This year the USU New Gen Committee is presenting two special awards. The Apprentice/Trainee of the Year and Mentor of the Year.
**** DATE EXTENDED!!!! Nominations close at 12 noon on Thursday 7th October 2021.****
We are asking you to nominate fellow USU members in your workplaces for these awards. We are excited to have you join us in celebrating the future of our union.
Selection Criteria:
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year 2021
- The nominator, and nominee are financial USU members, please provide membership numbers.
- The nominee is undertaking a recognised qualification by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) please provide a copy of the RTO course details.
- The nominee is respected by peers and their fellow union members – please complete the nominators, and provide two other supporting statements.
Mentor of the Year 2021
- The nominator, and nominee are financial USU members, please provide membership numbers.
- The nominee has actively mentored workers, please provide examples if available demonstrating mentoring in the workplace.
- The nominee is respected by their peers and their fellow union members – please complete the nominator’s statement, and provide another supporting statement.
How do I nominate someone?
Online
Nominate for 2021 New Gen Apprentice/Trainee of the Year >
Nominate for 2021 New Gen Mentor of the Year >
Download PDF forms, return via email, fax or post
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Application Form >
Mentor of the Year Application Form >
Fax
(02) 4962 1758
Post
PO Box 47, Hamilton NSW 2303
DATE EXTENDED!!!! Nominations close at 12 noon on Thursday 7th October 2021.
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If you have any questions about this email, please contact USU New Gen Committee Group Officer Luke Hutchinson on 0419 761 323 or via email at lhutchinson@usu.org.au
Our great winners from 2020
Samantha Street has been awarded the 2020 USU New Gen Committee Apprentice / Trainee of the Year. Samantha is a Trainee Biosecurity Officer from Forbes Shire Council.
Samantha has been recognised not just for her outstanding application to her traineeship but also for being an outstanding young Union member.
Information gathered by her nominators truly supports Samantha’s nomination and recognition:
“Sam is an outstanding example of an achiever – she has grasped her role with flair; has been a committed member of the USU team here in Forbes and I believe a worthy nominee for Trainee of the Year 2020.”
“It was a huge move for Sam to relocate from her home City of Newcastle to join our Council, but she straight away made herself known and assisted community groups, volunteering her services. Sam’s sunny personality also makes her a popular work colleague and she puts 100% into all that she does.”
“Sam is respected by the farming community when dealing with them, and her fellow employees.”
Without positive influences of genuine mentors in the workplace, an Apprentice/Trainee award would not be possible. In 2020 we recognise USU New Gen Committee Mentor of the Year, Erin Martin, a Horticulturist, from Wollongong City Council.
While undertaking this key role in Council, Erin has selflessly continued to mentor and develop many apprentices over the years at Wollongong. Information gathered by her nominators truly support Erin being a commendable recipient:
“Erin constantly provides support and guidance to junior and new members of staff. She is always willing to help whether it be technical job support or organisational guidance. She is admired by her peers due to her wide knowledge base and eagerness to help others.”
“She is extremely knowledgeable and is very forthcoming with answers to any questions or queries they may have concerning propagation techniques, general maintenance, administrative duties, or the general daily running of the nursery.”
“As an apprentice and new person on the block Erin has made me and all the other trainees and apprentices feel very welcome and she will go above and beyond to give you advice on any tasks that you may be doing at the time.”
