He received a $1000 cheque from Heidelberg, a trophy and framed certificate, and two tickets to attend this year’s Tasmanian PICA awards. He will also receive a nomination for the Tasmanian Government’s Apprentice of the Year Awards.

Two weeks ago, Ron Patterson, general manager of the Printing Industries Association Victoria/Tasmania and Danny Roach of the Tasmanian Regional Council interviewed the five nominated apprentices recommended by RMIT University. Patterson said, “We are very happy to see the high caliber of apprentices coming through the system, the award is a prestigious one and the decision wasn’t easy. After much deliberation, we decided that Stuart stood out as the deserving winner.”

Maureen Oates, managing editor of the Huon Valley News said, “The staff at the Huon Valley News were excited at the presentation function on Friday night when it was announced that Stuart was to receive the award. We prepare and print the Huon Valley News each week, a paid publication, and also undertake commercial printing for clients — anything from business cards to brochures, letterheads, school end of year books, calendars — you name it, we probably do it. Everyone has to learn how to do everything here, be multi-skilled. That is the aim, and that is the reality, and it is only possible because of the contribution made by all our staff members.”

Printing Industries expressed its gratitude to sponsors Heidelberg Australia and Media Super for their support of the Apprentice of the Year.

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