Grafton-based electrical technician Ben Rautenberg has received the prestigious award for Most Outstanding Student from the North Coast Institute of TAFE for his studies in Electronics and Communications.
The technician - who spends his working days at Northern Rivers Communications in Grafton - impressed his teachers during his three year, part-time tenure at the Port Macquarie TAFE Campus and received his award during a ceremony at the campus two weeks ago.
He said he was honoured to receive the gong and said his employers were equally chuffed for him.
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