Apprentice of the Year

Congratulations to our recent National Apprentice of the Year, Lewis Lack, from Water’s Butchery in Queensland, with Jesse Anderton from Fussy Meats in Western Australia our runner-up.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 competition.

The full day competition will judge apprentices on preparation and performance, use of equipment, product and underpinning knowledge, use of ingredients and creativity and practical application of end products. Apprentices will sit theory and practical exams and participate in a mystery box practical challenge, where the apprentices will be required to create value added products from a selection of mystery ingredients.

The competition day offers networking, personal and professional growth development along with the challenge for apprentices of all ages to pit their skills against the best in the industry. The days are a great opportunity to meet peers, and learn, gain practical tips from leaders in the meat industry.