification, or are
continuing their training
in 2021. The winner is
awarded $500. Kristy Linehan Jeremy Pryslak
Course: Certificate IV in Mental Health Course: Certificate IV in Youth Work
Employer: Me-Well "My reasons for entering the social sector,
"I have a background in Disability and and more specifically to work with youth
Education and recently made the career are many, and can be boiled down to
change to work for an NDIS Support the immense gratification I’ve received
Coordination organisation who support volunteering my time to work with youth.
those diagnosed with a psychosocial I’ve never been convinced that my
disability. I have been able to apply my current career has changed anybody’s life
studies in mental health and transfer it to dramatically for the better, but I’d love to
my working role to consolidate that what feel a sense of pride in my work knowing
I am doing is meaningful, purposeful and what I am doing matters to at least one
relevant." person outside of myself."
13 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Cookery & Tourism Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who has
studied a course in
commercial cookery,
hospitality, patisserie
or tourism and
has demonstrated
outstanding
achievement in their
studies in 2020. They
may have completed
their qualification, or
are continuing their
training in 2021. The Paula Camara Alix Sharma Beth Wasylewski
winner is awarded
$500. Course: Certificate IV in Commercial Course: Certificate IV in Commercial Course: Certificate III in Commercial
Cookery Cookery Cookery
Employer: Edina Waterfront Cafe Employer: Empire Grill "I am passionate about the Slow Food
"I wanted to do this course to "One of my first cooking memories is Movement and using locally grown
hopefully have a legacy for my helping my grandma make the usual and sustainable produce in my home
daughters. This industry is something cake that everyone loves, with a little and my work. I am driven to be able to
that I am passionate about and it is tub of yogurt as a measure. Of course, apply the classic techniques, skills and
my plan to open my own restaurant. licking the spoon at the end was part theory I have obtained at The Gordon
In completing the course I have not of the process. That was the start of to produce high quality, nutritious food
only opened up more opportunities my cooking journey. In choosing this from my own backyard and share this
for myself and my family, I have course I have gained new skills and superpower with other families and
improved my discipline and knowledge, and more opportunities in communities.".
strengthened my character, learning an industry that has always attracted
to do whatever it takes to reach my me. And of course, learning how to
goal." combine my interest with this industry
is thrilling."
14 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Hair & Beauty Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who
has studied a course
in beauty therapy,
hairdressing or
specialist makeup and
has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies in
2020. They may
have completed their
qualification, or are
continuing their training
in 2021. The winner is
awarded $500. Mikayla Bohner Purit Jaima Caitlyn Sager
Course: Diploma of Beauty Therapy Course: Certificate IV in Screen and Course: Certificate IV in Beauty
Employer: Saltair Spa Media Therapy
"In the last years of high school, I was "I commenced this course with a view to "I've always had an interest in beauty
committed to being in the air force, but I improving my makeup and hairstyling and wanted to learn about the industry
couldn't be accepted due to unforeseen skills so I could enter the beauty and strive to help improve others, both
injuries. I lost focus on my future. It industry and work towards building my physically and mentally. The industry
wasn't until I became more involved in own freelance business. This course has had a change in how it perceives
training in my local pharmacy's beauty has allowed me to achieve that while beauty. It's not just about how you
department that I realised that I loved expressing my creativity." look on the outside and what others
helping people feel good in themselves may think, but how those particular
more than the pharmaceutical side treatments may make you feel.
of the business. With this newfound Throughout my studies, I have truly
interest, it was the turning point of learned the impact you have on your
deciding this was my future career." clients and the rewards."
15 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Lifelong Learning Award
SPONSORED BY
This award recognises WINNER
one of this year’s finalists
who has demonstrated
a willingness to include
learning as part of
their lifelong goals. The
winner of this award is
an individual who has
successfully re-entered Course: Diploma of Laboratory Technology
the sphere of learning, Andrew enrolled in the Certificate IV Laboratory Technology in search of a meaningful
incorporating a mix of career change and to follow a curiosity in science.
work and study in pursuit
of a new path. The
Embarking on a year studying biomedical science at university, Andrew found the
recipient is awarded $500.
learning experience did not suit his learning style. Andrew decided his interest lay in
the hands-on aspect of lab work and found the Certificate IV in Laboratory Technology
would offer him the right mix of essential theory, occupational health and safety, and
hands-on experience.
Upon completion, Andrew had no hesitation moving forward to successfully complete
the Diploma of Laboratory Technology. Andrew’s hard work over the past two years has
proved rewarding with a new Laboratory Technician role with Challenge Meats, and a
Andrew Hobbs desire to continue his studies in ‘histopathology’.
16 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Health & Science Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who has
studied a course in
health and science
and has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies in
2020. They may
have completed their
qualification, or are
continuing their training
in 2021. The winner is
awarded $500.
Tara Alchin Andrew Hobbs Michaela Walsh
Course: Diploma of Nursing
Course: Diploma of Laboratory Course: Diploma of Nursing
Employer: St John of God Technology
"I enrolled in this course as anything
"A yearning towards a greater purpose, Employer: Challenge Meats and everything medicine-related
fulfilment, and the desire to bring really intrigues me. Seeing the nursing
"Being curious by nature, science has
care and compassion into people's profession as a commitment to life-
always fascinated me. I would often
lives lead me to study nursing. I have long learning, I am looking forward to
listen to audio books on physics,
always desired the opportunity to a career that continually challenges
biology and space. In search of a
work towards a meaningful career, one me and where I can make a difference
more meaningful career path I chose
I could truly value. By completing a in people’s lives on a daily basis. I am
to follow my curiosity in science
Diploma of Nursing, I have become an equally excited by the vast array of
and enrol in a hands-on course in
Enrolled Nurse, successfully securing specialty fields that I will have the
Laboratory Technology. My time at
a graduate position with one of opportunity to explore to push my skills
The Gordon has given me the skills,
Geelong's premier hospitals, St John even further."
confidence and industry connections
of God. I am proud to now call myself
to successfully begin my new career."
a nurse."
17 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021International Excellence Award
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to an overseas student
who has studied at
The Gordon in 2020,
and has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies.
In addition to the
usual judging criteria
for student awards,
consideration is
also given to the
candidates’ efforts in
overcoming cultural/
language obstacles and
Fardokht Labaschi Jeanne Vandekatsey Maria Zuluaga
their contribution to
enhancing the cultural Course: Diploma of Beauty Therapy Course: Certificate IV in Commercial Course: Diploma of Laboratory
awareness of The Gordon Country: Iran Cookery Technology
and the community. The "I love beauty. It is my passion. Being Employer: Zigfrids Dining Hall and Bar Country: Colombia
winner is awarded $500. able to perform a wide range of Country: Belgium "I am an international medical graduate.
beauty therapy services, I won’t be It was due to this that I leaned towards
"There’s a variety of reasons that
limited to just one area. In beauty, the the laboratory technology course. I
cookery speaks to me. Most important
opportunities are limitless. I can have aimed to gain laboratory experience,
is the energy in the kitchen, the chance
my own business, enhance my creative become laboratory smart, and test my
to be passionate and express myself
skills, become a consultant, help capabilities as a student. I also wanted
through dishes, the limitless creativity,
people feel good about themselves, to achieve the skill set needed to start
and the extensive range of flavours I
and have my own beauty line." building my career in the research area,
experiment with every day. I started
pathology, or possibly infectious disease
as a kitchen hand, and with hard work
control."
and determination, I worked my way
up the kitchen hierarchy. Following my
accomplishments, I was motivated to
apply for a student visa and pursue
cookery as a career."
18 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Student of the Year
SPONSORED BY
This award is presented THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS
to a student who
has demonstrated
outstanding achievement
in their studies in 2020.
Nominees and finalists
for this award are from
a diverse range of
industries and courses.
The winner is awarded
$2,000 and is also
nominated for the
2021 Victorian Training Grace Harding Emily Havard Maria (Tet) Kelly
Awards.
Course: Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy Course: Diploma of Conservation and Land Course: Advanced Diploma
PREVIOUS WINNERS:
Employer: Saltair Spa Management of Graphic Design
2020 Laura McCauley
Diploma of Building and "While living in Manchester, England, Employer: Parks Victoria Employer: Freelancer
Construction I was offered the opportunity to work "I enrolled in the Diploma of Conservation "I chose this course to advance my skills in
2019 Jacob Champion as a receptionist in a Beauty Salon. My and Land Management after completing the field and gain new perspectives from
Diploma of Conservation and employer recognised my willingness to Certificates III and IV. My goal was to work trainers and peers. As a mature-age student,
Land Management learn and challenge myself and offered in the Natural Resource Management this course was the perfect way to upskill,
me the opportunity to complete training industry, and I thought it would be best stay current, and build upon my overseas
2018 Mandy Dollery
Advanced Diploma of Graphic in beauty therapy. Little did I know to complete the Diploma. The Diploma education and experiences. I am currently
Design that this experience would change has really helped me further my skills running my own business, freelancing as
the course of my life. It ignited in me by undertaking field days/volunteering, a graphic designer and communications
2017 Louise Nicholas
Diploma of Conservation and a passion for beauty therapy. Upon working to industry standards, and making consultant. I hope to explore animation and
Land Management arriving back in Australia, I immediately connections with industry professionals. 3D applications to enrich my design solutions
enrolled at The Gordon to further my Now, I have been offered a season role as a for clients."
2016 Michael Barrett
Advanced Diploma of Building knowledge and skills." Project Fire Fighter with Parks Victoria."
and Design (Architectural)
19 | The Gordon Awards for Excellence 2021Event Sponsor Acknowledgements
Geelong Connected Communities is a community company The Gordon wishes to acknowledge and thank the range of businesses
established for the benefit of every Geelong resident that have sponsored our 2021 Awards for Excellence. We also
thank those who have supported our outstanding students through
With financial support from their partners, sponsors and supporters,
mentoring, work experience and employment opportunities. It is
Geelong Connected Communities delivers an ongoing grant
through the passing of your skills and knowledge that our students will
program that helps not-for-profit organisations fund programs that
become future leaders of your industry.
make Geelong a better place to be.
We would also like to thank the following shortlisting and judging panel
Great communities are built on a sense of sharing and collaboration.
members for their time in reviewing and interviewing our candidates.
They are resilient and go beyond a vibrant economy. Simply put,
It is always a difficult decision choosing our finalists and winners, but a
they are places where people want to live and value their sense
rewarding experience meeting our outstanding students.
of space and place. Geelong Connected Communities is proud to
contribute to our thriving and caring city. Matt Allsopp, Sarah Barth, Carl Bentley, David Bowden, Carley
Brennan, Kirsty Cassidy, Yasmin Chalmers, Tamara Corless, Ian Deller,
By pooling the contributions of many local businesses and
Robyn Dolheguy, Raechel Gleeson, Kristen Grasso, Colin Hatcher,
institutions, Geelong Connected Communities has created a well-
Katrina Hassett, Megan Hortle, Kathryn Hughes, Tracey Jeffery, Linda
organised structure delivering grants that have a meaningful and Kelly, Allison Kerr, Wayne Ketchen, Rob Leijer, Cal Lowther, Leigh
powerful impact on the recipients and their people. McCallum, Leonie Mills, Lindy Mills, Warrick Mossop, Anna Penn,
Brendan Quirk, Sue Rayner, Andrea Rose, Lyndsay Sharp, Lochlan
Veale, Michael Williams, Lucy Wilson, Maria Zaluski and Joel Zika.
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