Five hundred of the nation's most skilled students have been recognised for their efforts in vocational education and training in schools.

 

Acting Minister for School Education, Senator Chris Evans, has announced the recipients of the 2011 Australian Vocational Student Prize and the Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School.

 

"The Australian Vocational Student Prize recognises students who have demonstrated exceptional skills and commitment while completing a Vocational Education and Training in Schools program, or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship," Senator Evans said.

      

"In addition, 20 students who strive to be the best and achieve outstanding results are awarded the Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School."    

 

Winners of the Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School are selected from the top Australian Vocational Student Prize recipients and are awarded in state and territory, industry and Indigenous categories. All 500 winners receive $2000 and a certificate recognising their achievements.

 

The Australian Vocational Student Prize is the vocational equivalent of the academic Australian Student Prize, another initiative aimed at recognising the achievements of students and their schools.

 

For the full list of winners and for more information on the Australian Vocational Student Prize and the Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School visit: www.deewr.gov.au/avsp.