2021 Foundation Award Announced

The recipient of the prestigious Galvin Foundation Award was announced at the 2021 Tourism Training Australia President’s Dinner and Awards Celebration hosted at the spectacular Crown Sydney on December 6. This year the award was presented by Elizabeth Galvin and Elizabeth Smith - Head of Skills Team TAFE NSW, with the prize being given to Thomas Hawthorne, Hospitality Management Diploma student at Hunter TAFE - Hamilton Campus.

Thomas, who has an inspiring story, delivered a powerful speech upon accepting this prestigious award.
You can connect with Thomas via his LinkedIn account.
Congratulations, Thomas, you are an inspiration to your peers, and we will continue to watch you evolve in your chosen career.

About Thomas

With an ambition to succeed and believe I can excel in most environments.
I have been seen as a leader throughout my life, although I believe that first, it is essential to learn how to follow and be led.
I have developed the ability to communicate with various people across a range of ages, cultures, and professional situations.
I have learned the necessity of and have developed a meticulous eye for detail.
I enjoy challenges and am always willing and open to learning.
I can apply myself in various situations and can competently and confidently work within a team or as an individual.
My experience working in Australia and Canada has given me a greater perspective on life, enhanced by the exposure to numerous first, second and third world countries and the people who call them home.
My career scope means I have been exposed to multiple roles and currently hold positions in luxury hospitality service and childcare customer service.
I now have a more refined plan to see my aspirations fulfilled.