2026 PEER GRADUATION
& AWARDS NIGHT
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
It’s that exciting time of the year again! Nominations for our Graduation & Awards Night are officially open.
Here’s what you need to know:
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The nomination form has been refreshed this year.
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The questions are now designed so one nomination can also support PEER to submit entries into other industry awards.
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Nominations will close Friday 31 October 2025.
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Finalists will be announced in December 2025 / January 2026.
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The more detail, effort, and strong examples you include, the more the nomination will stand out.
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Each nomination will be reviewed carefully and may be moved into a different category if it is more suitable, giving the nominee every opportunity to be recognised and have the best chance to win.
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All nominations for apprentices and trainees will also be considered for the Alex Rath Commitment to Safety Award based on the quality of the safety response and the nominee's effort to go above and beyond safety.
Good luck and happy nominating!
Apprentice & Trainee Award Nominations
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1st Year Apprentice of the Year
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2nd Year Apprentice of the Year
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3rd Year Apprentice of the Year
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4th Year Apprentice of the Year
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Electrical Student of the Year
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Plumbing Student of the Year
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Refrigeration Student of the Year
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Trainee of the Year
VET in Schools Student Award Nominations
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VET in Schools Electrotechnology Student of the Year
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VET in Schools Plumbing Student of the Year
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VET in Schools Engineering Student of the Year
Outstanding Contribution to VET in Schools Award
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This award goes to a VET Coordinator or school representative who works at one of PEER's partnered schools.
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Applications may be submitted by schools, VET students, host employers, employers or PEER Staff.
Alumni Excellence Award
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This award goes to a PEER Alumni (previous employed apprentice or student).
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Applications may be submitted by apprentices, host employers, employers or PEER Staff.
Host Employer of the Year Award
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All nominee's must be an active Host Employer with PEER Group Training Organisation
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Applications may be submitted by an apprentice, host employers or trainers.
