The youngster from APN Print Ellerslie was praised by judges as being always happy and energetic in his work, fitting in well with all shifts and willing to accept responsibility.
He was chosen for the top award, ahead of PMP Print’s Faanuualii Suafoa taking the runner-up position. His supervisor, Blair Evans, said Molisi represents all that is great about the Print NZ and APN Print training processes. “Together these two platforms have delivered an outstanding tradesperson to APN Print Ellerslie and the industry.
“Upon completion of his apprenticeship Molisi moved directly into a supervisory role which is testament to both his abilities and his maturity. He was functioning as a team leader in the later stages of his apprenticeship and this level of willingness and desire to be a success, underpins his commitment and passion to his training and his craft.
“Molisi takes a leading role in all facets of his new role and is very popular and respected member of his immediate team.”
Russell Wieck, Operations Manager, said Molisi joined APN Print Ellerslie as a casual operator in the post press and immediately impressed everyone with his dedication to every facet of his tasks as well as his mechanical abilities.
“When the opportunity of an apprenticeship in Print Finishing (Reel Fed) became available, Molisi was an obvious candidate for the position and he impressed even further during the interview process en route to being the successful applicant.
“He always displayed a willingness and desire to learn and develop his skills throughout his apprenticeship and has become an outstanding tradesperson as a result of this dedication. In 2013 Molisi completed the Outward Bound Navigator course a further testament to his desire to develop and grow.
“He now moves into the next stage of his career recently accepting a role as the Afternoon Shift Post Press Team Leader. This was a natural progression for this talented and dedicated young person and an easy decision for me to make.”
Molisi said the award was a dream come true. In his application he said it has been a mind-blowing journey with many challenges.
“Having overcome these challenges I feel like it now is just a new beginning. I have gained great wealth of knowledge and experience for the career path ahead.”
Committee member Ian Gibson gave thanks to James Ackland and the team at DS Chemport for their continuing support for the Apprentice Award, including funding a trip to Australia to visit sites and attend SWUG Australia.
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SWUG AWARD WINNERS
The Gisborne Herald, PMP Print and APN Print Ellerslie took out the major honours in the 2014 SWUG Quality Awards, with The Gisborne Herald and PMP Print snaring two top awards each.
Chairman Dan Blackbourn said that this year represented the best quality ever seen at SWUG. Guest speaker Steve Gurney presented the prizes at the Awards Night dinner.
Winners were:
Tabloid 42gsm section,
Winner The Gisborne Herald The Wairoa Star
Runner Up Horton Media The Weekly Telegraph
Third Place The Gisborne Herald The Gisborne Herald
Heatset Tabloid
Winner PMP Print Rural News
Runner Up PMP Print NZ Farmer Weekly
Third Place Webstar PGG Wrightson
Broadsheet
Winner APN Print Ellerslie The Vision China
Runner Up Allied Press Ltd Otago Daily Times 16/6/14
Third Place Allied Press Ltd Southland Times 18/6/14
Retail Catalogue
Winner PMP Print Farmers
Runner Up Webstar The Warehouse
Third Place PMP Print Countdown
Tabloid Enhanced Stock
Winner The Gisborne Herald Gisborne Property Guide
Runner Up The Gisborne Herald Angus Ball Sales
Third Place Horton Media Process // Hold