Friday November 4, was a night for making memories and celebrating victories at CTC  Apprentices' Annual Awards Night 2011.

For many, the awards night was an event to recognise the individuals and businesses who work hard every day to provide the highest standard of service to their employees and clients.

More than 150 attendees from across the region travelled to the CQ Bid Leagues Club Rockhampton for this annual event in anticipation that their entry would receive an award in the 15 categories to be announced.

The evening was welcomed in by Master of Ceremonies Jason Paull and Sean Peckover and CTC Apprentices' CEO Darren McDonell who presented a cheque of more than $2,800 to the Wahroonga Counselling Service, proceeds of CTC’s Charity Golf Day.

Darren said this year’s awards evening was a great success: “The number and quality of the entries presented was overwhelming and encouraging.

 “The awards continue to be robust, reflected in both the number of entries and the full house attendance.

“This demonstrates the continuing professional service and quality product that CTC and associated businesses are providing in Central Queensland.”

Darren said the awards were highly coveted by their recipients, reflecting each businesses' continuous efforts to provide a professional and quality service and product to their clients.

Award Recipients:

Most Outstanding Second Year Apprentice – Stephen Hunter

Most Outstanding Third Year Apprentice – Nicholas Saunders

Most Outstanding Fourth Year Apprentice – Jesse Robertson

Most Outstanding School Based Apprentice – Benjamin Peacock

Most Outstanding School Based Trainee – Rolize Bonaretti

Most Outstanding Trainee – Harry Hicks

Zonta 2011 Award – Jayde Victor

Encouragement Award – Kelli Bradley

RTO Excellence in Training – Kayla Kopittke

CTC Apprentice Guild Award (In memory of Mr Alexander (Lex) Irvine 2011 – Andrew MacElroy

CTC Apprentices Small host Employer of the Year Award – Rod Bianchi Motors

CTC Apprentices Large Host Employer of the Year Award – DC Motors

Trainee of the Year Shona Hamilton

Apprentice of the Year (Rockhampton) – Ethan Malone

Apprentice of the Year (Regional) – Adrian Vassallo