Virginia Simmons receives Australia Day honours

TAFE Directors Australia congratulates Chisholm Institute of TAFE Director and Chief Executive Officer, Virginia Simmons, who was awarded an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia 2010 during Australia Day celebrations this week.

Virginia is one of only 27 people in Australia to be awarded the AO in 2010.

The Award recognises her service to education as a leader and advocate for vocational education and training, through reform of the Victorian TAFE Association, contributions to professional organisations, international advisory roles and as a mentor to women.

Virginia has been an outstanding contributor to TAFE Directors Australia, and on behalf of members, we congratulate Virginia for this honourable achievement.

Click here to read more about Virginia’s achievement (page 23 of PDF).