Painter Toby Christiansen, five other locals recognised at 2023 MTE SA awards

An apprentice painter and decorator from Murray Bridge who competed at the Worldskills Australia competition last month has picked up another gong.

Tracey Kelly presents Toby Christiansen and his employer, Brad Fawcett, with an award on Friday night. Photo: Peri Strathearn.

One of South Australia’s best young tradies can be found right here in the Murraylands.

Toby Christiansen was among half a dozen locals – pictured below – to be recognised at MTE SA’s annual awards in Murray Bridge on Friday night.

A building trades excellence award was just one more accolade for the apprentice painter and decorator from local company Hills and Country Painting.