This year the USU New Gen Committee is again presenting two special awards to two special members. The Apprentice/Trainee of the Year and Mentor of the Year. Due to their enthusiastic interest in supporting younger workers Active Super is proudly sponsoring both Awards.


1. The Active Super Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award: $2,500.

Awarded to a USU member, currently undertaking a workplace apprentice/traineeship, who deserves recognition. Due to their enthusiastic interest in younger workers “Active Super” is proudly providing a prize of $2,500 to the winner to supercharge their career!

This important award has been an annual commendation for over 10 years to promote ongoing New Gen campaigns in increasing apprentice/traineeships across the USU industries. The USU thanks Active Super for their partnership with the New Gen Committee to support these Awards.

The winner will be announced and presented their award at this year’s USU Conference in August.

CRITERIA: Please ensure you tick all the criteria and attach supporting evidence.


- The nominator and nominee are financial USU members, please provide membership numbers.
- The nominee is undertaking a recognised qualification by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) please provide a copy of the RTO course details.
- The nominee is respected by peers and their fellow union members – please complete the nominators, and provide two supporting statements below.


2. The Active Super Mentor of the Year Award: $500.

Awarded to a USU member who actively engages with workers, creates harmony in their team environment, and has an awareness of issues that affects all workers. Due to their enthusiastic interest in supporting younger workers “Active Super” is proudly providing a prize of $500 to the winner as recognition of their efforts in providing vital skills and guidance to younger workers.

This important award has been an annual commendation for over 10 years to promote ongoing New Gen campaigns in increasing apprentice/traineeships across the USU industries. The USU thanks Active Super for their partnership with the New Gen Committee to support these Awards.

The winner will be announced and presented their award at this year’s USU Conference in August.

CRITERIA: Please ensure you tick all the criteria and attach supporting evidence.

-The nominator and nominee are financial USU members, please provide membership numbers.
-The nominee has actively mentored workers, please provide examples if available demonstrating mentoring in the workplace.
-The nominee is respected by their peers and their fellow union members – please complete the nominator’s statement and, provide two supporting statements.


How do I nominate someone?

Nominate for 2023 Active Super Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award

Nominate for 2023 Active Super Mentor of the Year Award

or email [email protected]

Submissions close at 5 pm Friday 14th July 2023.

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If you have any questions about this email, please contact USU New Gen Committee Group Officer Luke Hutchinson on 0419 761 323 or via email at [email protected]