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inquiry in this matter. I know that the MTAQ has made representations on your behalf. The committee is looking at ways to address this worldwide problem, with its report due later this month on the 24th.”
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR THE APPRENTICE OF the Year award for 2023 went to Melissa Smith from Crank Auto Electrics and Air Conditioning in Deception Bay. The 36-year-old, fourth-year auto electrical apprentice is also the co-owner of Crank with husband Cameron, and going to
Terri Butler, MTA Institute trainer Roger West, Marcello Riotto, and the Apprentice of the Year finalists that were able to attend the Awards Gala
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“. . . WHEN THE PRESENTER TURNED AROUND AND SAID IT WAS ME, I WAS COMPLETELY SPEECHLESS, EXTREMELY OVERWHELMED, EXTREMELY HONOURED, AND EXTREMELY HUMBLED.” the awards night was, she said, a nervewracking but thrilling experience. Picking up the major award, she added, was a complete surprise. “I was extremely anxious and nervous about going,” she said, when she spoke to Motor Trader a few days after the Gala.