There are more than 2000 people around New Zealand who have ESITO training agreements.  Each year, the most outstanding of these trainees are recognised and rewarded at the ESITO Excellence Awards.

The awards also celebrate, through the Contribution to Industry Training award, one person whose enthusiasm and contribution has undoubtedly led to improvements in training for our industry.

This year's awards attracted 42 nominations in six categories.  The winners were announced at a gala dinner held in Hamilton on October 15.


2009 winners

Generation Trainee of the Year Kendra Butler Left to right: Mike Fox (Mighty River Power), Kendra Butler Finalists Timm Krutzmann, ABB Royce Hargreaves, Genesis Energy

Networks Trainee of the Year Simon Wilson, Connetics Left to right: Ian Ditchfield (United Group New Zealand), Simon Wilson Finalists Nicolas Seabrook, Marlborough Lines Rodney Parker, Delta Utility Services

Telecommunications Trainee of the Year Cameron Jones, Transfield Services Left to right: David Cox (DJC & Associates), Cameron Jones Finalists Ross Walton, Downer EDI Engineering Sam Casey, Transfield Services

Advanced Trainee of the Year Frank Skinner, Tenix Alliance New Zealand Finalists Cheryl Frankis, Electrix Hannah Conolly, Waipa Networks Harold Vrenson, Genesis Energy

Training in Action Craig Asquith, Horizon Energy Left to right: Bob Simpson (EEA Executive Committee), Craig Asquith

Contribution to Industry Training Phil Macquarie, Macquarie Training Left to right: Robert Ferris (Electrix), Phil Macquarie

Overall ESITO Trainee of the Year Simon Wilson, Connetics Left to right: Bob Taylor (Connetics), Simon Wilson

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