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We are excited to share some fantastic news from the recent NT Training Awards! Batchelor Institute has once again been recognised for its exceptional contributions to vocational education and training (VET). We have been named finalists in the prestigious Large Training Provider of the Year category, a significant milestone as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. This recognition follows our impressive "three-peat" win in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and we are now in the running to achieve a fourth consecutive win.
Mike Keating, our Director of VET Business Operations, and Patrick McKenzie, a finalist in the VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year category, had a wonderful time representing us at the finalist function. Mike expressed his gratitude to our dedicated staff: "This nomination is very much a shared honour amongst the entire team. Batchelor is a large and complicated operation with many moving parts, and this recognition underscores the hard work and commitment of everyone involved."
Patrick McKenzie, who has been an invaluable part of Batchelor Institute for many years, was also thrilled to be recognised: "As a First Nations Australian I am deeply committed to education that empowers our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, I'm truly grateful to be named a finalist for VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year," Patrick said. "This recognition reflects the hard work of our students and the supportive community we've built at Batchelor Institute. It's about all of us working together to strengthen our people through learning."
We look forward to finding out the results at the Gala Dinner and Awards Night on the 31st of August in Darwin. This event will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our achievements and continue to highlight the exceptional work done by our team.