Mudgee's Chenoa Endacott was recognised at the 2019 TAFE NSW Gili Awards, which celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal students, and employees and programs that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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"I was humbled to receive this award and very proud of my achievements at TAFE," she said.
"I feel empowered to be a positive role model for Aboriginal women and would like to inspire others to be the best that they can be."
TAFE NSW Regional General Manager, Kate Baxter, congratulated the winners for their hard work, dedication and commitment to transforming their lives through vocational education and training outcomes for Aboriginal people.
"Chenoa has demonstrated remarkable talent, ambition and determination through her studies at TAFE NSW and commitment to their local community," she said.
"Gili is an Eora word meaning 'to shine' and is fitting for students whose achievements I am extremely proud to acknowledge.
"Last week's celebration marked the 29th year that the TAFE NSW Gili Awards have recognised the power of vocational education and training, and the life changing pathways to employment or further study for Aboriginal people."
It's the second big honour for Chenoa in just over a month, after she named the 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year', at the the prestigious Western Regional Training Awards presentation evening held in Orange in June.
In doing so, she's now being considered for the state-level awards that are set to be held in Sydney this September.
