What is the Top Tradie & Top Apprentice 2026 competition?
The Top Tradie & Top Apprentice 2026 competition is organised by ARN and is broadcasted on 7HOFM. This competition seeks to recognise and reward outstanding tradespeople and apprentices in Southern Tasmania. It provides an opportunity for these individuals to gain recognition for their hard work and dedication in their respective fields.
What are the prizes for the Top Tradie & Top Apprentice 2026 competition?
The Top Tradie & Top Apprentice 2026 competition offers a $1,000 Clennett’s Mitre 10 Gift Card for the Top Tradie winner and a $500 Clennett’s Mitre 10 Gift Card for the Top Apprentice winner. The total prize pool value is up to $1,500, providing significant rewards for the winners.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 11:59 PM AEDT on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Participants must ensure their entries are submitted before this deadline to be considered.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, participants must visit the 7HOFM website and complete the online entry form during the entry period. Nominations can be submitted from Monday, 28 September 2026, at 6:00 AM AEDT until Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 11:59 PM AEDT. Voting is open from Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at 6:00 AM AEDT until Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at 11:59 PM AEDT.
Who is eligible to enter the Top Tradie & Top Apprentice 2026 competition?
The competition is open to Australian residents aged 18 and over with a registered address in Southern Tasmania. Entrants must be individual tradies or apprentices working in the North & Northeast of Tasmania. The Top Tradie must hold a current trade licence, while the Top Apprentice must be enrolled in a recognised apprenticeship program.
How is the winner selected?
Winners of the competition are determined by the highest number of valid votes received during the voting period. The winners will be announced on Friday, 6 November 2026, between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM AEDT, live on-air and possibly via the station’s website and social media platforms.
How will the winner be notified?
Winners will be announced live at Clennett’s Mitre 10 on Friday, 6 November 2026, and may also be announced on-air, on the station’s website, and via social media platforms. Additionally, winners may be contacted directly by the promoter using the contact details provided at entry.
What happens if the prize is unclaimed?
If a prize is not claimed within three months of 6 November 2026, the winner forfeits the prize. The promoter may then award the forfeited prize to an alternate winner at its sole discretion.
Who is the promoter of the Top Tradie & Top Apprentice 2026 competition?
The promoter of the Top Tradie & Top Apprentice 2026 competition is ARN (Australian Radio Network Pty Limited).