25/10/2026
🏆💙 TWO INCREDIBLE APPRENTICES, ONE VERY PROUD PAYNE PLUMBING FAMILY! 💙🏆
Where do we even begin?! 🥹
Last Wednesday, was a pretty special night for our Payne Plumbing fam at the Campaspe Murray Business Awards! 🎉
Our two legends, Jack and Lewis, were nominated for Apprentice of the Year, and BOTH made it through to the TOP 6 FINALISTS! 🙌💙
To say we're proud is an understatement!
Anyone who knows us knows our crew are more than employees. They're family. Watching these two young fellas grow, learn, work hard and become the incredible tradies they're becoming means the world to us.
Both boys were equally deserving of this award, and in our eyes, they were already winners. 🥹💙
But there can only be one official winner…
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AND OUR JACK TOOK OUT APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR!!! 🏆🎉
JACK, YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!! 👏
We couldn't be prouder, mate! This recognition is so well deserved and a true reflection of the hard work, determination and pride you put into everything you do.
Now, here's the funny part… 😂
Being the absolute legend bosses we are, we'd approved Jack's annual leave, which just happened to fall over awards night! 🤦♀️🤣 So while Jack was enjoying a well-earned break, Reags proudly accepted the award on his behalf.
Don't worry, Jack, we'll get that winning photo when you're back! 📸🏆
And to our Lewis 💙
Mate, making the top six is an incredible achievement! Your dedication, attitude and hard work never go unnoticed. We are SO proud of you and lucky to have you on our team! 👏
As a small family business, these moments mean everything. We're not just teaching our apprentices to be great plumbers. We're helping them become confident, capable young men who take pride in their work. 💙
A huge thank you to Byfords Equipment Moama for sponsoring this award and supporting our next generation of local tradies! 🙌
Jack and Lewis, you've made yourselves, your families and the entire Payne Plumbing crew incredibly proud. 🥹💙
Two finalists. One winner. Two VERY proud bosses!
LOVE YA WORK, BOYS! 🔧🏆💙