Jarron Andy
2021
Apprentice of the Year
Jarron Andy is a Waanyi, Djiru, Kuku Yalanji and Yindinji man who grew up in Innisfail, one hour south of Cairns in far-north Queensland.
A former banana farmer and painter he ventured into a modelling career after winning the 2016 Face of Cairns Central competition and later working at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Jarron undertook a ten-week apprentice course with Channel 75 Openshop becoming Australia’s first ever Indigenous Home Shopping TV Presenter.
Jarron says his proudest achievement was to host a NAIDOC week special on the Channel 75 network promoting Indigenous Businesses and getting to share his culture with audiences all around Australia.