Thiess Plant Apprentice of the Year AwardsEach year, the Thiess Plant Apprentice Awards recognise the great work done by Thiess' apprentices.

The awards are now in their fourth year, and assist in retaining new apprentices by recognising talent and dedication.

Nominations are open from September 1 to October 1 each year.

2009 winners
1st Year - Rookie of the Year Award
Winner - Darren Nash - Apprentice Auto Electrician - Prominent Hill SA
Runner Up - Liam Thomas - Apprentice Fitter - Archerfield Workshop, Qld

2nd Year - Top Gun Award
Winner - Edward Harris - Apprentice Fitter - Thiess Services Swanbank Workshop, Qld
Runner Up - Tom Trzcinka - Apprentice Fitter - Liddell Open Cut, NSW

3rd/4th Year - Apprentice of the Year Award
Winner - Chris Bunt - Apprentice Fitter - Liddell Open Cut, NSW
Runner Up - Luke Rosewarne - Apprentice Fitter - Hinze Dam, Qld

Caterpillar Institute Award for Outstanding Achievement
Winner - Dianne Munt - Apprentice Fitter - Wilpinjong, NSW

Hastings Deering Institute Rising Star Award
Winner - Luke Goodworth - Apprentice Fitter - Liddell Open Cut, NSW