Congratulations to our very own Patrick Middelkoop, a fourth year Geelong based carpenter at Lifestyle Builders. Patrick has won the 2022 HIA fourth year carpentry award. The result was announced at the 2022 HIA-Stratco Victorian Apprentice Awards, held in Melbourne on Friday 14 October 2022.
Patrick has proven his commitment to both learning and doing work of the highest quality. There is no doubt he has a very bright future in our industry.
Also recognised on the night were:
- Alec Fuller Victorian Apprentice of the Year: Reed McLean
- First Year Carpentry: Tom Harms, Beach House Constructions
- First Year Joinery: Natarsha Wollensack, Eric Jones Stair Building Group
- Second Year Carpentry: Peter Harrison, Evolv Homes
- Third Year Carpentry: Alex Forbes, Norton Builders
- Judges Rising Star: Harry Waterfall, HIA Apprentices hosted by Geoff Taylor Constructions
- Apprentice Host Trainer: Langmaid Builders