2024 President's Dinner & Training Awards

Join us on November 26, at Crown Sydney for an evening dedicated to celebrating the very best in Tourism, Travel, Hospitality, and Events. The 2024 President’s Dinner & Training Awards is your chance to be part of a night that recognises the remarkable achievements driving our industry forward.

Celebrate the Leaders Shaping Our Industry

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The President's Dinner & Training Awards. A vibrant evening event in a grand ballroom filled with elegantly set round tables. Guests are seated and socializing, with some standing and mingling in the background. The tables are adorned with formal table settings, including glassware, folded napkins, and decorative centerpieces, all under a soft, bluish lighting that gives the room a luxurious ambiance.

2024 Finalists

Announcing the Finalists for the 2024 Teacher Trainer Awards

Our 2024 finalists represent the pinnacle of educational excellence, and their contributions have not only elevated the standards of professional training but have also significantly impacted the careers of countless individuals within our industry. Join us in applauding the achievements of these outstanding educators:

Best Commercial Cookery Trainer

Ianthe Smith - Tafe NSW, Ryde
Jorge Chacon -Tafe NSW, Ultimo
Sonya Moulang - Tafe NSW - Campbelltown
Shana Dunn Tafe Regency, SA
Karen Doyle Tafe NSW, Ryde
Bernadette Ryan - Tafe NSW, Grafton
Carl Ivers - The Sydney Business and Travel Academy

Best Patisserie Trainer

Louis Bioteau - Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute






Best Hospitality Management Trainer

Brendan Dugan - North Metropolitan TAFE, WA
Hassan Sater - Sydney Business Travel Academy
Miodrag Damjanac - Tafe NSW, Ultimo
Zia Khandoker - The Sydney Business and Travel Academy



Best Event Management Trainer

Brendan Dugan - North Metropolitan TAFE, WA
Janene Wardrop - College of Management Sydney
Kyla Besley - Tafe NSW, Ourimbah




Best Innovation Training Initiative

Wendy Wy Wong Hospitality Program SISTERWORKS
Motels SOS .com X BWH Hotels Partnership
SBTA - State of the Art Kitchens and Courses
TAFE NSW - Autism Advisory and Support



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Best Travel & Tourism Trainer

Brendan Dugan - North Metropolitan TAFE, WA
Rena Heaton - Tafe NSW, Ultimo
Erin Buscombe - Flight Centre Travel Group (with iTFE)
Melissa Howarth - Sydney Business Travel Academy
Tracy Kay - Tafe NSW, Hamilton


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Foodservice Outlet - Training Initiative

Victoria University TAFE Charity Dinner Series at VenU training restaurant- Tanya Bonte
The Sydney Business and Travel Academy (SBTA) - SBTA Culinary Institute
The Apprentice - Ultimo Tafe

Teacher of Choice

Fiona Cox
Gabrielle McCarthy
Ines MacMullen
Nicole Fifis
Jae Moon Koh

Best Food & Beverage Trainer

Lars Fock - Black Market Coffee
Brendan Dugan - North Metropolitan Tafe ,WA



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