John Cox Memorial Trophy
Most Outstanding Apprentice
Winner: Gavin Chin- Matilda Bay Restaurant
Bell-Vista Fruit & Veg
Most Outstanding 1st Year Apprentice
Finalists: Richard Johnson - Wentworth Plaza (WINNER)
Pearse McGukin - The Breakwater (RUNNER UP)
Carmen Davies – The Eastern
David Manzoney - Glengarry Tavern
Australian Medical Association (WA)
Most Outstanding 2nd Year Apprentice
Finalists: Sarah Brickwood - University Club (WINNER)
Pamela Miles - The Breakwater (RUNNER UP)
Joel Pianto - Ambrosia Cafe
Andrea Watkins
Australian Hotels Association
Most Outstanding Final Year Apprentice
Finalists: Philip Wells - White Salt (WINNER)
Josh Vears — White Salt (RUNNER UP)
Gavin Chin — Matilda Bay Restaurant
Christopher Hill – Assured Ascot Quays
Bell-Vista Fruit & Veg
Most Improved Apprentice
Finalists: Emma Lewis - Millbrook Winery (WINNER)
Joel Pianto - Ambrosia Cafe
Meat & Livestock Australia (WA)
Schools Apprentice of the Year
Finalists: Daniel Lowe - Parmelia Hilton Hotel (JOINT WINNER)
Haydn Solomon - The Royal (JOINT WINNER)
Laura Frayling - Soda
J L Lennard
Most Improved Trainee
Finalists: Sheay Brookes - Balmoral Hotel (WINNER)
Mikaela Peters - University Club
Cut It Out
Trainee of the Year
Finalists: Nathan Smith - Clancy’s Fish Bar (WINNER)
Rachel Burton - Aroma Cafe—East Perth (RUNNER UP)
Jacob D’Vauz - Wentworth Plaza
Shannon Reynolds- Delaware North Perth International
Australian Hotels Association
Employer of the Year
Winner: The Breakwater
Margaret Johnson
Quiet Achiever Award
Winner: Andrea Watkins
Hospitality Group Training
Chairman’s Ambassador Award
Winner: James Law – Total Catering Solutions
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