Outstanding Student of the Year Awards 2025
Outstanding Student of the Year awards are awarded to Melbourne Polytechnic students who have shown outstanding levels of skill and commitment within their fields of study.
Students are judged on:
- Career and study achievements
- Communication, team and leadership skills
- Ability to represent the training system at a broader level
Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients and thank you to our generous award sponsors.
Get to know our Outstanding Student of the Year Award winners for 2025. Congratulations to all of our awardees.
Click the awardee's name to hear their story.
Overall Student of the Year Awards
Outstanding Vocational Education Student of the Year
Djuno Fisher - Creative Arts
Outstanding Higher Education Student of the Year
Kino Rafael R. Manolo - Business & Construction
Outstanding Foundation Student of the Year
Mayumi Hiyoshi - English as an Additional Language
Outstanding Indigenous Student of the Year
Bradley Lawlor - Certificate III in School Based Education & Support CHC30221
Outstanding Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Joshua Presta - Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32420
Vocational Education Awards
Djuno Fisher - Creative Arts
Hannah Coad - Business, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics
Oscar Ford - Construction
Santa Rica Belardo Name - Food, Fibre and Animal Industries
Anthony Rutherford - Human Services and Education
Higher Education Awards
Lucinda Drabsch - Arts, Education and Agritech - Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
Kino Rafael R. Manolo - Business & Construction - Bachelor of Information Technology
Foundation Awards
Anthony McKay - Bridging and Prep
Tannah Reynolds - Work Education
Ekhlas Alawad - English as an Additional Language
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Vocational Education Awards
Djuno Fisher
Outstanding Creative Arts Student of the Year
Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420
Recognised for exceptional creativity and technical skill, Djuno excelled in Live Production and Technical Services, earning the accolade of Outstanding Creative Arts Student of the Year.
Hannah Coad
Outstanding Business, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Student of the Year
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) 22477VIC
A talented building design student, Hannah excelled in both innovation and precision, earning recognition as the Outstanding Business, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Student of the Year.
Oscar Ford
Outstanding Construction Student of the Year
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship) 22569VIC
With strong technical aptitude and a drive for excellence, Oscar impressed in his Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship training, becoming the Outstanding Construction Student of the Year.
Santa Rica Belardo Name
Outstanding Food, Fibre and Animal Industries Student of the Year
Diploma of Hospitality Management SIT504220
A rising star in hospitality, Rica blended leadership and service with professionalism, earning the award of Outstanding Food, Fibre and Animal Industries Student of the Year.
Higher Education Awards
Lucinda Drabsch
Outstanding Arts, Education and Agritech Student of the Year
Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
Lucinda shone in songwriting and music production with originality and skill, earning the well-deserved award of Outstanding Arts, Education and Agritech Student of the Year.
Kino Rafael R. Manolo
Outstanding Business and Construction Student of the Year
Bachelor of Information Technology
A standout in Information Technology, Kino's innovative thinking and dedication earned him the Outstanding Business and Construction Student of the Year award.
Foundation Awards
Anthony McKay
Outstanding Bridging and Preparatory Student of the Year
Diploma of Auslan PSP51018
Anthony demonstrated remarkable dedication in Auslan studies, bridging communication with passion and excellence, earning the award of Outstanding Bridging and Preparatory Student of the Year.
Tannah Reynolds
Outstanding Work Education Student of the Year
Certificate II in Work Education 22631VIC
Tannah displayed outstanding growth and dedication in Work Education, earning recognition as the Outstanding Work Education Student of the Year for her perseverance and positive attitude.
Ekhlas Alawad
Outstanding English as an Additional Language Student of the Year
Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22639VIC
Ekhlas showed perseverance and commitment to learning English, inspiring peers and teachers alike, earning her the award of Outstanding English as an Additional Language Student of the Year.
Mayumi Hiyoshi
Outstanding Foundation Directorate Student of the Year
Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22640VIC
Mayumi embraced learning with enthusiasm and determination in her English language studies, earning the award of Outstanding Foundation Directorate Student of the Year.
Overall Awards
Bradley Lawlor
Outstanding Indigenous Student of the Year
Certificate III in School Based Education Support CHC30221
Bradley made a strong impact through his commitment to education support, becoming a role model and earning the award of Outstanding Indigenous Student of the Year.
Joshua Presta
Outstanding Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32420
A dedicated and skilled apprentice, Joshua demonstrated excellence in plumbing, earning the prestigious award of Outstanding Apprentice/Trainee of the Year.
Sponsors
Thank you to our Outstanding Student of the Year Awards sponsors for 2025.
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Outstanding Student of the Year Awards 2021Melbourne Polytechnic has a long history of celebrating our student’s completion of their studies. These are our Outstanding Student of the Year Award winners for 2021.LEARN MORE
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Outstanding Student of the Year Awards 2020Melbourne Polytechnic has a long history of celebrating our student’s completion of their studies. These are our Outstanding Student of the Year Award winners for 2020.LEARN MORE -
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Outstanding Student of the Year Awards 2018Melbourne Polytechnic has a long history of celebrating our student’s completion of their studies. These were our Outstanding Student of the Year Award winners for 2018.LEARN MORE