Batchfire cleans up at ATQLD awards 

The annual Apprentices and Trainees Queensland (ATQLD) Awards saw locals come together recently to celebrate the dedication and commitment shown by many of the region’s standout apprentices. Batchfire Resources cleaned up on the night, taking out four awards! 

Representatives from local companies, family and friends gathered for the exciting event, to celebrate the dedication, determination and commitment of the many nominees. 

The awards included; First Year Apprentice of the Year, Second Year Apprentice of the Year, Third Year Apprentice of the Year, Fourth Year Apprentice of the Year, the ATQLD Safety Award, and Mentor of the Year Award.  

Batchfire winners on the night included:  

Trainee of the Year – Tyler Dederer 

First Year Apprentice of the Year – Connor Bunker 

ATQLD Safety Award – Martin Edwards 

Mentor of the Year Award – Mark Ghea 

We would like to congratulation all of the winners, as well as Joel Lamont from the Technology and Mine Control team who was nominated for the coveted Mentor of the Year award. 

We were proud to see so many of our apprentices and supervisors take out prizes on the night, which is testament to the quality of training and mentoring on-site at Callide Mine.  

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