Nominations are now open!
The Plastics Learner of the Year Award recognises an outstanding plastics Learner who has shown dedication, growth and excellence throughout their training journey. The winner will be presented with a trophy at the Plastics New Zealand Annual Conference Dinner on Thursday 14 May, with a certificate awarded to the runner-up.
Finalists’ travel costs and tickets to the awards dinner are covered by Competenz.
Nominations close Thursday 2 April, 2026
Eligibility
The nominees listed below completed their qualification between January and December 2025 and are eligible for the award. Nominations will be assessed against the following criteria:
– A positive, can-do attitude and genuine eagerness to learn
– Strong understanding of the theory and knowledge behind their training programme
– Completion of training within the expected timeframe
– A consistent work ethic and high standard of workmanship
– Reliability, including strong attendance and punctuality
– Initiative in the workplace and willingness to seek guidance
– Ability to adapt to change, including new processes and machinery
– Leadership potential and ambition to progress in their career
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Learner's name
Company
Region
Training advisor
Qualification/s completed
Alexander Sherman
Dynex Extrusions Ltd (Auckland)
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Extrusion
Cohen Pieterse
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Moulding
Eric Laakulu
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Stretch Blow Moulding
Francisco De Coito
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Extrusion Blow Moulding
Frans Paulus
Gallagher Group Ltd Hamilton
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Extrusion &
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Geena Slattery
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Moulding
Harrison Barry
Alto Packaging Ltd (Hamilton)
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding
Iosua Ese'ese
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Jay Sa-Onoy
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding
Johannes Jacobs
RX Plastics Ltd (Hamilton)
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Joshua Felise-Anderson
Viscount Plastics NZ Ltd (Mt Wellington)
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Moulding
Junior Pomaniana
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Krunalkumar Solanki
Alto Packaging Ltd (Hamilton)
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding
Kurt Barakat
RX Plastics Ltd (Hamilton)
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Rotational Moulding
Manpreet Singh
Alto Packaging Ltd (Albany)
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Thermoforming
Manu Havea
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Extrusion
Matthew Baucke
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Stretch Blow Moulding &
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Stretch Blow Moulding
Max Dennis
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Moulding
McLeod Harper
Bonson Industrial Co Ltd (Auckland)
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding
Michael Bueno
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding
Michael Peagram
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Michael Yana
WaiBOP
Phil Jones
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Moulding
Mounga Havea
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Extrusion
Paul Mikaele
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Moulding
Rex Mabulay
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding
Siosaia Sefesi
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Sky Nicholls
Dynex Extrusions Ltd (Auckland)
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Stuart Davies
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding
Sumit Singh
Dynex Extrusions Ltd (Auckland)
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Extrusion
Teodorico Tarrosa
Allproof Industries NZ Ltd - H/O
Auckland
Luke Van Den Bos
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 4) with strand in Injection Moulding
Yaspal Yaspal
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
Auckland
Alan Smith
New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Processing (Level 3) with strand in Injection Moulding