Community Bank Fleurieu Future Workforce Awards 2026
Building skills, capabilities and careers

Join us for the inaugural Community Bank Fleurieu Future Workforce Awards, a gala dinner celebrating the apprentices, trainees, employers and mentors building the future workforce of the Southern Fleurieu.

From construction and hospitality to agriculture, healthcare and retail, our region runs on the skills of people who chose a vocational pathway. This is our chance to put them in the spotlight and thank the businesses and individuals who invest in them.

The evening

Sit-down gala dinner
11 category awards, each presented by a local sponsor
The night closes with the announcement of the Fleurieu Future Worker of the Year, chosen by the independent judging panel from the category winners
A room full of apprentices, trainees, employers, schools, training providers and community leaders

Cash Prizes

$250 for each of the 11 category winners
$1,000 for the Fleurieu Future Worker of the Year
Every winner also receives a trophy

Award categories

Apprentice of the Year: Emerging - presented by Rotary Victor Harbor
Apprentice of the Year: Graduating - presented by TAFE SA
Qualified Apprentice of the Year - presented by Rotary Victor Harbor
First Nations Apprentice or Trainee of the Year - presented by SYC
Women in Trades - presented by BVH
Trainee of the Year: Emerging - presented by City of Victor Harbor
Trainee of the Year: Graduating - presented by Telstra
Emerging School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year - presented by BVH
Graduating School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year - presented by BVH
Employer of the Year - presented by Quality Training
Mentor of the Year - presented by BVH

Fleurieu Future Worker of the Year - presented by Business Victor Harbor

Details

Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
Time: 5.30pm arrival for 6.30pm start
Venue: Convention Centre at McCracken Country Club, Victor Harbor
Includes: Three Course Dinner - (pay own drinks at the bar)
Dress: Formal / cocktail
Ticket sales close: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 5pm

Nominations close 11:59pm Friday 6 November. Know someone who deserves recognition? Click here to complete a nomination form.

Presented by Business Victor Harbor with naming rights partner Community Bank Fleurieu, and supported by our category sponsors: Rotary Victor Harbor, TAFE SA, SYC, City of Victor Harbor, Telstra and Quality Training.

Enquiries: events@businessvictorharbor.com.au

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