Awarded to the student demonstrating the most outstanding work ethic and application during a trade placement
Created in 2021, the Mitchell Celantano Trade Award honours the memory of local student Mitch after his sudden passing in 2021. Mitch was an outstanding vocational trade student from Essendon Keilor College who demonstrated great work ethic and gained an apprenticeship from his trade placement. The award celebrates him by recognising students who display similar qualities and rewarding them with $500 towards their vocational career pathway.
Nominations for the 2023 award are now closed.
We’d like to acknowledge the award supporters and sponsors for making this award possible, including the Celantano family, Essendon Keilor College and Nelson Alexander Essendon.
Past winners
2022 Award Winner Bol
The winner of the 2022 Mitch Celantano Award was CCCC student Bol, who demonstrated tremendous commitment to his placement at Middy’s Airport West, traveling over an hour each day.
Bol maximised his time at Middy’s, applying himself and gaining confidence during his time on his work placement. He worked well with customers and embraced the environment. Bol built great working relationships with other staff and was well received.
Beau Carey, Manager of Middy's Airport West, shared the following about Bol’s work placement:
“Bol showed great signs that he will be a hard-working employee in the future. He had a willingness to learn and try new things. ”
Beau continued: “He was well presented, professional and always asked questions along the way. We would be happy to have him back and wish him well for the future. Thanks Bol for all your help!”
Congratulations Bol.
2021 Award Winner Roman
The inaugural winner was Mount Alexander College VCAL student Roman who demonstrated extreme commitment despite the many challenges 2021 provided. Mount Alexander College said that he became a role model amongst his peers, with a 99% VCAL and 100% VET attendance. He secured a local work placement with Bayside Construction, and although the placement relocated once the local job was complete, he was determined to continue and travelled across Melbourne each day.
“Roman is an absolute gun and would be an asset to any business.”