This annual award honours the memory of the late John Andrew who was the Association's inaugural Life Member and a winner of the A.L. Chantry Memorial Award for the Pursuit of Excellence. Eligible apprentices employed by MLAA Business members in Australia and New Zealand are invited to participate.
The test covers Picking, Impressioning, Lockfitting, Master Keying and General Knowledge.
LSC is proud to be a major supporter of the Award. The winner (and their master) will once again win a trip to Italy and Germany to visit the Silca & ABUS factories respectively.
2017 Apprentice of the Year - Zach Winslade
Past Winners:
| Year | Apprentice of the Year | Branch | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Chris Verbolle | VIC | Stewarts Security Specialists |
| 2001 | David Overend | NZ | James Bull & Co |
| 2002 | Eric Yornsten | NZ | Armstrong Locksmiths |
| 2003 | Nathan De Rooy | NSW | Brian Preddey Locksmiths |
| 2004 | Andrew Worsfold | QLD | Northside Locksmiths |
| 2005 | James Methven | VIC | Echuca Locksmiths |
| 2006 | Shane Cook | VIC | Echuca Locksmiths |
| 2007 | Bradley Wheeler | VIC | East Gippsland Keys & Locks |
| 2008 | Adam Burling | WA | SAS Locksmithing Services |
| 2009 | Robert Jeges | VIC | API Security - Moorabbin |
| 2010 | Kyle Bevans | VIC | Bendigo Locksmiths |
| 2011 | Nicole Bornis | QLD | Ruswin |
| 2012 | David Monahu | VIC | Omega Corporate Security |
| 2013 | Daniel Kolosi | VIC | Corporate Locksmiths |
| 2014 | Nicholas Smith | QLD | Keycut Services Pty Ltd |
| 2015 | Luke Bergin | QLD | Ruswin |
| 2016 | Peng (Leo) Guo | VIC | A.S.A.P. Locksmiths |
| 2017 | Zach Winslade | NSW | Independent Locksmiths & Security |
