On Monday, her tireless contribution to the Riverina Institute of TAFE Advisory Council was recognised when a tree was planted on the grounds of the Cootamundra campus in her honour.

At the foot of the tree sits a plaque in memory of Mrs Ingold’s involvement.

It was a special day for the Ingold family with about 20 relatives of the late Mrs Ingold turning out to show their support, including her three children Lester Ingold, who now lives in Tarcutta and Warwick Ingold and Jennifer Simons, both of whom call the local region home.

Lester Ingold said it was great

honour to see his mother recognised by the TAFE.

Riverina Institute director Kerry Penton spoke glowingly about Mrs Ingold’s time on the Advisory Council and her contribution to education in general.

Mrs Ingold was the council’s longest

serving member, sitting on the council from 1993 until 2011.

Despite failing health, she attended

meetings right up until her death on April 7 last year.

The Advisory Council is comprised of members of the community, from across the 20 campus areas Riverina represents, who have their say on different issues related to the running of the institute.

It works to keep a ‘grass roots’ element to TAFE by providing feedback directly to the institute.

Mrs Penton said Mrs Ingold was chosen as a member of the council for her interest and experience in both education and agriculture.

“She has been a very good friend to the campus,” Mrs Penton said.

In addition to Ingold family, a number of Mrs Ingold’s Advisory Council colleagues were also in attendance, as were Shire Council representatives mayor Doug Phillips and former mayor Paul Braybrooks, representatives from Health One in support of Mrs Ingold’s influence on health services and representatives of local schools.