Celebrating our students’ achievements at graduation

Oct 29, 2026

Our students celebrated their achievements at the Graduation and Awards Presentation at Regency Campus on Wednesday 28 October 2026. This included students across Cookery, Hospitality, Bakery, Patisserie, Tourism, Events and Travel.

The event recognised students' hard work, skills and commitment to their studies, with more than $20,000 in industry-sponsored prizes awarded across a range of categories.

It was a great opportunity to celebrate our students' achievements and recognise the industry partners who support vocational education and training. The strong industry turnout reflected the value of these partnerships and their role in recognising emerging talent.

The event was a team effort across the program area, with current cookery and hospitality students also helping make the evening a success.

Congratulations to all our graduates and award winners and thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's celebration.

2026 award winners

AwardWinnerSponsor
Most outstanding student in Bar ServiceHammony GregoryParacombe Winery
Most outstanding student in Wine StudiesOliver BrownVintage House Wine and Spirits
Most outstanding student in Restaurant and Function ServiceCaitlin HodgeRD Jones Group
Cookery Apprentice of the YearAcacia MahloKoi Knives
Most outstanding Culinary SkillsJessy Mia Antunez VenegasAustralian Culinary Federation
Student Chef of the YearSean TaylorSamtass Seafood
Cookery Rising Star AwardRoeder IgnacioAMJ Produce
Tod Dolphin Perpetual Award for Outstanding Application in Cookery StudiesKelliah MaherMoffat
Baking Apprentice of the YearLaichlan ChesterVanrooy Machinery
Cake and Pastry Apprentice of the YearJadon WuttkeEOI, Peerless Foods
Bread Baking Apprentice of the YearNathan BouchierEOI, Peerless Foods
Overall Best Apprentice of the Year – Baking/Cake and PastryRiley HutchinsonEOI, Peerless Foods
Martin Schindler Perpetual Award for Most Outstanding Student in Certificate III PatisserieMaya WiyonoMayers Fine Foods
Ingo Schwarze Patisserie Award 2026Zoe HeinrichRobot Coupe
Most committed to Events Studies 2025Janelle RisborgNational Wine Centre
Most committed to Events Studies 2026Tsz Man LauAll Occasions Group
Most committed to Travel and Tourism StudiesLiz BerglezBunnik Tours
Student of the Year – Travel and Tourism 2025Renee ChamberlainBunnik Tours
Student of the Year – Travel and Tourism 2026Kononi ShimodaHoliday Wonders
Tourism Industry Excellence AwardSharon MillsTourism Industry Council of South Australia (TiCSA)
Student of the Year – Event ManagementShannon PreussAdelaide Expo Hire
Most dedicated student to Hospitality StudiesSokha KySkyCity
Excellence in Hospitality LeadershipAngie FarahCrystalbrook Sam
Rising Star AwardHeinrich TiangAmora Adelaide
Advocate for South Australian tourism destinationsKate KoernerZoos South Australia
Most dedicated to BTHM StudiesSabrina HerreroBusiness Events Adelaide
BTHM Dux of the Year 2026Tania KalleskeAustralian Hotels Association
Lidia Moretti United Nations Association of Australia (SA) Encouragement AwardElla Braysher and Che StewartUnited Nations Association of Australia (SA Division)
Bill Spurr AO Award for CookeryJack HardimanAdelaide Venue Management
Bill Spurr AO Award for HospitalityChing-Yuan HuangAdelaide Venue Management
Bill Spurr AO Award for Travel and TourismKate GrowdenAdelaide Venue Management
Bill Spurr AO Award for EventsKaya AllanAdelaide Venue Management
Bill Spurr AO Award for PatisserieRebecca TraceyAdelaide Venue Management

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which TAFE SA stands.


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