This year the USU New Gen Committee is again presenting two special awards to two special members. The Apprentice/Trainee of the Year and Mentor of the Year. Due to their enthusiastic interest in supporting younger workers Active Super is proudly sponsoring both Awards.
1. The Active Super Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award: $2,500.
Awarded to a USU member, currently undertaking a workplace apprentice/traineeship, who deserves recognition. Due to their enthusiastic interest in younger workers “Active Super” is proudly providing a prize of $2,500 to the winner to supercharge their career!
This important award has been an annual commendation for over 10 years to promote ongoing New Gen campaigns in increasing apprentice/traineeships across the USU industries. The USU thanks Active Super for their partnership with the New Gen Committee to support these Awards.
The winner will be announced and presented their award at this year’s USU Conference in August.
CRITERIA: Please ensure you tick all the criteria and attach supporting evidence.
- 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 supporting statements below.
2. The Active Super Mentor of the Year Award: $500.
Awarded to a USU member who actively engages with workers, creates harmony in their team environment, and has an awareness of issues that affects all workers. Due to their enthusiastic interest in supporting younger workers “Active Super” is proudly providing a prize of $500 to the winner as recognition of their efforts in providing vital skills and guidance to younger workers.
This important award has been an annual commendation for over 10 years to promote ongoing New Gen campaigns in increasing apprentice/traineeships across the USU industries. The USU thanks Active Super for their partnership with the New Gen Committee to support these Awards.
The winner will be announced and presented their award at this year’s USU Conference in August.
CRITERIA: Please ensure you tick all the criteria and attach supporting evidence.
- 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 two supporting statements.
How do I nominate someone?
Online Nominate for 2022 Active Super Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award
Nominate for 2022 Active Super Mentor of the Year Award
or email lhutchinson@usu.org.au
Submissions close at 5 pm Friday 15th July 2022.
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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 2021
The USU New Gen Committee congratulates 2021 Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Paul Thurlow – Apprentice Diesel Mechanic from Kempsey Shire Council
Paul has been recognised not just for his outstanding application to his apprenticeship but also for being an outstanding Union member. His nominators truly support Paul’s nomination and recognition:
“In the short time Paul has been working with us he has shown us how versatile he is with work. Paul is a mature-aged apprentice, he is a fully qualified auto electrician. Paul has almost finished all his TAFE work theory in a year rather than 3 years.”
“Joined our workforce, jumped straight into being on call, took control of our electrical section, ordering in supplies, getting through study while managing work with family life, going above and beyond.”
“Paul has undergone further training obtaining his forklift tickets, learning operating systems to fill in as a supervisor when needed. He has really applied himself to this 100% and proving daily to be an asset.”
Pictured: USU Kempsey Shire Council Delegate Mark Bolton, USU Award Winner Paul Thurlow, USU New Gen Coordinator Luke Hutchinson and USU Kempsey Shire Council Delegate Aaron Hamblion
Recognising the positive influences of genuine mentors in the workplace, the USU New Gen Committee has awarded the 2021 Mentor of the Year to Michael Austin – Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, from Midcoast Council.
While undertaking his key role in Council, Michael has selflessly continued to mentor and develop many apprentices over the years at Midcoast, and the previous Great Lakes Council. The nominators truly support Michael being a commendable recipient:
“Michael acts as the workshops Senior Mechanic guiding the 3 apprentices and 5 motor mechanics through the various tasks they are assigned during each workday. His people skills and organisational skills are outstanding and an asset to Council.”
“Mick has a very good rapport with all members of the team which helps make the workplace a harmonious place to work.”
“Mick is a valued staff member of the Tuncurry Depot. He is respected by all staff and is extremely approachable and helpful. Mick provides exceptional direction to the apprentices and mechanical staff and will drop everything to assist and give guidance.”
Pictured: From left, USU Port Macquarie Organiser Damien Welsh, USU Kempsey Shire Council Delegate Mark Bolton, USU Award Winner Paul Thurlow and USU New Gen Coordinator Luke Hutchinson.
