2026 Queensland Training Awards Nominations Open!!

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Queensland Training Awards – celebrating excellence in training and the power of skills to change lives.

Across 13 award categories, the awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, students, teachers and trainers, training providers, community-based organisations and employers.

Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects may be eligible to nominate in the Community Training Initiative of the Year category, and participants in Equity Student of the Year or Trainee of the Year.

Nominations are now open and close 22 March 2026. 

Check out the Queensland Training Awards website for more info about the awards, including how to apply in a few easy steps.

We’re here to help too – email the DDSW QTA team at toowoombaqta@dtet.qld.gov.au or call us on 0467 771 658.

Key dates to follow for the awards presentation dates.