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Snap-on Tools announces apprentices of the year
Judging panel selects two deserving recipients from among a field of 100Two apprentices stood out in the judges' minds for the Snap-on Tools Australia Apprentice of the Year awards for 2013.
Mechanic Shaun Damrow (pictured), 24, took out the top spot, and forklift mechanic Caroline Diaz, 29, was named this year's Rising Star.
Damrow, who hails from Toowoomba, Queensland, has earned himself over $12,000 worth of prizes, as part of the award, Apprentice of the Year.
“It’s unreal to be considered against tougher competition than in the past and to be recognised by a judging panel that are legends in the industry…it’s an incredible feeling,” he said.
The judges to whom he refers include V8 Supercars driver Todd Kelly and Matthew Frame, Senior Manager at the Motor Traders' Association of NSW. Damrow's commitment to developing his skills and applying diagnostic analysis techniques to achieve the desired results gained the approval of the judges, who also commended him for his involvement within his local community.
Diaz, from Burwood NSW, has scored over $2300 worth of prizes as this year's 'Rising Star'. Buoyed by her success, she plans to make a long-term career in the industry, leaving her different options open.
“There are many paths I can undergo once I’ve finished my apprenticeship, I’ve also been told I’d make an excellent supervisor in my industry.”
This year's competition – the fifth since the program began – was disappointing for the lack of entries in a couple of key areas, says Steve Jones, National Sales Manager for Snap-on Tools Australia.
“There is a strong, competitive environment within the trades industry and the Snap-on Tools Apprentice of the Year competition is all about supporting and rewarding the best and brightest out there,” he was quoted saying in a press release.
“This year’s competition objective was to lift the overall standard of the industry awards and take our Apprentice awards to the next level. It was a surprise upset that we didn’t get a great deal of entries for the Community Contribution or the Contribution to Armed Forces categories and so we are looking forward to receiving high quality entries next year.”
Those two awards were withheld for that reason. Candidates are welcome to enter the competition if they are employed as apprentices in the fields of heavy vehicle, marine, aviation and automotive trades.
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