Every great tradie had a coach. Every team needs an MVP. We all know that training All-Star — the boss who’s more than a boss, the trainer who never gives up, the mentor who shows you the ropes and keeps the whole team firing.

That’s the playbook definition of the Most Valuable Coach (MVC) — and we’re on the hunt to find New Zealand’s best.

Think of your workplace LEGEND. Your GOAT. Your Game Changer. The one who makes the tough days easier and the wins even better. Now’s your chance to put them their name in lights.

How to get your MVC on the scoreboard

No fuss. No paperwork. Just three quick steps:

1. Fill in the form below with all your details.

2. Tell us about your MVC — the story that proves they’re the GOAT of industry training

3. Hit submit.

Every story counts, every legend deserves recognition.  

Competenz entries who nominate get a free t-shirt  — and the first 20 people to send in their nominations win SafeStyle® safety glasses vouchers. So don’t muck around — get in early!

Every eligible nominee scores a mug, a whistle, and the ultimate bragging rights around the worksite.

The overall MVC wins:

A Weber BBQ for the business

A meat pack for the whole crew

A trophy, custom t-shirt, mug and whistle

Plus a billboard shout-out for their workplace in your region.

That trophy’s a beauty — a solid reminder that you and your team earned your stripes. But that Weber Q? That’s where the magic happens. Fire it up, feed the crew, share a yarn or two, and celebrate the wins that make every week worth it.

One prize celebrates the moment — the other keeps the spirit alive, day in and day out. You know which one will see the most action.

Every nomination helps shine a light on the people shaping the future of our trades.

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Key dates

The whistle’s blown and nominations are open now.  

Entries close 30 November.

Then it’s game time — the GOAT of training our MVC champ will be announced on 10 December.  

T&C’s apply

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