Four years as a volunteer
fire fighter have helped 22 year old Robert Heriot earn the 2004 National
Dux
of the Year award for plumbing apprentices. The third year apprentice
studying at Regency Institute of TAFE in SA served in the 2003 New South Wales
and Victorian bushfires and also won the Peter Stacy Award for the most improved
firefighter. Dux
Hot Water general manager Les Patterson says Heriot is a great example of Dux of
the year. "He
puts into practice the qualities we support in plumbing apprentices through this
competition." Heriot's practicality, efficiency and service-based attitude were widely
recognised and combined with his academic performance saw him claim the Dux of
the Year trophy, which is a gold plated wrench, in addition to a $3000 cash
prize.
