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What are they doing now  

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





Apprentice of the Year Awards 2006 Information  


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.






Apprentice of the Year Awards 2006

Apprentice of the Year 2006 Press Release.doc
Apprentice of the Year 2006 page

Date: Friday 1st June 2007
Venue: The Balcony Level
Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour

Sculpture of the Year Awards 2007/2008 Information  

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.






 

Sculpture Awards of 2006/2007

Sculpture of the Year 2006/2007 Press Release.doc
Sculpture of the Year 2006/2007 page

Sculpture Exhibition
Date: 27th 30th th 2008
Venue: Austech 2208

Sculpture Launch
Date: 30th May 2008
Venue: Austech 2008

Venue Information for Apprentice of the Year Awards 2007  

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.
 



Proposed date of Gala Dinner:
Friday 30th May 2008

If you are interested in attending
Please Contact: Kylie Langford

Venue Information for Sculpture of the Year Awards 2007/2008  



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 .









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

Nominating an Apprentice for the Apprentice of the Year 2007 Awards Now Closed
 

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

Now Closed for 2007
Nominating a Sculpture for the Sculpture of the Year 2007/2008 Awards
 

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
 
Becoming a Sponsor  
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
Sponsorship Proposal.pdf
For further information
or to discuss alternative ways
that you or your company
could support these events
please contact Kylie at
planitwell@optusnet.com.au


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

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 Leve
l
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