Students, industry partners and staff joined together at the Swan Hill Town Hall Performing Arts and Conference Centre last night for the annual SuniTAFE Graduation and Awards.

The event recognised the hard work and determination of students for the 2022 academic year.  It also acknowledged employers, parents, friends and family who supported and contributed to the students' individual outcomes. 

At the Swan Hill Campus in 2022 23 students graduated from 3 diploma qualifications.  3 students from 2 traineeships completed their studies and 7 student awards were presented to deserving recipients. 

Pearl Dunn had double the celebrations, graduating from the Diploma of Nursing and receiving Koorie Student of the Year for demonstrating outstanding achievements in her studies.  Despite facing significant hardships, Pearl remained committed to her studies at all times.  Pearl is now a skilled and responsible nurse at Kerang District Health, working in a career she loves. 

Apprentice of the Year (3rd Year) was awarded to Blair Hogan.  Blair didn't know what he wanted to do with his career during school, but has since found his calling through completing an apprenticeship with Mallee Steel Supply and Fabrication.  His teachers are impressed with the high detail of his work. 

SuniTAFE Board and staff are grateful for the support of all the award sponsors and proud of all the graduating students and award winners. 

Full list of student award winners: 

Apprentice of the Year (1st Year)  |  sponsored by Lawrence and Hansen  
Aiden Keys - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade 

Apprentice of the Year (2nd Year)  |  sponsored by PDF Accounting 
Adam Brennan - Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade 

Apprentice of the Year (3rd Year)  |  sponsored by SMGT
Blair Hogan – Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade  

Koorie Student of the Year  |  sponsored by MDAS  
Pearl Dunn - Diploma of Nursing  

Student of the Year – Diploma/Advanced Diploma (non-trade)  |  sponsored by SuniTAFE Skills and Jobs Centre 
Mikaylah Speedie - Diploma of Community Services   

Health High Achiever  |  sponsored by WDEA
Hannah Allen - Diploma of Nursing 
 
Board Excellence  |  sponsored by SuniTAFE Board
Maggie Gibson - Diploma of Nursing