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Jan 16, 2012
The 2011 NSIA Graduation was a great finale to a very high achieving year for the Hospitality Academy now based in Central CBD Auckland.
It was a great display of colourful regalia, passion and exuberance throughout the ceremony with special guest performances to delight the multitude of attendees.
The new Head of School Tim Aspinall opened the event with an inspirational speech and encouraged the graduates to aspire to being the best. Tim said “To do this one must never forget where you have come from and te ora tanga kote maharatanga (Life is about remembering all that is wonderful in this truly wondrous life we share)”.
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Students from a variety of hospitality and culinary arts disciplines had their opportunity to ascend the stage and receive their diplomas and have their photos taken with the head of Academy. Students graduated from the National Diploma in Hospitality (Management (Level 5) & National Diploma in Hotel, Hospitality and Management (Level 5), Diploma in Professional Cookery (Level 5) and Diploma in International Culinary Arts (Level 5), and also the National Certificate in Professional Cookery (Level 4). |
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The annual event was attended by representatives of the hospitality industry coming from large hotel chains and major catering companies. They were treated with a number of unique and special entertainment items such as the Te Kura Kaupapa Maori performance group who produced beautiful songs and a very powerful haka. This was followed by the Tamil cultural group performance containing some very talented young stars, along with humorous acts from our very own home grown talent in the way of the South America cultural group and Korean cultural group performances.
The ceremony was highlighted by the NSIA Special Achievement awards which are the Academy’s’ way of acknowledging the excellence in many of NSIA’s high achieving candidates both internally and externally in the industry. The eight categories were sponsored by the hospitality partners that work with the Academy to develop talent and launch careers.
This exciting event was a perfect way to celebrate the many successes of the Academy for the year 2011 which includes moving into the new 7 floor NSIA Tower on Symonds Street, gaining the Training Excellence Award at the national culinary competitions (along with many other individual medals by the NSIA trainees), and having a successful review by NZQA.
NSIA staff and all its trainers wish the recent graduates a wonderful career ahead and we look forward to the year 2012 and what fantastic opportunities it can bring to the industry and New Zealand.
NSIA Special Achievement Awards 2011
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These awards are for students that have made continuous effort to achieve a high standard of professionalism in their tasks.
They are being rewarded for their hard work, skills and attitudes. This is NSIA’s way of acknowledging our very best students. |
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NSIA Diligence Award
Sponsored by: Gilmours Food Service
This award is for the student that has showed passion, determination and a great attitude towards learning during their time here at NSIA.
This year it was awarded to:Cheong, Eun Sol (Lucia)
Award was presented by Barbara Smith, Team Leader for Cookery programmes on behalf of Mark Gyles of Gilmours, the sponsors. |
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NSIA Commis Chef Of The YearSponsored by: Southern Hospitality
This award recognises the student that has shown the most potential, flair, and understanding of the food industry, during their time at NSIA, has exceeded expectations on a number of occasions and made the school very proud!
This year it was awarded to:Na, Jin Hoon (Daniel)
Steven Barnett from Southern Hospitality presented the award to the graduate. |
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NSIA Patisserie Student Of The YearSponsored by: CSC buying Group
This Award recognises the student that has shown the most potential, flair and understanding of their patisserie course during their time at NSIA, has exceeded expectations on a number of occasions and have made the school very proud!
This year it was awarded to:Zafra, Joyce Rae
Barbara Smith, The Team Leader for Cookery programmes presented this award on behalf of Craig Johnson from CSC buying Group.
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NSIA Beverage/Barista Student of the Year AwardSponsored by: Altura Coffee
This award recognises the student that has shown the most potential, flair and understanding of what it takes to succeed in the beverage sector hospitality industry.
This year it was awarded to:Kang, Min Sun (Jade)
Leanne Waite from Altura presented this award.
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NSIA & Eden Park Events AwardSponsored by: Eden Park Catering
This open award is for a current or graduated student, that has worked at the Eden Park during the Rugby World Cup, Auckland’s largest and most popular sporting event, and been loyal, keen to learn, and worked well under pressure.
This was awarded to:Charwin Richards
Maria Syme from EPC presented the award.
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H.S.I. Student Workplace AwardSponsored by: Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI)
The Workplace Achievement Award has been presented by Hospitality Standards Institute in recognition of the recipient enhancing and embellishing their studies with the Provider in a workplace environment.
This was awarded to:Rajendran, Ilavarasu (Ila)
Tim Aspinall, Head of Academy, presented this award on behalf of Michelle Fowler of HSI, New Zealand.
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Novotel-Ellerslie Hospitality Student of The Year AwardSponsored by: Novotel-Ellerslie, ACCOR Group
This award recognises the student that has shown an excellent attitude in front of house service and is passionate about developing a career in the hospitality industry. They have exceeded expectations on a number of occasions and they have made the School very proud!
This was awarded to:Shetty, Nanda Vishwanath (Nanda)
John Parker presented this award on behalf of Novotel Ellerslie.
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NSIA Top Student AwardProudly sponsored by NSIA, in loving memory of Otto Groen QSM
This award recognises the student that has shown the most passion, flair and talent for their chosen career, they have represented NSIA in the Regional and National Culinary Fare and have repeatedly shown strong potential for a long and successful career in the hospitality industry.
This was awarded to:Yuen, Lee Chun (Katrina)
Tim Aspinall, Head of Academy, presented this award. |
