Last year Mount Annan resident Samantha Conley was runner up but now she has gone one better after winning the 2015 Dulux accredited apprentice of the year award.
The award is recognition for high commitment to quality workmanship and a professional approach to customer service.
A panel of judges comprising senior managers from the Dulux paints business awarded Samantha top spot, acknowledging the high standard of her entry.
Samantha, who is in the second year of her apprenticeship, was last year awarded runner-up in the same category.
“I’m proud to be this year’s Dulux accredited apprentice of the year,’’ the happy winner said afterwards.
“My goal is to keep using the knowledge I learn on the job and through my studies to assist the business,” said Samantha, who works for Ms Fix.
The Ingleburn based Ms Fix says on its website that it’s “Australia’s largest female handywomen business’’.
Dulux accredited program manager Colleen Jeffery-Court said Samantha’s entry reflected the high standards, professionalism and dedication of young painters across the country.
“The judging panel was extremely impressed with the quality of Samantha’s entry.
“Apprentices like Samantha continue to showcase the Dulux accredited brand by setting industry benchmarks,” Colleen said.
The Dulux accredited awards has categories for small, medium and large painting businesses in the Dulux accredited painter of the year awards, with the additional categories of Dulux accredited business professional of the year, awards for excellence and accredited apprentice of the year.
