Zeal Futures Excellence Awards.

Mas National (Mas), part of the IntoWork Group, has over 25 years of experience in employment and apprenticeship support across Australia. As an Apprentice Connect Provider and Workforce Australia Provider, we partner with government, industry, employers, and individuals to facilitate apprenticeship sign-ups, deliver targeted mentoring, and create workforce opportunities in various industries. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each stakeholder, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. Whether you’re a job seeker, small business owner, employer, or community member, Mas offers personalised support to help you succeed.

Glencore is one of Australia’s largest coal producers. We operate a mixture of open cut and underground coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland, providing work for about 10,000 people across 15 operations. Our Australian coal business, headquartered in the Hunter Valley, managed the production of 98 million tonnes of saleable thermal and coking coal in 2023. We are also proud to have one of the coal industry’s largest apprenticeship programs with more than 250 apprentices.  

Chart Industries Inc. (Chart) is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment and services related to cryogenic gas processing and rotating equipment. Chart products are widely used across industry, leisure, science, medical, food and beverage, water treatment, and clean energy. We are committed to excellence in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues both for our company as well as our customers. Globally, Chart has more than 60 manufacturing sites, operations in 50 countries, products installed in 169 countries, over 50 repair and services sites, 1500 engineers, and 1000 trademarks and patents.

The NSW Minerals Council is the leading industry association representing the state’s minerals industry, providing a united voice for our members. We work closely with governments, industry groups, and business and community leaders, so that our member companies can continue to operate as part of a strong, responsible, and sustainable mining industry in NSW.

Origin is Australia’s leading integrated energy company with interests that span gas exploration and production, energy retailing and power generation including a growing portfolio of large-scale renewable and energy storage projects. We are proud to have employed 98 apprentices and trainees at Eraring since 2013, and to have 21 currently engaged.  Recruiting outstanding talent strengthens our ability to get energy right, and to help build a skilled future workforce to support Australia’s growing energy industry.

Peabody stands at the forefront of the coal industry, supplying essential coal fuelling the production of both energy and steel. We are strongly committed to sustainability; our approach not only protects our people and respects the environment but also strategically guides our path forward. Our operations are split into three dynamic portfolios: seaborne thermal, seaborne metallurgical, and U.S. thermal. Peabody excels in the Asia Pacific seaborne metallurgical market with safe and efficient Australian mines, supporting high quality global steel production.

Cloud Assess is a purpose-built training and assessment platform for RTOs and frontline teams. Start training in two-clicks while ensuring compliance and high completion rates. Designed to eliminate paperwork and manual processes, it offers AI, digital assessments, automation, and real-time tracking to enhance learning efficiency. Whether you’re delivering accredited courses or workplace skills training, Cloud Assess provides the tools to train smarter, track progress, and maintain compliance with ease.

PGSR is a locally owned subsidiary with a workforce of over 500 highly skilled professionals, equipped with a state-of-the-art custom workshop and a comprehensive inventory of specialised tools. Focused on delivering solutions, we provide adaptable options tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. A one-stop-shop covering workshop operations, construction, precision works on turbines and generators for steam, gas & hydro plant, windfarm maintenance and refurbishment, defence fuel storage maintenance, shutdowns and outage works, electrical installations, and much more.

turbo is an Australian-built Applicant Tracking Solution (ATS) that streamlines recruitment for HR teams, internal recruiters, and agencies. turbo combines advanced technology with a deep understanding of the unique needs of Australian and New Zealand businesses to integrate candidate sourcing, applicant screening & tracking, compliance, and onboarding in a seamless, feature-rich solution. turbo’s commitment to local support and tailored solutions helps businesses of all sizes find, hire, and onboard the right talent faster, reducing hiring costs and improving recruitment outcomes.