2021 PRESIDENT’S LUNCH On Friday, 15th October 2021 at Adelaide Oval, our industry came together to celebrate the achievements of the previous two years.
After facing a multitude of adversities, it was fantastic for our industry to be able to come together in a large-scale setting for a relaxed and positive afternoon. With over 400 guests in attendance, it was evident that our industry was excited to catch up and network with fellow representatives again following the disappointing cancellation of our 2020 event. Our Master of Ceremonies was TV Presenter and former AFL Player Troy Gray, who as always did a fantastic job in keeping our guests entertained whilst presenting the proceedings of the day. To kick off the event, Master Plumbers SA President, David Hurst welcomed guests and recognised the challenges faced by the industry over the last 18 months. He provided an informative update on current issues and looking to the future. Minister for Innovation and Skills, the Honorable David Pisoni, was in attendance as a guest speaker and provided guests with an update on Apprenticeships and skilled workforce in the construction industry. To commence the Awards for the day, we saw six of our Apprentices receive recognition for their hard work and dedication. We presented four High Achievement Awards – one award for each year level, as well as an Outstanding Apprentice Award and a Work Health and Safety Award. It was a pleasure to have Craig de Laine (now the CEO of Australian Gas Infrastructure Group) as a guest speaker, who provided an informative presentation to on the future of renewable gas. Previously known as the MPA Gold Medal, it was announced at our event that we had made the decision to honour industry icon, Jack Holder (pictured with Andrew Clarke) by renaming the medal to the Jack Holder Gold Medal. We believe that renaming this Award in honour Jack’s honour further cements the high standard for our industry’s future leaders to aspire to. This prestigious award was presented to Connor Gregg, along with the CITB Award for Training Excellence.
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