Recent awards and prizes
2011
Institute Awards
- Institute Awardat the 2011 TAFE NSW Gili Awards
- Industry Partnership Award, for the IPROWD program, at the 2011 TAFE NSW Gili Awards
- The Bathurst Area of Colleges recieved an Award of Excellence the Learning for Sustainability Awardsfor their utility reduction strategy
Staff Awards
- Phil Redenbach, NECA National Award for Excellence in Teaching, in Electrical Trades
- Tracy Goodwin, was named the Teacher/Trainer of the Year at the Western NSW Training Awards
Student Awards
- Ben Houghton, who won the Gold Medal for Electrical Installation at the International Worldskills Competition in London
- Lester Tibbles, who won the Bronze Medal for Bricklaying at the International Worldskills Competition in London
- Michael Theobold, who won a Bronze Medal as part of the Manufacturing Team Challenge at the International Worldskills Competition in London
- Kodie Keed was named the Trainee of the Year at the 2011 TAFE NSW Gili Awards
- Kerry Jenkins, Automotive Training Board 2011 Motorcycle Apprentice Award.
2010
Institute Awards
- 2010 Quality Project of the Year and winner of Excellence in Learning Outcomes at the 2010 TAFE NSW Quality Awards, for the ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow' partnership with the Greater Western Area Health Service to train Aboriginal Health Workers
- Winner of the Teaching and Learning Practices category at the 2010 TAFE NSW Quality Awards for the Fast Track Hairdressing Apprenticeships program
- Winner of the Safety and Environmental Sustainability category at the 2010 TAFE NSW Quality Awards, in partnership with TAFE NSW Training and Education Support, for the Education for Sustainability Teacher and Student Induction programs
- In partnership with the e2 schools in Orange, won a Schools First Impact Award
- NSW VET in Schools Excellence Award at the NSW Training Awards for a partnership with Country Rugby League and schools
- National Winner of the campaign category at the Australian Training Marketing Awards, for the FATE vs TAFE advertising campaign
- printWest and the Training and Education Support Unit in Orange received an Award for Excellence for the Education for Sustainability Induction Program as part of the Department of Education and Training Year of Learning for Sustainability awards
- The Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health) Award for Excellence in the Provision of Mental Health Services in partnership with the Greater Western Area Health Service
- The Broken Hill Tourism and Hospitality section won the 2010 Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence - Regional NSW and was a finalist in the Regional NSW Awards for Excellence
- Country Energy 'Shiny Halo Award' for taking action to build a resilient future for Central NSW
- TAFE Western (the Macquarie Region team) won the Evatt Shield at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2010. The Shield is awarded to the region with the best overall score for all competitors.
Student Awards
- Juanita Wighton, Aboriginal Student of the Year at the Western Region Training Awards, and Trainee of the Year at the TAFE NSW Gili Awards
- Lester Tibbles, won the Gold medal for Bricklaying at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2010
- Benjamin Houghton, won the Gold medal for Electrical Installation at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2010
- Micheal Theobald, won the Silver medal for Electrical Control at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2010
- Benjamin Magennis won the Bronze medal for Electrical Control at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2010
- Aaron Manvell won the Bronze medal for Signcraft at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2010
Staff Awards
- Peter Nakitch from Bathurst TAFE Library was Highly Commended for the Individual Excellence Award at the TAFE NSW 2010 Library Excellence Awards.
2009
Institute Awards
- 2009 Gili Community Partnership Award for Condobolin Vocational Training Alliance
- Manildra Flour Mills in association with Western Institute - winner of the 2009 Employer of the Year, NSW Training Awards
Student Awards
- Lester Tibbles and Brent Sheather - 2009 Golden Trowel Award
- Gavin Press - Apprentice of the Year, NSW Training Awards
- Kyle French,Excellence in Trade Skills Award , NSW Training Awards
- Nigel Croke, Bronze medal in bricklaying at International WorldSkills
- Gavin Press, Medallion of Excellence - Electrical Installations, International WorldSkills
- Andrew Coyte received a State Medal in Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- Kelly Prestwidge received a State Medal for Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
- Claire Bathgate received a State Medal for Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)
- Rodney Stammers received a State Medal for Certificate IV in Civil Engineering Design.
- Garry Frankham awarded the DAS Campbell Scholarship for Wool Classing for 2008
- Scott Hattenfels awarded the Spies Hecker Prize for vehicle painting
- Joshua Scharkie - 2009 Gili Student Achievement Award
- Jordi Fusi 2009 Gili Trainee of the Year Award
- Joshua Scharkie - Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander of the Year, Western Region 2009 NSW Training Awards
- Elsie Gordon - Runner-up Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander of the Year, Western Region 2009 NSW Training Awards
- Gavin Press - Apprentice of the Year, Western Region 2009 NSW Training Awards
- Kyle French Runner-up Western Region 2009 NSW Training Awards
- Stacey Lo Faro - Trainee of the Year, Western Region 2009 NSW Training Awards
- Shai Copelin - School Based Apprentice of the Year, Western Region 2009 NSW Training Awards
- Claire Hammond - Runner-up, School Based Apprentice of the Year, Western Region 2009 NSW Training Awards
See 2009 Outstanding Graduating Student Awards
See 2009 Western Region NSW Training Awards for photographs of TAFE Western winners and finalists
Staff Awards
- Geoff Pollock - 2009 Golden Trowel Award
2008
Institute Awards
- Institute Award at 2008 NSW Gili Awards.
- Interactive Distance Learning Project, Silver Medal in the Delivering Locally category at the 2008 Premier's Public Sector Award
- VET in Schools Partnership Award at NSW Gili Awards for Breakaway Program with Cowra High School. The program also won the Mudhagargarra Award for a school-community partnership.
- Finalist for 2008 Training Initiative at NSW Training Awards for Aged Care Funding Instrument training project.
- Manildra Flour Mills in association with Western Institute - Finalalist for 2008 Employer of the Year, NSW Training Awards.
Institute of Trade Skills Excellence, Star Ratings
- Metaliferous Mining, Extractive Industries and Drilling - Three Stars
- Shearing and Wool handling - Three Stars
- Automotive (Motorcycles) - One Star
Student Awards
- Jill Morris - Vocational Student of the Year at Australian and NSW Training Awards
- Peter Gower - IAME Award, Awarded to the apprentice with the highest average mark in the Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Motor Cycle).
- Ryan Grives - FH Prager Award, Awarded to the apprentice with the highest average mark in the Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying.
- Ryan Grives - Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Award
- John Rudge - Ern MacDonald Fellowship.
- Adam Gilmore - NSW Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year, Ulysses Motorcycle Club
- Nigel Croke - 2008 National World Skills Gold Medal Bricklaying
- Gavin Press - 2008 National World Skills Gold Medal Electrotechnology
- Kyle French - 2008 National World Skills Gold Medal Painting and Decorating
- Bradley Mackey - 2008 National World Skills Silver Medal, Vocational Education Training in Schools (VETiS) category for Electrotechnology
- Duanne Jenkins - 2008 National World Skills Bronze Medal, Welding
- Simon Bennett - 2008 National World Skills Bronze Medal, Web Design
- James Beazley - 2008 National World Skills Bronze Medal,Vocational Education Training in Schools (VETiS) category for Electrotechnology
- Karan James - Aboriginal Student of the Year at 2008 Western Region NSW Training Awards
- Matthew McKenzie - NSW Premier’s EnergyAustralia Environmental Education Scholarships for 2008. Matthew is a TAFE Visual Arts Student and a teacher at Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre, Dubbo.
See also 2008 Outstanding Graduating Student Awards.
Staff Awards
- Tracey Neville - Certificate of Commendation for the 2008 Trades Skills Mineral Resources Teacher of the Year Award
See also Institute Director's Awards.
2007
Institute Awards
- 2007 Large Training Provider of the Year - Australian Training Awards
- 2007 Large Training Provider of the Year - NSW Training Awards
- 2007 Aboriginal Training Provider of the Year - Gili Awards
- Bemax Resources Limited in association with Western Institute - 2007 Employer of the Year, NSW Training Awards
- National Winner - Communications and Marketing Strategy, 2007 Australian TAFE Marketing Awards
- NSW Winner Education Category - 2007 Australian Marketing Institute Awards for Marketing Excellence
- Cobar Campus - Community owned & Government Services Award. , Great Cobar Business Awards
- Bathurst Campus, Bricklaying Section - Golden Trowel Award, Concrete Masonry Association of Australia
- Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory - Recognition Program, Highly Commended, TAFE NSW Quality Awards
Staff Awards
- Ian Chapman - Premier's Visy Industries Agriculture Scholarship
- Carolyn Laycock - Leadership Award, TAFE NSW Managers' Association
- Andrew Thorburn - 2007 Director General's Award for Excellent Service to Public Education and Training, NSW Department of Education and Training
- Paul Mascord - 2007 Resources Industry Trade Teacher Excellence Award, Minerals Council of Australia
- David Arnold - 2007 Electrical Industry Trade Teacher of the Year, National Electrical and Communications Association
- Phil Redenbach - Highly Commended, 2007 Electrical Industry Trade Teacher of the Year, National Electrical and Communications Association
- Tim Winters - Winner, Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting
- Victor Gordon - Finalist, Sulman Prize
- Kerry Perrin - Teacher Award Winner, NSW Gili Awards
- Teresa Yasserie - Highly Commended Teacher, NSW Gili Awards
See also 2007 Institute Director's Awards.
Student Awards
- Shilo Barker - Award for Academic Excellence, NSW Gili Awards
- Sammantha Jones - Encouragement Award, NSW Gili Awards
- Gwenneth Mitchell - Achievement Award, NSW Gili Awards
- Tania Roberts - 2007 Vocational Student of the Year, NSW Training Awards
- Shilo Barker - 2007 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year, NSW Training Awards
- Shilo Barker - 2007 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year, Australian Training Awards
- Tania Roberts - Runner-up, 2007 Vocational Student of the Year, NSW Training Awards
- John Rudge - Silver Medal in Electrical Installation, 2007 International WorldSkills Competition, Japan
- John Rudge - NSW Apprentice of the Year, Group Training Australia
- Mark Williams - Certificate of Excellence in Welding, 2007 International WorldSkills Competition, Japan
- Catherine Hale - Finalist, National Portia Geach Memorial Art Award
- Michael Donnelly - Australian Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year, Ulysses Motorcycle Club
- Michelle Scott - State Medallist, Certificate IV in Aged Care Work
- Ryan Grives - State Medallist, Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
- Matthew Lewis - State Medallist, Certificate III in Industrial Electronics
- Andrew Coyte - State Medallist, Certificate III in Programmable Logic Controllers
2006
Institute Awards
- 2006 Large Training Provider of the Year, NSW Training Awards
- Encouragement Award, Marketing Campaign Category, Australian TAFE Marketing Association
Student Awards
- Mark Williams - Gold Medal, Welding , 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- John Rudge - Gold Medal, Electrical Installation Systems, 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Katrina Gotz - Gold Medal, Signcraft, 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Scott Halls - Gold Medal, Turning Team, 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Gavin Press - Silver Medal,Electrical Installation Systems, 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Todd Kemp - Silver Medal, Electrical Control Systems, 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Brendon Clare - Silver Medal, Bricklaying, 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Ryan Dwyer - Silver Medal, Web Design, 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Tull Mitchell and Daniel Rehling - Silver Medal, Mechatronics , 2006 National Worldskills Competition
- Gavin Press - Gold Medal, Electrical Installation, New Zealand Skills Competition.
Staff Awards
- Sally Delaney - Premier's TAFE English Literature, Language and Communication Scholarship
- Lindy Wellsmore - Quality Teaching Award
