Worldskills Australia
 
6th September 2009

Skillaroos Medallists Announced – Direct from Calgary

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Australia doubles medals from Japan competition!

Results are in from the WorldSkills International Competition in Calgary, Canada!

WorldSkills Australia is proud and privileged to announce the Skillaroos who have achieved great success in winning medals for their country.

Category Name Medal
Restaurant Service Heh-Nian (James) Sun Gold
Beauty Care Jessie-Lee Gladwell Gold
Manufacturing Team Challenge Andrew Arthur Silver
Manufacturing Team Challenge Kyle Butler Silver
Manufacturing Team Challenge Luke Davies Silver
IT Software Applications Nick Davies Silver
Plumbing Tyson Knight Silver
Web Design Daniel Jones Bronze
Sheetmetal Work Daniel Karanges Bronze
Welding Joshua Harris Bronze
Bricklaying Nigel Croke Bronze
Wall & Floor Tiling Peter Steinweiss Bronze

Jessie-Lee Gladwell also received the Best of the Nation award.

All 26 members of the Skillaroos have shown great talent and dedication to achieve skills excellence over the past 12 months.

"This is a fantastic result for Australia. It shows the increase in value that we place on our skills and trades. All of these young people need to be held as role models for Australia." said Mark Callaghan CEO of WorldSkills Australia.

WorldSkills Australia would like to thank the competitors and their devoted experts and team leaders for displaying such great team spirit and passion for their skills, which has made all aspects of the International Competition most memorable.

Visit the WorldSkills Australia website for the latest updates.

 

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