SOUTHERN Downs mechanic Brodie Ellery has received to honours, winning the 2016 Apprentice of the Year in for his work with Southern Downs Regional Council.

Mr Ellery was one of three finalists for the Darling Downs South West region selected as part of the in the 55th Queensland Training Awards, to contest the award at the regional awards ceremony in Toowoomba on July 22.

The Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award recognises people who have achieved great things locally in their apprenticeships.

Mr Ellery did his Diesel Fitter apprenticeship with the council in November 2015 to complete , achieving a Certificate III in Heavy Vehicle Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology.

Southern Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie congratulated Mr Ellery on his success.

"Brodie is an outstanding young man who deserves this Award in recognition of his achievements throughout his apprenticeship, and Council is very proud of him," she said.

"We're ecstatic that his efforts and work ethic have been acknowledged at the regional level, and we'll all be behind him when he represents the region in the State round in September.

"Brodie is a terrific ambassador for the Southern Downs and a tremendous role model to young people in our region.

"He epitomises the notion that hard work, dedication and a passion for what you do, really can bring great rewards."

As a regional winner, Mr Ellery will now progress to the QTA state finals at a gala dinner in Brisbane on September 9.

He said he was surprised but excited to take the win.

"I feel privileged and see the award as a reward for all the hard work I've put in and I feel that I've achieved something worthwhile," Mr Ellery said.

"I'm really excited to have the opportunity to represent the region at the state training awards, and I'm hoping I can go further," Mr Ellery said.

Council supervisor Clinton Henry and South West TAFE Heavy Vehicle Automotive teacher Rusty Pierini both  noted Brodie's drive and self-motivation in his work.

"Brodie is always keen to listen and learn - he's got great ability and just wants to have a go," Mr Henry said.

"I wasn't surprised by Brodie's win - he was always engaged, and I just knew he would do well," Mr Pierini said.

Mr Ellery also earned the gold award at a recent 2015 Regional World Skills competition.