CONNEXIS ENERGY TRAINEE AWARDS

Join us along with key industry stakeholders to celebrate those who work in the Electricity Supply and Telecommunications Industry.

The Connexis Excellence Awards celebrate the best and brightest trainees working in the industry along with those who have made significant contributions through their enthusiasm and commitment to industry training.

The Connexis Energy Trainee Awards are presented at the Excellence Awards Dinner on Thursday 24 October 2024 - Mystery Creek Event Centre, Hamilton. Find out more about the dinner here.

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2024 FINALISTS - CONNEXIS ENERGY TRAINEE AWARDS

Nominations are now closed.

Distribution Trainee of the Year

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  • Hoani Holland - Electrical Fitter, Ventia 

  • Cruz Reihana - Trainee Line Mechanic, Omexom 
  • Kale Thompson - Apprentice Line Mechanic, PowerNet NZ Ltd 

Transmission Trainee of the Year

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  • Jack McCabe - Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic, Omexom 
  • Matthew Reid - Electrical Apprentice, Ventia 
  • Sage Baucke - Electrician, Omexom 

Traction Line Mechanic Trainee of the Year

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  • Joel Collins - Trainee Traction Line Mechanic, KiwiRail 
  • Ronie Padilla - Traction Supervisor, KiwiRail 
  • Marciano Rosin - Traction Electrician, KiwiRail 
  • Titapu Te Tawhero - Traction Line Mechanic, KiwiRail 

Advanced Trainee of the Year

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  • Anit Prasad - Power Technician, Electra 
  • Angelo Obus - Supply Electrician, Cadet Trainee, Power Systems Technician, PowerNet NZ Ltd 

Contribution to Investing in Youth Training and Development

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  • Paul Bryant - Senior Operator Maintainer, Genesis Energy 
  • Theigasen Govender - H&S Training Coordinator, Civtec 
  • Lee Pennock - Talent Development Manager, KiwiRail 

Overall Trainee of the Year

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2023 CONNEXIS TRAINEE AWARD WINNERS

Generation Trainee of the Year – Ela Jones, Genesis Energy Ltd

Distribution Trainee of the Year – Abbey Meiritz-Reid, Connetics

Telecommunications Trainee of the Year – Valantina Adam, Downer

Transmission Trainee of the Year – Joshua Cox, Omexom

Investing in Youth Development and Training – Robbie Skerten, Mainpower NZ Ltd

Overall Trainee of the Year – Abbey Meiritz-Reid, Connetics