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Hi my name is Brad Hooppell, I starting working at Marcus Engineering in January 2003 after successfully completing an apprenticeship as a butcher. During the lead up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics I started to notice a lot of magnificent buildings being developed & built around Sydney . These buildings caught my eye because of the size and design of them.
After considering my future in butchery I did a bit of research and found a company in Brookvale that had completed a lot of work on the Sydney Stadium's at Homebush. There work involved architectural designed awnings and facades fabricated from aluminium and stainless steel. I felt that this type of work was what I wanted to do and that the sky was the limit for my skill of using my hands artistically.
Upon starting my Fabrication Engineering apprentiship, I was told that there was an award won which was the “SIA APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR”. I felt like this was within reach for me. The company “ Marcus Engineering” and myself have completed many projects since I joined them some of the projects are, Latitude at World Square in Sydney, Westfield Shopping Mall at Bondi Junction, Kens/Westpac in Sydney and the Heffron Project at the University of NSW.
During my time on the job I have applied myself and tried my best at every thing I made, I have applied the different techniques learnt at TAFE and demonstrated by the tradesmen that I watched, helped, listened & paid attention to during my four years as an apprentice.
Winning the SIA APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR has given me more opportunities, confidence, motivation, respect and a great feeling that nothing is out of reach as long as I try my best and know myself that I have given my all.
Regards Brad Hooppell
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| Apprentice of the Year Awards 2006 Information |
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The NSW Chapter of the Sheetmetal Industry Association, in conjunction with TAFE, present the outstanding Apprentice of the Year Finalists and High School Sculptor Finalists
The Event was held on:
Friday 1st June 2007 Dockside: The Balcony Level Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour
Dockside also generously donate 10% of the event cost to Northcott Disability Services. Proceeds will support both the SIA’s implementation of new and existing educational programs and promotions of the Sheetmetal Industry and Northcott Disability Services .
More Information can be found in the Apprentice of the Year 2006 Press Release.doc or
on the Apprentice of the Year 2006 page of this Website.
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| Sculpture of the Year Awards 2007/2008 Information |
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The sculpture exhibition was a showcase both publicly and professionally for the metal sculptural works of
New South Wales state-wide high school sculpture competition.
The exhibition was held at Austech 2008 Darling
Harbour dney 27th to 30th May 2008
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More Information can be found in the last years Sculpture of the Year 2006/2007 Press Release.doc or
on the Sculpture of the Year 2006/2007 page of this Website.
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| Venue Information for Apprentice of the Year Awards 2007 |
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If you are interested in attending the Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony, please contact Kylie at Plan-it Well on planitwell@optusnet.com.au to reserve your tickets.
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Proposed date of Gala Dinner:
Friday 30th May 2008
If you are interested in attending
Please Contact: Kylie Langford
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| Venue Information for Sculpture of the Year Awards 2007/2008 |
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If you are interested in attending either the Sculpture Exhibition or the Sculpture Launch in 2008 Please Contact Kylie Langford
Further Information about the Sculpture of the Year Awards for 2007/2008 can be found in the
Sculpture of the Year Award 2007/2008
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Sculpture of the Year Award 2007/2008 Flyer.doc
Sculpture Exhibition
Date: Tuesday 27th May – Friday 30th May 2008
Venue: Austech, Sydney Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Sculpture Launch
Date: 30th May 2008
Venue: Austech 2008
If you are interested in attending either
the Sculpture Exhibition or the Sculpture
Launch Please Contact: Kylie Langford
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Nominating an Apprentice for the Apprentice of the Year 2007 Awards
Now Closed
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If you would like to nominate an apprentice for the 2007 Apprentice of the Year Awards please download the Apprentice Nomination Form (Right) fill in the form with your details where appropriate and email the completed form to
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Now Closed for 2007 |
| Nominating a Sculpture for the Sculpture of the Year 2007/2008 Awards |
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If you would like to nominate a sculpture for the 2007/2008 Sculpture of the Year Awards please download the
Sculpture Nomination Form (Right) fill in the form with your details where appropriate and email the completed form to Kylie Langford
Also please note that in order for your nomination of a sculpture to be accepted
successfully your sculpture must met the following
Sculpture Award requirements
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| Becoming a Sponsor |
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Interested in becoming a sponsor click
here
The NSW Chapter of the Sheetmetal Industry
Association is currently seeking sponsorship for
the upcoming Apprentice of the Year Awards,
Sculpture Awards and Gala Dinner to be held on
Friday 30th May 2008
Sponsorship opportunities are available in
the following categories:
Major Sponsorship Opportunities:
Joint Major Sponsor – Patron of Sculpture Awards $5000.00
sold
Joint Major Sponsor –
Apprentice of the Year Awards )$5000.00
sold
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum Sponsor $2000.00
Gold Sponsor $1000.00
Apprentice of the Year Achievement Awards
(1 sponsor only) $2500.00
Entertainment/ High School Band Sponsor
(1 sponsor only) $1500.0
Additional Ways to Support the
Events
Individual tickets for the Gala Dinner $125.00
per ticket
Table of 12 tickets for the Gala Dinner $1500.00
per table of 12 |
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Sheetmetal Industry Association Gala Dinner
Awards Ceremony 2007 (held in 2008) is
Proudly sponsored by Major Sponsor
Selectrix-Selectlok
Click here to download
your booking form |
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Enjoy:
Networking Opportunities
Pre-dinner drinks on the balcony overlooking
spectacular Darling Harbour
Awards Presentation
Three course gourmet dinner and beverages;
coffee and tea
Australia’s Premier Illusionist and 4 times MO
Award Winner Brendan Mon Tanner
Live Band
Dancing
Live and silent auction
Art of Sheetmetal Sculpture Exhibition
Raffle and lucky door prizes
Dress: Lounge Suit
The Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony
congratulates six TAFE sheetmetal apprentice
finalists for their outstanding work throughout
their apprenticeship and up to ten high school
student metal sculptor finalists. It is an
opportunity for industry and the education
system to come together in support of Australian
Manufacturing and the Sheetmetal trade whilst
enabling industry networking opportunities and
delivering the deserved acknowledgement to the
finalists for their outstanding achievements.
Funds raised from the SIA events will assist
both: the SIA in the implementation of existing
and new educational programs and promotions of
the Australian Sheetmetal Industry; and
Northcott Disability Services in providing
support to people with disabilities and their
families
Dockside will generously donate 10% of the event
cost to
Northcott Disability Services |
Friday 30th May 2008
Dockside
Balcony Level
Cocklebay Wharf Darling Harbour, Sydney
Ticket cost: $125 per person
To purchase your ticket:
Email Kylie at
Planitwell@optusnet.com.au
or download your booking form here
Sponsorship
Opportunities |
