Congratulations to Andrew Hudson – State Finalist in the 2025 NSW Training Awards!

We’re thrilled to announce that Andrew Hudson, a proud participant in our training programs at METS, has been named a State Finalist in the 2025 NSW Training Awards!

Andrew’s recognition in the Vocational Student of the Year category is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and commitment to personal and professional growth through vocational education. Being selected as a state finalist is a remarkable achievement and reflects the outstanding effort Andrew has put into his learning journey.

What’s Next for Andrew?

Andrew will represent METS and his region at the NSW Training Awards presentation event on Thursday, 11 September, at Sydney Town Hall. The winner of his category will be announced at the event, and we’ll be cheering him on every step of the way!

Sharing His Story

As part of his finalist recognition, Andrew will be sharing his story through social media content and participating in finalist activities in the lead-up to the awards night.

We look forward to seeing his journey continue — and regardless of the final outcome, Andrew is already a winner in our eyes.

Please join us in wishing Andrew Hudson all the best as he takes this exciting next step. We’re incredibly proud!

Read more about Andrew’s inspiring journey in our previous feature:
From Chef to Champion Educator