Apprentice auto electrician, Charlie Denham-Jones has been recognised as Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations' Apprentice of the Year.
Every year Northparkes holds an annual Employee Pipeline event to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of their apprentices, trainees and graduates.
The highlight of the event is the Lester Plumber Award which is presented to the Apprentice of the Year.
Lester Plumber spent many years mentoring and helping train apprentices onsite at Northparkes Mines.
Lester's wife, Kerrie Plumber attended the event to proudly presented the award for Apprentice of the Year.
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From 14 apprentices that could have received this award Charlie Denham-Jones was the deserving winner.
Charlie was commended for his excellent work ethic, as well as the pride and commitment he demonstrates in he's work.
Scott McDonald, Charlie's leader, nominated Charlie for apprentice of the year based off of his attitude towards safety always being of high standard showing up fit for work.
"There is never a dull day with Charlie and his positivity and character plays a big part in our team," Scott said.
"He takes great pride in his workmanship as an apprentice auto electrician and it shows in the quality of work he does with zero rework needed.
"Charlie has a great rapport with myself and all his team members and has even had excellent feedback from an OEM whilst he did training with the proving he's worth his salt as an apprentice.
"Charlie is an open book, he is approachable and always positive to deal with in any work environment and works well with any tradesman and task you put him in," Scott added.
Reflecting on his apprenticeship so far Charlie said, "I am really grateful for my team and everything they have taught me so far and I am keen for another year learning and working at Northparkes as an apprentice."
