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 of the competition and their mentor receive a fully funded trip to Europe to visit the Silca factory in Italy and the ABUS factory in Germany.
Details:
- Testing will be conducted during August 2019 at KJ Ross Security Locks in Victoria
- Travel costs of the applicant will be covered by the MLAA
- Applications are now closed
- Click here for the Terms & Conditions
2019 Apprentice of the Year - Jesse Shepherd
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 |
| 2018 | Riley Davison | VIC | A.S.A.P. Locksmiths |
| 2019 | Jesse Shepherd | SA | Valley Locksmiths & Security |
