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?
Nominate for 2023 Active Super Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award
Nominate for 2023 Active Super Mentor of the Year Award
or email lhutchinson@usu.org.au
Submissions close at 5 pm Friday 14th July 2023.
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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 2022
The 2022 Apprentice/Trainee of the Year was awarded to Wade Russell, a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic and Auto Electrician apprentice at MidCoast Council.
Wade has been recognised for his outstanding apprenticeship application, and for being an engaged young USU member. This is demonstrated in the quotes included in his nomination.
“I have found Wade to be a great USU member who has contributed input to some of our industrial updates and has supported his fellow workers both at work and socially.”
“Wade is a very respectful young man and is well respected by his colleagues and is a credit to his generation and a great role model for all our other trainees.”
On behalf of the New Gen Committee and in strong association with Active Super, the USU congratulates Wade as a very worthy recipient of this award.
Pictured: USU New Gen Coordinator Luke Hutchinson, USU President Glen McAtear and Active Super Chairperson Kyle Loades congratulate Wade Russell.
The 2022 Mentor of the Year was Andrew McGuirk, Field Supervisor at Newcastle City Council.
While undertaking his role at Council, Andrew has continued to mentor and develop many apprentices and trainees over the years. This dedication is reflected in the quotes gathered by his nominators.
“Andrew is a great mentor that keeps a level head and explains things well. Has heaps of knowledge that he is willing to teach and is always a friendly and approachable face.”
“Andrew is a patient leader that provides our trainees with the encouragement and support they need as they are learning the skills required for their role. He is experienced and knowledgeable and is willing to share these things. Andrew leads by example, and through his actions and his shared wisdom, helps build confidence and capabilities in our trainees as they work to become competent future leaders.”
“Andrew will go out of his way to help all apprentices and laborers to achieve their goals. Shows a lot of respect to workers.”
On behalf of the New Gen Committee and in strong association with Active Super, the USU congratulates Andrew as a very worthy recipient of this award.
Pictured: USU New Gen Coordinator Luke Hutchinson congratulates Andrew McGuirk
