EXCELLENCE in education has been honoured at a TAFE New England gala awards dinner in Tamworth. The annual ceremony included the presentation of 13 awards before an audience of about 100 students, staff, family and friends at the West Tamworth League Club.
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TAFE New England institute director Peter Heilbuth, who presented the awards, said it was an opportunity to commend students for their hard work and the dedication that led to successful learning outcomes, and the commitment of the staff who helped make it happen.
"We could not maintain our reputation as the leading training provider in our communities if it were not for the dedication, knowledge and commitment of our staff and the loyalty of our students," he said.
Among the awardees were Tamworth's Daniel Bull, who was named TAFE New England Student of the Year, and Jane Chamberlain, who took home the honours for Teacher of the Year. Mungindi's Aliesha Prince was among the honours again, being named TVET Student of the Year, just a few months after receiving the TVET Award at the NSW TAFE Gili Awards, which recognises the achievements of Aboriginal students and staff.
Award winners – Students of the Year: Bree-Anna Poetschka (Tamworth) - Certificate III in Property Services (Agency); Daniel Bull (Tamworth) - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery; Tracy Ryan (Tamworth) - Diploma of Beauty; Tiffany Vidler (Tamworth) - Certificate II in Skills for Work and Training; and Archie Munro (Armidale) - Certificate IV in Aircraft Mechanical Aeroskills Apprentice of the Year: Courtney Harrison (Glen Innes) - Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Trainee of the Year: Jade Henderson (Quirindi) - Certificate III in Business Administration TVET Student of the Year: Aliesha Prince (Mungindi) - Certificate III in Education Support School-based Trainee of the Year: Abbie Rose Anderson (Gunnedah) - Certificate III in Business TAFE NEW England Student of the Year: Daniel Bull TAFE New England Teacher of the Year: Jane Chamberlain TAFE New England Staff Member of the Year: Cielo Silva TAFE New England Team of the Year: Inverell Customer Support Team