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DATTA Qld Student Subject Awards 2025
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Design and Technology Teachers’ Association Queensland Student Subject Awards. This year saw an exceptional number of submissions from across the state, each showcasing the creativity, innovation, and technical skill of Queensland’s Design and Technologies students. The calibre of work was outstanding, reflecting the dedication of both students and their teachers who continue to champion authentic, hands-on learning. These awards are more than a celebration, they are a showcase of the diverse and dynamic projects emerging from classrooms statewide.
Design and Technologies education plays a vital role in shaping Australia’s future workforce and economy. From engineering and architecture to robotics, manufacturing, product design, and digital innovation, the skills developed in these subjects are foundational to countless career pathways. More than that, Design and Technologies fosters the 21st century capabilities our students need most: creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In a world driven by innovation, sustainability, and technological change, studying Design and Technologies is not just relevant, it’s essential.
Congratulations to all the students whose work has been recognised in this year’s awards. Your creativity, perseverance, and passion for design and innovation are truly inspiring. You’ve not only demonstrated excellence in your craft, you’ve shown us the future of Australian ingenuity. Well done!
Student Subject Awards State Champions 2025
Category | Name | School | View the submission |
3D Printing | Sasha Thomas | Ferny Grove State High School | Click here. |
Building & Construction Skills | Nikita Tsockallos | Clairvaux MacKillop College | |
Certificate I Construction | Y12 Construction class | St Joseph’s College | |
Certificate I Furnishing | Zoey Hart | St Andrew’s Catholic College | |
Certificate II Engineering Pathways | Zoey Hart | St Andrew’s Catholic College | |
Design | Stephanie Ku | Brisbane Girls Grammar School | |
Engineering | Cooper Hunt | St Andrew’s Catholic College | |
Fashion Skills | Harper Allen | All Hallow’s School | |
Furnishing Skills | Cooper Graham | Chanel College | |
Industrial Graphics Skills | Jonah Ford | Chanel College | |
Industrial Technology Skills | Jett Reeve | Tully State High School | |
Laser Cutting | Niamh Capper | Moreton Bay College | |
Y10 Design & Technology | Chloe Bron | St Eugene College | |
Y7 Design & Technology | Asher Knight | Good Samaritan College | |
Y8 Design & Technology | Belah-Rose Muir-Stokes | San Damiano College | |
Y9 Design & Technology | Hayleigh Emery | John Paul College |