Virginia Simmons was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours announced yesterday.  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 is one of only 27 people in Australia to be awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia in 2010

Board President David Willersdorf acknowledging Virginias outstanding achievements to Chisholm and the TAFE sector, said:

This is a most deserving award for Virginia who has not only devoted her energies to the restructure and advancement of Chisholm to the standing and financial stability that it has now reached but has also been instrumental in the promotion of Education through the TAFE structure both nationally and internationally.

If you would like to read the summary of Virginia's achievements, please click here for PDF.