QTIC recently opened nominations for the 24th Annual Salute to Excellence Awards. To date QTIC has had more than 128 schools across Queensland participate in the awards including 600 finalists, and 73 winners.
The Awards recognises outstanding secondary students, employers, schools and registered training organisations for their participation in and contribution to the tourism, food and beverage and cookery qualifications through VETiS, and School Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships.
Congratulations to all the winners:
Cookery Category
Winner: Abbey Kuhnell – Mount Saint Patrick College
Runner Up: Erik Brown – Rochedale State High School
Food & Beverage Category
Winner: Paris Foody – Riverside Christian College
Runner Up: Jay Lyblác – Brisbane State High School
Tourism Category
Winner: Linh Nguyen – Albany Creek State High School
Runner Up: Georgia Newell – Albany Creek State High School
Teacher/Trainer of the Year Category
Winner: Leah Cremen – Calamvale Community College
Runner Up: Donna Jenkin – James Nash State High School
Employer of the Year
Industry Leader: The Star Entertainment Group
Winner: Abbey Kuhnell – Mount Saint Patrick College
Runner Up: Erik Brown – Rochedale State High School
Food & Beverage Category
Winner: Paris Foody – Riverside Christian College
Runner Up: Jay Lyblác – Brisbane State High School
Tourism Category
Winner: Linh Nguyen – Albany Creek State High School
Runner Up: Georgia Newell – Albany Creek State High School
Teacher/Trainer of the Year Category
Winner: Leah Cremen – Calamvale Community College
Runner Up: Donna Jenkin – James Nash State High School
Employer of the Year
Industry Leader: The Star Entertainment Group
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Who can enter the Awards?
Simply download the applicable nomination kit below and review the entry requirements before processing your nomination. All eligible entrants are encouraged to nominate. Nominations open from 1 April and close 11 June.
Why enter the Awards?
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Receive industry and state recognition of achievements
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Create important industry contacts and networks
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Gain assistance with career goals and aspirations
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Hear success stories from industry leaders
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Meet other like-minded students, teachers, trainers and employers
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Gain access to quality work experience opportunities and great prizes!
How to enter the Awards?
Step 1: Download the applicable nomination kit below
Step 2: Review the entry requirements and sign the terms and condition and consent forms
Step 3: Click the Nominate Now button to submit your entry
Step 3: Click the Nominate Now button to submit your entry
Benefits of participating
Secondary students
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Receive industry and state recognition of achievements,
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Create important industry contacts and networks,
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Gain assistance with career goals and aspirations,
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Hear success stories from industry leaders,
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Meet other like-minded students, teachers, trainers and employers,
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Gain access to quality work experience opportunities and great prizes.
Teacher/Trainer
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Highlights the importance of VET and secondary students across Queensland, and
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Recognises your school or RTOs contribution to the future Hospitality and Tourism workforce,
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demonstrates your school or RTO’ commitment to its workforce and aspiring future leaders,
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Provide valuable business and networking opportunities.
Employer
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Increase your brand profile,
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Recognition as an Employer of Choice
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Recognise your organisation's contribution to the future Hospitality and Tourism workforce,
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Demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to its workforce and aspiring future leaders,
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Provide valuable business and networking opportunities.
Nominations open from 1 April and close 11 June.
Marketing Kit
We encourage you to promote the Salute to Excellence Awards program through your networks, simply download and utilise the artwork from this marketing kit.
More Information
For more information please email QTIC: workforcedevelopment@qtic.com.au or phone: 07 3236 1445.
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2021 Key Dates
2021 Key Dates
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17 March 2021 - Judging Panel Introduction,
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Review of judging criteria by judges commences,
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22 March 2021 Nominations Open,
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14 April 2021 – Judging Criteria Review Closes,
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11 June 2021 Nominations Close,
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12 June 2021 – Judging Opens,
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18 June 2021 – Judging Closes,
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21 June 2021 Notification of Judging Outcome,
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28 June 2021 Skills Test Day for Secondary Students and virtual interviews with Employer and Trainer/Teacher of the year nominees,
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8 July 2021- Skills Test Judging closes,
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26 July 2021 - Formal Awards Dinner – Hilton Hotel.
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2021 Judges
2021 Judges
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Douglas Innes-Will
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Executive Chef, Queensland Art Gallery - Gallery of Modern Art
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Secondary Student - Cookery
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Rahul Raj
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Director of Food & Beverage, Accor - Mercure and IBIS Brisbane
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Secondary Student - Food & Beverage
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Adrienne Putelli
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Human Resource Manager, Hilton Hotel Brisbane
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Secondary Student - Food & Beverage
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Michelle Christoe
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Director, NightQuarter and Malt Shovel Taphouse
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Secondary Student - Tourism
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Karen Hellsten
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Managing Director, Mountain Wine Tours
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Secondary Student - Tourism
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Abbey Filko
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Marketing and Sales Manager, Airtrain
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Teacher/Trainer of the Year
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Arwen McGregor
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Teacher/Trainer of the Year
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TBC
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Employer of the Year
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Manager, Hinchinbrook Resort
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Employer of the Year
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Dr Natasha Montesalvo
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Prinicipal Consultant, Destinations, Strategy and Insights - Earthcheck
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