2023 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET)
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Celebrating Excellence at the 2023 President's Dinner and Training Awards
We are delighted to share the success of the 2023 President's Dinner and Training Awards, held on December 5 at the Pearl Ballroom, Crown Sydney. This prestigious event brought together luminaries from the hospitality and tourism industry to honour outstanding achievements in vocational education and training (VET).
The evening, hosted by MC Paul Nicolaou, celebrated the remarkable dedication, innovation, and skill within our industry.
Notably, we introduced the 'Teacher of Choice' category, highlighting the importance of collaboration and community. Congratulations to all nominees and winners for their contributions to VET excellence.
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring 2023 Winners and Honourable Mentions
Tourism Training Australia proudly congratulates and acknowledges the remarkable achievements of the 2023 President's Dinner and Training Awards winners and honourable mentions. These individuals have demonstrated excellence and dedication in their chosen fields, setting a high standard for vocational education and training.
AWARD Group 1
Category 1-6
Best Commercial Cookery Trainer
Honourable Mention
Bernadette Ryan, TAFE NSW, Grafton
2023 Winners
Kasper Christensen, TAFE NSW, Northern Beaches
Richard Bissett, Sydney Business and Travel Academy (SBTA)
Best Patisserie Trainer
2023 Winner
Che Tam Nguyen, North Metro TAFE, Perth
Best Hospitality Management Trainer
Honourable Mention
Susan McGregor, Quality College Australia
2023 Winner
Pravinder Singh, Global Institute
Best Food & Beverage Trainer
Honourable Mention
Miodrag Damjanac, TAFE NSW, Ultimo
Nicola Fonti, TAFE NSW, Western Sydney
2023 Winner
Brendan Dugan, North Metropolitan TAFE Joondalup WA
Best Event Management Trainer
Honourable Mention
Monica Pasvolsky, Global Institute
Katherine Brinks, TAFE NSW, Glenmore Park
2023 Winner
Nicci Gow, TAFE NSW, Blacktown
Best Travel & Tourism Trainer
Honourable Mention
Melissa Howarth, The Sydney Business and Travel Academy (SBTA)
2023 Winner
Melanie Berenger, Flight Center Group, VIC
Bettina Graham, TAFE NSW, Ultimo
award group 2
Best Trainer/Teacher in Foodservice Venue
2023 Winner
Jamie’s Kitchen, Global Institute
award group 3
Exciting new category for students to endorse their teacher (s) Trainer (s) and Mentor (s)
2023 Winners
Amanda Roddenby, TAFE NSW, Hamilton
Luke Stack, Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute
Fiona Cox, TAFE NSW
Brett Stewart, Trinity Grammar
Belinda Clements, William Angliss, Melbourne
award group 4
Best Innovation Training Initiative
2023 Winner
TAFE NSW, Ultimo Sheridan Marz
Tasting Success Program
Prominent recognitions
Dedication to Service
2023 Award Recipient
Monica Pasvolsky, Global Institute
Recognition of Emerging Business Talent
2023 Award Recipient
Industry Placement Solutions, Md Mazaharul Islam
Inaugural Perpetual Trophy for Outstanding Service to Vocational Education in Hospitality
2023 Award Recipient
Brad Bennett, Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute