Current Students

Do you believe you have gone above and beyond to reach your goals?

The Central Student Awards provide an excellent opportunity for you to tell us
your story and be recognised for your achievements, both at Central and life
outside of study.

Monetary prizes are up for grabs as well as the opportunity to network with
industry professionals.

Winners of the Central Student Awards (for categories 1, 3 & 6) will automatically become eligible as a nominee for the WA Training Awards run by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

Those who succeed at the State awards become eligible for the Australian Training Awards. We congratulate our very own interior design student, Nathan McGuire who was our National Training Awards winner for the Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander student of the year.

This could be you, so follow the 5 simple steps to complete your nomination.

Applications closed 5pm, Thursday 28 February 2013.

About

Award Categories

1. Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

2. Access & Diversity Student of the Year

a) Students with a Disability

b) Student from a non-English speaking background

3. Apprentice / Trainee of the Year

4. International Student of the Year

5. VET In Schools Student of the Year

(Students who completed the VET In Schools program in 2012)

6. Vocational Student of the Year

(Certificate and Diploma level)

Winners will be chosen from each of the above categories and of these winners the 2013 Central Institute of Technology Student of the Year will be selected.

Selection Process and Panel

A series of selection panels will determine Award winners for each category and the selection process will include assessment by the panel of the completed nomination form and any supporting attachments.

In the course of their deliberations a selection panel may at their discretion request additional clarification or conduct an interview with the nominee. Panels may comprise of representatives including academics, management, industry, past students, community or governing council members.

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Why enter?

Why should you enter the awards?

The Student Awards are an excellent way for you to recognise your achiecements.

All award nominees and winners can benefit from:

Receiving recognition from industry experts, Central staff and peers
Networking, exposure and being profiled as a leading achiever in your category
Attaining a lifelong achievement which can be displayed on resumes
Winners will receive a monetary prize for each of the categories available with the chance of representing Central at the WA Training Awards.

Don't believe us?

Take a look at some of the testimonials from previous award winners. Above all, it is a unique opportunity to gain well deserved recognition for your efforts, and share those success stories with peers and other professionals.

Winners will have the added opportunity of competing against the state’s best at the WA Training Awards, with fantastic prizes to be won. Those who succeed at the State awards become eligible for the Australian Training Awards.

How to enter

Follow the 5 steps to enter

Step 1: Access the online form to get started

Applications are now closed, so the link to the form has been disabled.

Step 2: Confirm your eligibility to enter

Carefully read the eligibility criteria when you have selected the appropriate category and confirm that you can apply.

If you're not quite sure whether you're able to apply, take a look at our Eligibility Guide. If you can tick the boxes in one particular category, then start writing your application!

Eligibility Guide - Central Student Awards.pdf

Please note that 2012 Award winners are ineligible to nominate for the 2013 Central Student Awards.

Step 3: Begin writing your nomination!

Download some handy tips to help you out

Step 4: Get your lecturer to write a reference

As part of the attachment component, you are required to obtain a reference from your lecturer in support of your nomination. Ensure that you give your lecturer plenty of time to prepare. We have a reference template that lecturers can use.

Central Student Awards - Reference Template.doc

Step 5: Submit!

Ensure your completed nomination is submitted to the Student Award Coordinator no later than 5pm Thursday 28 February 2013.

Key Dates

Monday 3 December 2012

Applications OPEN

Thursday 28 February 2013

Applications CLOSE 5pm

March – Apr 2013

Selection Panel meet to select winners for each category (you may be called in for an interview if required.)

Thursday 18 April 2013

Awards Presentation Evening

Our 2012 sponsors:

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Register your interest

Are you interested in applying for the 2013 Student Awards?

We'll keep in touch with you as the process moves forward, letting you know of any updates and remind you of upcoming deadlines.

FAQs

2012 Award night

This video was filmed by Central's Diploma of Film & TV students.

Find out more about our previous winners