Every great tradie had a coach. Every team needs an MVP. We all know that training All-Star — the boss who’s more than a boss, the trainer who never gives up, the mentor who shows you the ropes and keeps the whole team firing.

That’s the playbook definition of the Most Valuable Coach (MVC) — and we’re on the hunt to find New Zealand’s best.

Think of your workplace LEGEND. Your GOAT. Your Game Changer. The one who makes the tough days easier and the wins even better. Now’s your chance to put them their name in lights.

How to get your MVC on the scoreboard

No fuss. No paperwork. Just three quick steps:

1. Fill in the form below with all your details.

2. Tell us about your MVC — the story that proves they’re the GOAT of industry training

3. Hit submit.

Every story counts, every legend deserves recognition.  

‍The overall MVC champion takes home a Weber BBQ, a meat pack, a trophy, custom merch, and a billboard shout-out for their workplace in your region.

• Every eligible nominee gets a mug, a whistle, and ultimate bragging rights around the worksite.

• Competenz apprentices and trainees who nominate score free gear.  The first 20 people to nominate thier MVC's score free SafeStyle safety glass vouchers so make sure to get your entry in early!

Every nomination helps celebrate the people shaping the future of our trades.

Key dates

The whistle’s blown and nominations are open now.  

Entries close 30 November.

Then it’s game time — the GOAT of training our MVC champ will be announced on 10 December.  

T&C’s apply

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