The 17 year-old from Winmalee studied beauty therapy at Blue Mountains College and was singled out for the Institute Medal from TAFE Western Sydney Institute’s 140,000 plus enrolments in 2014.
“Jemima’s passion and the resolute way that she has pursued her chosen career stood out to me in selecting the Institute Medallist. Here we have someone who has given herself a head start by studying while still at school, completing a school-based apprenticeship, and taking initiative to show her talents within the industry,” said TAFE Western Sydney’s Institute Director Robin Shreeve.
Jemima was amont 22 students presented with awards at the annual Student Excellence Awards event, held at Panthers World of Entertainment.
Awards were also presented to three enterprises which demonstrated a commitment to supporting the skills and training of the Australian workforce.
Safety barrier systems manufacturer Ingal Civil Products, employment services organisation Break Thru People Solutions and The Sebel Resort and Spa’s day spa Villa Thalgo were recognised with these awards.
Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business John Barilaro, congratulated each of the award winners last night.
“I commend all of the award winners for their outstanding efforts and commitment. Completing a post-school qualification is a terrific way to improve your ability to participate in the Australian workforce. The NSW Government is focused on building the skilled workforce of the future,” said Minister Barilaro.
The event was also attended by award winners, their guests, employers, event sponsors and government representatives including Mrs Louise Markus MP, Federal Member for Macquarie and Mr Kevin Conolly MP, State Member for Riverstone.
Institute Director Robin Shreeve said that the event was made possible through the generous support of sponsors such as NewsLocal, Billboards Australia, the University of Western Sydney, NOVA 96.9, Val Morgan Cinema Network, Go Transit Media Group, Learning with Technologies and ACER.
About the event
The Student Excellence Awards is a prestigious annual event showcasing outstanding student and enterprise achievement. Approximately 240 people including award winners, their guests, employers and nominators, event sponsors, senior departmental and TAFE Western Sydney staff and their guests attended the event held on 21 May 2015.
The following Awards were presented on the night:
• Twenty-six Student Excellence Awards were presented to outstanding students by event sponsors and/or government officials.
• One TAFE NSW State Medal was presented by the Hon. John Barilaro MP, Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business.
• Three Industry Awards were presented by the Hon. John Barilaro MP to enterprises which have demonstrated outstanding commitment to training of the future Australian workforce.
• The Institute Medal was presented by Institute Director Robin Shreeve to the Student Excellence Award recipient who demonstrated the most outstanding academic and vocational achievement and who embodies the Institute’s values.
About TAFE Western Sydney
TAFE Western Sydney is a multi-award winning training organisation dedicated to supporting the aspirations of individuals, the community and industry in western Sydney and beyond. TAFE Western Sydney has been recognised for its excellence through a number of state and national awards such as the NSW Large Training Provider of the Year (2014 NSW Training Awards), the NSW Industry Collaboration Award (2014 NSW Training Awards), the Australian Industry Collaboration Award (2013 Australian Training Awards), the Social Responsibility Award (2013 Australasian Green Gown Award), the Sustainability Excellence Award for TAFE and Smaller Institutions (2012 Australasian Green Gown Award) and the Skills for Sustainability – Educational Institute Award (2011 Australian Training Awards). For more information, please call 131 870 or go to wsi.tafensw.edu.au.
