Vancouver Community College
Spring Award Ceremonies
May 24th, 2012
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10:00 a.m. Ceremony
School of Hospitality & Business
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School of Language Studies
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School of Transportation Trades
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2:00 p.m. Ceremony
School of Health Sciences
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School of Arts & Science
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School of Music, Dance & Design
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10:00 a.m. Ceremony
School of Hospitality & Business
School of Language Studies
School of Transportation Trades
Order of Proceedings
Welcome
Message from the President
Message from VCC Foundation Board
Message from VCC Board of Governors
Performance by VCC Music Students
Video Presentation
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School of Hospitality and Business
ADM Milling Scholarship
This award was established to provide a scholarship to
an outstanding Baking and Pastry Arts student. ADM
processes and transports grains and other products
used in VCC's baking programs.
Awarded to:
Gizelle Pare
ALSCO Canada Award
ALSCO, one of the world's leading textile services and a
supplier of uniforms to the College, is presenting this
award to an outstanding student in Culinary Arts.
Awarded to:
June Edgars
Alexander & Derwin Lim, Detty Lim Cheng
Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes outstanding students in the
Culinary Arts and Asian Culinary Arts Programs. Detty
Cheng, a long-time employee of VCC, established this
award in 1995 originally to honour the memory of her
brothers Alexander and Derwin. When she passed
away, her family added her name to this scholarship.
Awarded to:
Neil Hillbrandt
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Amica Mature Lifestyles Scholarship
Amica Mature Lifestyles Residences established this
award for students in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Management Programs. The Culinary Arts recipient
demonstrates positive interactions with clientele,
adaptability to feedback, flexibility and creativity in
creating dishes and menus. The Hospitality
Management recipient excels in service, demonstrates
patience and sensitivity when dealing with colleagues
and clients, and shows an ability to anticipate the needs
of clients.
Awarded to:
Conor Watt
Matthew Sasges
Angelica Corsi Memorial Scholarship
The friends and associates of Mario Corsi, former
general manager of the Park Royal Hotel and proprietor
of Corsi's Restaurant and Vivace in North Vancouver,
established this scholarship in his wife's memory. A
Hospitality Management student who exhibits
exceptional qualities is chosen by the faculty.
Awarded to:
Lisa Whetstone
Anne Coates Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Anne Coates
by her family, friends and coworkers at Carlson Wagonlit
Travel. The scholarship is for an outstanding student in
the School of Hospitality.
Awarded to:
Athena Grobler
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Association of VCC Administrators Leadership
Scholarship
The Association of VCC Administrators represents the
leadership team in positions that vary from
administrative assistant to vice-president. This award
was created by the AVCCA to recognize a VCC student
who demonstrates leadership qualities and contributes
to the community.
Awarded to:
Mildred German
Bakery, Confectionary & Tobacco Workers'
International Union Award
This award is presented to an outstanding student in the
Baking and Pastry Arts Program. The union promotes
the material, intellectual and general welfare of its
members.
Awarded to:
Ashlea Hunt
Baking Association of Canada, BC Chapter
Scholarship
The Baking Association of Canada is committed to
fostering the growth and development of a dynamic
Canadian baking industry. These awards are available
annually to recognize promising students enrolled fulltime in the Baking and Pastry Arts Program.
Awarded to:
Melanie-Julie Trottier
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Bert McNeil Memorial Scholarship
These awards are offered in memory of Bert McNeil, a
much loved computer instructor in the Hospitality
Management Program. They are given to students who
excel in the computer portion of their studies.
Awarded to:
Chelsea Lacey
Rachel Miller
Bunge Canada Award
Bunge Canada is Canada’s largest and most trusted
manufacturer of edible oil products to the food service
and baking industries. They are pleased to offer this
award to acknowledge the outstanding scholastic
achievement and leadership of a student in the Baking
and Pastry Arts Program.
Awarded to:
Shelley Chiang
Centennial Foodservice Award
Centennial Foodservice offers this semi-annual award in
recognition of the achievements of an outstanding
student in the Culinary Arts Program. Centennial is a
Canadian company founded in 1967 and one of the
largest distributors of meats, seafoods, and other
products.
Awarded to:
Justine Reinhart
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Chef Brian Marchesi Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Chef Brian
Marchesi, a graduate of the Culinary Arts program at
VCC, to encourage culinary arts students to follow their
passion for cooking and to develop their entrepreneurial
spirit, as Brian did. He worked for Lumiere, Blue Water
Cafe, and the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver before
realizing his dream and founding in 2006 his own fine
dining restaurant, Chada Thai, located in Coquitlam. He
generously contributed his time to the creation of other
Thai restaurants, the professional development of other
chefs, and the organization of activities that supported
his devotion to excellence in fine cuisine.
Awarded to:
Yujirou Aoki
Chef's Table Society of BC Scholarship
In 2007, VCC Culinary Arts students placed first in the
Chef's Table Society of BC Culinary Competition. The
funds received as a result of winning this competition are
awarded annually to an outstanding student in the
Culinary Arts Program.
Awarded to:
Sarah Forsythe
Conrad Leung Award
Awarded to an outstanding student in Asian Culinary
Arts. Conrad Leung founded Canada's first Asian
Culinary Arts program at VCC more than 30 years ago.
Awarded to:
Somi Kim
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Deluxe Seafood Award
A Vancouver supplier of seafood to restaurants and
retailers, Deluxe Seafood offers this semi-annual award
to a student who demonstrates high achievement in all
areas of the Culinary Arts Program.
Awarded to:
Emily Chia
Don Bellamy Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Restaurant and
Foodservices Association of BC to honour Don
Bellamy's 25 years with the Association and his
advocacy of the industry. The scholarship is available to
outstanding graduating students in the Hospitality
Management program.
Awarded to:
Caitlin Cindric
Dr. Gerald Korn Scholarship for Culinary
Excellence
When Dr. Gerald Korn completed his term as Bailli of the
Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, the world's most
prestigious gastronomic international society, that
venerable company of connoisseurs honoured him by
establishing this award in his name. It is presented to the
top student in the Culinary Arts Program.
Awarded to:
Daniel Larsen
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EM Bakery Equipment Award
EM Bakery Equipment provides baking equipment and
services to Western Canadian bakeries, from small
family run bakeries to large supermarket operations.
This award is given to an outstanding student enrolled in
the Baking and Pastry Arts Program.
Awarded to:
Mon-Chun Lai
Fasken Martineau Award
The largest, and one of the first law firms in Vancouver,
Fasken Martineau is pleased to support Vancouver
Community College and the Legal Administrative
Assistant Program.
Awarded to:
Jamie Castillon
Fred Naso Scholarship
Established to honour the memory of Fred Naso, former
Department Head of the Culinary Arts department, this
scholarship recognizes the outstanding achievement of a
student graduating from the Culinary Arts Program.
Awarded to:
Giulia Nardiello
Hospitality Alumni Award
Hospitality Alumni Scholarships are funded by
Hospitality alumni students.
Awarded to:
Ian Jeske
Nathan Chiu
Romina Jimenez
Tyler Ryan
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Howie Hayes Scholarship
Howie Hayes spent a lifetime working and winning
friends in the hospitality industry. Created in his memory
by friends and colleagues, this award is open to a
deserving student in the Hospitality Management
Program.
Awarded to:
Taryn McGilp
HSBC Bank Canada Aboriginal Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded annually to Aboriginal
students at VCC. The scholarship recipients have
demonstrated a positive attitude, a commitment to their
studies, and a keen desire to play a leadership role
within their chosen industry.
Awarded to:
Helen Davis
Intercity Packers Scholarship
Intercity Packers is a wholesale meat and seafood
supplier in Alberta and British Columbia. In recognition
of the number of chefs that come through the VCC
Culinary Arts Program and enter the marketplace, this
scholarship is awarded to the student showing the most
creativity using protein. A trophy listing the annual
winners will be displayed in the Culinary Arts
Department at VCC.
Awarded to:
Linnea Letourneau
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J.J. Nowacki Scholarship
This scholarship honours the memory of Mr. J.J.
Nowacki, department head of VCC's formerly named
“Food Trades" Department. It recognizes a high
achieving Culinary Arts student.
Awarded to:
Colin Driscoll
Jack Jung Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established by the Jung family
in 1999 to honour the memory of Jack Jung. Jack and
his wife, Yvonne, owned the popular Rickshaw and
Tropical Isle restaurants in Surrey, BC. These
scholarships are awarded to students with the highest
grade average in the Asian Culinary Arts program.
Awarded to:
Jimmy Tran
Jess Debeck Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honours the memory of Jess DeBeck, a
student in Culinary Arts who loved to cook. The
scholarship is given to a student who reflects Jess's high
standards and who has fun doing well in the program.
Awarded to:
Santiago Cuyugan
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Laura Giesbrecht Baker's Dozen Memorial
Scholarship
In fond memory of Laura Giesbrecht, this scholarship
celebrates her love of baking, her generosity and her
kind spirit. Most of what she baked was shared with
others and she expected nothing in return. A smile on
your face was reward enough. The successful recipient
is a student in the Baking & Pastry Arts Program who
shares Laura's generosity and love of baking delicious
creations using nutritious ingredients.
Awarded to:
Lauren Yu
Les Clefs d'Or Award
This award is offered by Les Clefs D'or of BC, a
professional association of hotel concierges, to a student
who is interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality
industry and who has demonstrated community
involvement and team work.
Awarded to:
Georgia Black
Louis Stervinou Memorial Scholarship
Louis Stervinou was a popular and respected Vancouver
restaurateur. This scholarship was established in his
honour by Peter Toigo of White Spot Ltd. It is awarded to
a 2nd year hospitality management student
demonstrating academic achievement, ambition, and a
desire to play a leadership role within the industry.
Awarded to:
Corra McClung-Sitnam
Emma Dagg
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Notary Foundation of BC Scholarship
The Notary Foundation of BC is committed to building
better communities, one grant at a time. One of the
ways they achieve this is by supporting students taking
law-related courses. This scholarship is awarded to an
outstanding full-time student in the Legal Administrative
Assistant Program.
Awarded to:
Cindy Nguyen
Nunweiler's Flour Company Award
Since 1988, Nunweiler's Flour Company has been
milling whole grains into fresh whole grain flour without
additives or preservatives. This annual scholarship,
open to all Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts
students, recognizes excellence in the field.
Awarded to:
Yuka Watts
Patti Smolen Scholarship
Created in honour of Patti Smolen’s contribution to the
hospitality industry, this scholarship is awarded to a
student in the Hospitality Management Degree Program
who has been selected by faculty.
Awarded to:
Lara De Gouveia Pinto
Real Estate Foundation of BC Scholarship
The Real Estate Foundation of BC funds organizations
and individuals doing work in land use/real estate. They
are pleased to offer scholarships to students enrolled in
the Building Management & Services Program and/or
the Legal Assistant Program, specializing in
conveyancing.
Awarded to:
Bernice Ho
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Robert G. Cooper Scholarship
When Robert Cooper retired as President of Kirkland &
Rose, his family, friends, colleagues and many business
associates decided on a very special gift: a scholarship
in his name to be awarded to a student who has
demonstrated excellence in the field of Baking and
Pastry Arts and in community service.
Awarded to:
Carlene Chuakaw
Robert LeCrom Culinary Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a culinary apprentice on
the recommendation of department staff. Created by
Fairmont Hotels to honor Robert LeCrom on the
occasion of his retirement from Fairmont Hotels.
Awarded to:
Mariana Payet
Rocky Mountaineer Award
Rocky Moutaineer provides vacation packages to the
most unique and scenic regions of Western Canada and
four spectacular rail routes through BC and Alberta. This
award is available to an outstanding student in the
School of Hospitality and Business who demonstrates
achievement in both academic and practical
assignments, excellent customer service and a strong
work ethic.
Awarded to:
Sarah Frew
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Russell Food Equipment Award
Russell Food Equipment Ltd. is Canada's national leader
in food service equipment and supplies with 14 branches
coast to coast and over 60 years of reliable service.
This annual scholarship is presented to an outstanding
Culinary Arts student by recommendation of the faculty.
Awarded to:
Kariveti Kumar
Simpson Thomas & Associates Award
Simpson Thomas & Associates sponsors this award
given to students in the Legal Administrative Assistant
Program who have top marks in all program areas.
Preference is given to a student with a particular interest
in litigation.
Awarded to:
Christine Mintu
Snow Cap Enterprises Scholarship
Snow Cap is a leading supplier and distributor of fine
baking, pastry and food service ingredients in BC and
parts of Alberta. This award recognizes a student who
excelled in the Baking and Pastry Arts Apprenticeship
program.
Awarded to:
Ana Lovelace
Emilie Ducharme
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Sodexo Hospitality Excellence Scholarship
Sodexo Canada delivers comprehensive on-site service
solutions to clients across Canada including healthcare
and education. In recognition of rising prices and
demands for students’ hard earned dollars, Sodexo is
proud to provide a scholarship to a VCC student who is
making a difference within the hospitality industry and
their community.
Awarded to:
Christopher Lim
Stephen Darling Hospitality Management Award
In celebration of his 50th birthday and in appreciation of
the rewards that the hospitality industry has given him,
Stephen established the Stephen Darling Hospitality
Management Award to support students training for the
hospitality and tourism industry. Preference is given to
those who have demonstrated determination to make a
fresh start and overcome personal challenges.
Awarded to:
Beatrice Antica
Tiffani Mai
Stephen Julien Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Stephen Julien, his family and friends offer
this award to a culinary arts student who demonstrates
compassion and a genuine interest in their peers'
success and well-being. The recipient possesses the
talent, creativity and flair to be a true culinary artist and
shares Stephen's passion for cooking.
Awarded to:
Lyndsay Jones
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The Ascension Foundation/Kanke Seafood
Restaurant Scholarship
Created by Bud Kanke, a renown Vancouver
restauranteur, this scholarship is presented to a student
with high academic standing and leadership qualities
who is entering the third year of the Hospitality
Management program at VCC.
Awarded to:
Kelsey Bleakney
Tourism Industry Partners Scholarship
The much anticipated Tourism Industry Partners
Invitational Golf Tournament is organized in benefit of
young talent entering the hospitality industry. Proceeds
from the event generously fund annual scholarships
recognizing hard working students in the Hospitality
Management Degree Program who are making
outstanding contributions to the program and the
College.
Awarded to:
Bella Chan
Kimberley Lennox
Richard Funk
VCC Faculty Association Award
The Vancouver Community College Faculty Association
is the union of the more than 600 faculty who work at all
VCC campuses. Each year the union sets aside $6000
of its members' funds to provide for awards for the
various schools and centres. The criteria for each award
is set by faculty in the departments concerned and are
based on high achievement or outstanding progress.
We are proud to offer these awards and to recognize the
tremendous achievements of our students.
Awarded to:
Lauren Oreck
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Vancouver Executives Association Scholarship
Founded in 1920, the Vancouver Executives Association
was established to promote networking opportunities for
business professionals. Their scholarships honour
students who excel in Technology or Business
programs.
Awarded to:
Kwai Ning Hui
Vancouver Food and Beverage Directors
Association Scholarship
The Vancouver Food and Beverage Directors
Association is dedicated to enhancing the hospitality
spirit of BC through the enrichment, involvement and
education of those individuals commited to pursuing a
career in the food and beverage industry. This
scholarship is awarded to a student in the Hospitality
Management program demonstrating academic
excellence.
Awarded to:
Kyle Davis
White Spot Hospitality Program Award
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, White Spot is a British
Columbia legend. In fact, at least 87% of British
Columbians who dined out last year enjoyed one of
these meals at White Spot or Triple-O. This award is
presented to a Hospitality Management student who has
shown strong academic achievement.
Awarded to:
Patricia Smith
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William Tell Restaurant Scholarship
After 40 successful years, The William Tell restaurant
closed its doors in December 2010. Owner Erwin
Doebeli, along with his wife Josette and son Phillipe,
celebrated his induction into the BC restaurant Hall of
Fame by creating the William Tell Scholarships, awarded
to the top three students chosen from the Culinary Arts
Student of the Year competition.
Awarded to:
Brandi Collins
Kyung-Min Noh
William Hames
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School of Language Studies
Barbara Gray-Richards Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honour the memory
of Barbara Gray-Richards, a faculty member of the ESL
Department. This fund provides support to students in
the College Preparatory English Department.
Awarded to:
Mohammad Al-Araifi
Barbara Gray-Richards Memorial Scholarship
Created by the TEAL Charitable Foundation in memory
of Barbara Gray-Richards, this scholarship is for the top
student in the TESOL course.
Awarded to:
Shaya Jamshidi
Bee-Clean Building Maintenance Awards
Bee-Clean Building Maintenance has been providing
expert building maintenance and complete janitorial
services for over 35 years. They are pleased to support
VCC students in the ESL Program who are making
exceptional progress in their studies or are making
progress despite challenges.
Awarded to:
Eliza Gharemani
Negar Oveysi-Ghorehbaraz
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Dr. Kes Chetty MOSAIC Scholarship
Dr. Chetty was known for his compassion, integrity, and
commitment to social justice. The scholarships
established in his honour recognize students from a nonEnglish speaking country who intend to continue their
education. They are based on academic achievement,
involvement in voluntary community service and
demonstrated commitment to human rights.
Awarded to:
Fatih Balkis
Hamid Farzaneh
ELSA Department Scholarship
Established by the Department to produce a scholarship
for an ELSA student who has had a strong positive
involvement in class, helping others and demonstrating
an outstanding effort to learn.
Awarded to:
Marina Terzi
Gibb and Aileen Yip Memorial Scholarship
Aileen Yip was an ESL instructor at VCC for over 18
years. Upon retirement, Aileen and her husband, Gibb,
donated her retirement gift back to the College to create
this award. Presented to a student from a non-English
speaking Asian country, the Yip Memorial Scholarship
recognizes those who demonstrate a positive attitude,
fellowship, enthusiasm and commitment to their studies,
and a genuine love of learning. By so doing they
exemplify the high standards of excellence, character
and perseverance personified by Gibb and Aileen Yip.
Awarded to:
Ting Wang
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Great-West Life, London Life & Canada Life
Scholarship for New Canadians
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life offer
scholarships to support new Canadians and provide
opportunities to assist newcomers to integrate more fully
into their workplaces and communities.
Awarded to:
Negar Oveysi-Ghorehbaraz
Wan Lan Chen
Jean Benetti Award for ESL
Honouring the hard work and dedication of one of VCC's
first ESL instructors, this award is presented to a student
who demonstrates enthusiasm for creative writing,
improvement in expression, accuracy and fluency, and
cooperation in class.
Awarded to:
Bereket Medin
Jericho Hill Legacy Trust Leanne Rumley Award
Created by Jericho Hill Legacy Trust to honour Leanne
Rumley, a former Program Advisor for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing. The chief objectives of the Trust are to provide
programs to members of the B.C. deaf and visually
impaired community, which advance their literacy,
education, employment or economic self-sufficiency.
Awarded to:
Tuyen Tran
Jerry Mahal Scholarship
An award is offered to a music student or student with a
disability based on excellence.
Awarded to:
Tracy Metzger
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Joanne Whitney Scholarship
This scholarship is created in memory of Joanne
Whitney by her friends and colleagues. She was a
dedicated classroom instructor as well as the proud
author of The English Grammar Handbook, a handbook
for ESL students at high school and college levels.
Those who worked at VCC with Joanne in College
Prepatory English (CPE) admired her dedication to her
students.
Awarded to:
Hui Jiang
Ken Wheeler Scholarship
To honour the hard work and dedication of former
Electronics Department Head, Ken Wheeler, a
scholarship is offered to a VCC student with a disability,
who is showing good academic progress.
Awarded to:
Maria Mikaela Sarmiento
Lewis Rosenbloom Scholarship
This scholarship was created by the family of the late
Lewis Rosenbloom in his honour. The recipient is a
student returning to study ESL who has shown
tremendous effort during their first session.
Awarded to:
Sarita Cabrera Mendo
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Mainstream Broadcasting Scholarship
Mainstream Broadcasting has served the multicultural
communities of British Columbia for over three decades
with much pride and dedication. This award was
established in 1982 to recognize students making good
progress in their studies and to further international
understanding in our community.
Awarded to:
Pancha Yahya
Margaret Hepler Memorial Scholarship
Family, friends and colleagues wish to honour the
memory of Margaret Hepler, a faculty member in the
ESL Department. This scholarship is awarded to a
student at the beginning level of ESL who demonstrates
drive to learn English and to succeed in his/her life in
Canada.
Awarded to:
Niyaz Golbaz
Nan Poliakoff Memorial Writing Scholarship
This annual award honours the memory of Nan
Poliakoff, a faculty member in the ESL Division, and is
given to an Outreach student who best demonstrates
writing ability and determination in his/her studies.
Awarded to:
Linda Lin
Richardson McMenamon Scholarship
In 1990 William K. McMenamon, a long-time VCC
supporter, and Doris Richardson, a former member of
the Foundation Board, established this endowment fund.
The scholarship is open to all VCC students to honour
academic achievement.
Awarded to:
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Parvaneh Sobhani
Shannon Girvan Hougham Award
The Shannon Girvan Hougham Award honours three
benefactors. Shannon - for Shannon Hougham,
because she values the Program for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Adults and her belief in the potential of the
students. Girvan - for Shannon's father, John Girvan,
who passed away in 2009. He was an intelligent,
generous man with a hearing loss and a learning
disability, who believed in the value of education.
Hougham - for Ted Hougham's parents, Mary and
Walter Hougham, who both worked in and promoted the
field of Special Education in Ontario.
Awarded to:
Astrid Hugill
Students' Union of Vancouver Community
College Leadership Award
This scholarship is awarded to a student in any full-time
program at VCC who shows leadership for the
betterment of others at Vancouver Community College.
Awarded to:
Fatih Balkis
VCC Faculty Association Award
The Vancouver Community College Faculty Association
is the union of the more than 600 faculty who work at all
VCC campuses. Each year the union sets aside $6000
of its members' funds to provide for awards for the
various schools and centres. The criteria for each award
is set by faculty in the departments concerned and are
based on high achievement or outstanding progress.
We are proud to offer these awards and to recognize the
tremendous achievements of our students.
Awarded to:
Adriana Ulteras Ortiz
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School of Transportation Trades
Canadian Association of Equipment
Distributors BC Group Scholarship
The Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors,
comprised of Brandt Tractor, Coast Crane Ltd., Coneco
Equipment, Cummins Western Canada, Diamond
Equipment Group Ltd., Douglas Lake Equipment Ltd.,
Finning Canada, Great West Equipment Ltd., Paker
Pacific Equipment Sales, Vimar Equipment Ltd. and
Wajax Industries Ltd., supports an endowment fund to
provide scholarships to the top student in the Heavy
Duty/Commercial Transport program.
Awarded to:
Ryan Cheyne
Cummins Scholarship
Cummins is pleased to offer an award to a female
student in the Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport
Combined Foundations Program who holds a B average
or better and is recommended by the department.
Cummins is a major manufacturer and marketer of diesel
engines.
Awarded to:
Megan Popow
Finning Award
Finning Ltd., a long-time supporter of the College and
particularly the Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport
program, established this award to recognize excellence
in the theoretical, practical and behavioural aspects of
the program.
Awarded to:
Joshua Perri
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Fred Holmes Memorial Scholarship
The Society of Automotive Engineers established this
scholarship to honour the memory of Fred Holmes, who
was a leader in his field and a strong supporter of the
VCC Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport program. The
recipient must be enrolled in the Heavy
Duty/Commercial Transport program and have high
academic standing.
Awarded to:
Josip Milanovic-Litre
Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Combined
Foundation Scholarship
This award goes to a Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport
student in high academic standing who has shown
progress, a positive attitude, attendance and good work
habits.
Awarded to:
Manpreet Samra
Jim Sanders Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the Heavy Duty/Commercial
Transport program who excels in his/her studies, this
scholarship was created in memory of Jim Sanders, the
man behind the design and delivery of the original Diesel
Engineering program established at Vancouver
Vocational Institute in 1949. Jim's motivation, standards
of excellence and positive attitude were absorbed by the
students of the program. His concern for his students
was obvious and his door was always open.
Awarded to:
James Concepcion
Kenneth Spencer
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Lew Bloomingdale Memorial Scholarship
Family and friends of Lew Bloomingdale created this
scholarship in memory of a loving father and
grandfather, an admirable friend and a well-respected
colleague. Lew was the department head and instructor
in the Automotive Collision and Refinishing Programs for
a number of years. He rejuvenated interest in the
program and mentored many grateful students.
Scholarships are presented to the top students in the
Auto Collision and Auto Refinishing Prep programs.
Awarded to:
Michael Yu
Robert Murazzo
Pacific Spirit Foundation
Created to recognize the aboriginal student with the
highest grade in the Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport
program.
Awarded to:
Kyle Johnson
Peter Mussallem Scholarship
The Society of Automotive Engineers established this
scholarship in recognition of Mr. Mussallem's
outstanding contributions to his profession. It is awarded
to a student in the Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport
program with high academic standing.
Awarded to:
Baljinder Sabrao
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Rotary Club of Vancouver - Lewis Rosenbloom
Memorial
This scholarship was established by the Rotary Club of
Vancouver to honour the memory of long-time member
Lewis Rosenbloom. The scholarship recognizes high
academic and personal achievement.
Awarded to:
Bobby Rumpf
Students' Union of Vancouver Community
College Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in any
program at Vancouver Community College on the basis
of academic achievement.
Awarded to:
Luke Mathison
Rocky Lai
Automotive Collision Refinishing Faculty Award
The VCC Automotive Collision Refinishing faculty are
pleased to offer an entrance scholarship to an Ace-It
student entering the Auto Collision Repair program.
Awarded to:
Amritpreet Brar
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VCC Faculty Association Award
The Vancouver Community College Faculty Association
is the union of the more than 600 faculty who work at all
VCC campuses. Each year the union sets aside $6000
of its members' funds to provide for awards for the
various schools and centres. The criteria for each award
is set by faculty in the departments concerned and are
based on high achievement or outstanding progress.
We are proud to offer these awards and to recognize the
tremendous achievements of our students.
Awarded to:
Cody Worthy
Walter Sills Scholarship
Walter Sills was involved with the transportation industry
for more than 50 years as an employee of CP Rail and a
founding member of the Vancouver Transportation Club.
His contribution to the industry was recognized by the
National Transportation Week Committee, who
established this scholarship in Mr. Sills’ honour. It is
awarded to a student in the Heavy Duty/Commercial
Transport program who demonstrates, through action
and effort, a strong commitment to the transportation
industry.
Awarded to:
Gurpreet Pabla
White & Peters Scholarship
White & Peters Ltd. offers one scholarship to the top
student in the Foundations or Apprenticeship Automotive
Refinish Preparation program.
Awarded to:
Luis Lopa
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2:00 p.m Ceremony
School of Health Sciences
School of Arts & Science
School of Music, Dance & Design
Order of Proceedings
Welcomes
Message from the President
Message from VCC Foundation Board
Message from VCC Board of Governors
Performance by VCC Music Students
Video Presentation
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School of Health Sciences
3M ESPE Dental Hygiene Scholarship
A scholarship is offered by 3M ESPE to a student in
Dental Hygiene. The 3M ESPE Dental Hygiene
Scholarship is awarded to a student graduating in dental
hygiene who exemplifies the spirit of teamwork and
professionalism. The recipient is chosen by peers
through a secret ballot.
Awarded to:
Catherine Wong
3M ESPE Certified Dental Assisting Scholarship
3M is a diversified technology company and through
their Health Division supports VCC's dental programs.
The 3M ESPE Certified Dental Assisting Scholarship is
awarded to a graduating certified dental assisting
student who exemplifies the spirit of teamwork and
professionalism. The recipient is chosen by peers
through a secret ballot.
Awarded to:
Jenna Marion
BC Biomedical Laboratories Award for
Excellence in Customer Service
One of the largest community laboratories in the
province, BC Biomedical is a great supporter of VCC,
hiring graduates and donating to the Medical Lab
Assistant program. This award recognizes a student
who has good academic standing, shows initiative and
professionalism, and who has demonstrated excellence
in all areas of customer service.
Awarded to:
Kristie Janzen
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BC Dental Hygienists' Association Award of
Excellence
This award is presented for clinical excellence to a
graduating student who is a student member of the
BCDHA, has demonstrated the highest clinical
proficiency, and is recommended by the Faculty.
Awarded to:
Florian Anne Clacer
BC Dental Hygienists' Association Student
Presentation Award
This award is presented to the BCDHA student
member(s) who have presented the best table clinic(s)
as rated by peers and instructors on the basis of ability
to research, develop and present a topic of educational
value to professionals or the public.
Awarded to:
Danbe Kim
Florian Anne Clacer
Josie Johnson
Merissa Anaka
BC Society of Prosthodontists Award
The BC Society of Prosthodontists offers an award to a
student who demonstrates excellence in the
prosthodontics portion of the Dental Laboratory
Technician Program and who has excellent
communication skills.
Awarded to:
Christa Greenwood
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BSN Term One Professionalism Award
This scholarship is awarded to a student in BSN Term 1
who demonstrates the highest level of professional
conduct.
Awarded to:
Zahra Amarshi
Barber Memorial Award
An award for the Nursing Unit Clerk student who
demonstrates the greatest personal growth during the
program, who worked effectively as a team member and
demonstrated the greatest improvement during the
clinical experience, and who was punctual and attended
a minimum of 95% of the classroom and clinical
experience
Awarded to:
Cherrie Ma
Canfor Scholarship Fund for First Nations
Students
This scholarship is offered annually in the Spring. Based
on achievement, the scholarship is awarded to a student
of First Nations ancestry.
Awarded to:
Merissa Anaka
Certified Dental Assistants of BC Award of
Excellence
The Certified Dental Assistant of BC recognizes the
student from each accredited program who
demonstrates a high level of professionalism, ethics and
co-operation.
Awarded to:
Adriana Hagon
Cassie Sekura
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Chaim Zbar Scholarship
Mr. Zbar established this scholarship in the late 80's
because he was so impressed with the Dental Assisting
program his daughter graduated from. This award
provides annual awards based on academic
achievement to students in the Dental Assisting
program.
Awarded to:
Alicia Levin
Bei Xiong
Holly Andersen
Chevron Canada Scholarship
Chevron is pleased to offer an award to a student in
Dental Assisting based on the recommendation of
program staff.
Awarded to:
Hengameh Nosrati
College of Dental Hygienists of BC Award of
Excellence for a Graduating DHAC Student
This scholarship is awarded to the graduating Dental
Hygiene (DHAC) student who demonstrates the highest
overall achievement.
Awarded to:
Jennifer Costanzo
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College of Dental Hygienists of BC Award of
Excellence for a Graduating Student
This scholarship is awarded to the graduating Dental
Hygiene student who demonstrates highest overall
achievement.
Awarded to:
Catherine Wong
Dental Assisting Reception Scholarship
Funded by employee and industry donors, these
scholarships are awarded to Dental Assisting and Dental
Reception Coordinator students based on academic
excellence and demonstrated commitment to their
studies and teamwork.
Awarded to:
Bailey Barton
Dental Technicians Association of BC Award
The Dental Technicians Association of BC seeks to
promote and advance the profession of dental
technology and aims to provide its members with
leadership and the means to maintain and advance high
standards of skill through continuing education and
communication. They are pleased to offer awards to the
two second year students in the Dental Laboratory
Technology Program who are the most improved in their
coursework.
Awarded to:
Ahra Lee
Kazuki Noguchi
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Denturist Association of BC, George Connolly
Scholarship
Awards are offered to the top student in second year and
the top student in first year of the Denturist Program in
recognition of George Connolly for his commitment to
the field and VCC's program.
Awarded to:
Sarwar Sarwari
Ellen Shellington Scholarship
Established to honour the hard work and dedication of
former Practical Nursing Department Head, Ellen
Shellington, this scholarship is for a student of the
Practical Nursing Program.
Awarded to:
Kristi Flett
Elsevier Science Book Award
This book award is given to a second year student who
demonstrates outstanding teamwork skills to colleagues,
peers and faculty during the two years of dental hygiene
education. Recipients are chosen by their peers.
Awarded to:
Julie Simonson
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Exan Mercedes Scholarship
Exan, a proven leader in dental practice management
software development, is pleased to offer a scholarship
to a student in the Dental Reception Coordinator
program who demonstrates the highest proficiency and
commitment to quality with their dental software system.
The recipient of this award also demonstrates leadership
and initiative and possesses excellent communication
skills.
Awarded to:
Nicole Gojevic
Gary Stewart Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, in memory of Gary Stewart, is awarded
to a student who demonstrates the values of helping and
giving of his/her time to others, either fellow students
within the program or to the community, while
maintaining high personal, academic and professional
standards. Gary Stewart lived by these values as a
respected and dedicated denturist for more than 30
years. He was a leader and mentor for many through
his involvement with the Denturist Association of BC as
well as the College of Denturists of BC.
Awarded to:
David Carney
Geraldine Stringer Award
Geraldine Stringer trained and worked as a nurse in her
early career and understands the contributions Practical
Nurses make in the health care setting. Her
scholarships are offered to single parent students
enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program who
show promise in the program and show dedication to the
profession of nursing.
Awarded to:
Cecilia Mendez
Diana Smith
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HSBC Bank Canada Aboriginal Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded annually to Aboriginal
students at VCC. The scholarship recipients have
demonstrated a positive attitude, a commitment to their
studies, and a keen desire to play a leadership role
within their chosen industry.
Awarded to:
Shawna Sabourin
Hu-Friedy Award
Hu-Friedy supplies dental instruments to VCC's dental
programs. The Golden Scaler is presented to a dental
hygiene student who has demonstrated consistent
perseverance in pursuing excellence in clinical
competency throughout the program. The instrument kit
is presented to the student entering third year who
prepared the best term three Argumentative Paper.
Awarded to:
Shannon Derrick
Integral Dental Lab Scholarship
Awards are offered to top students in the Dental
Technology Program who have an interest in
orthodontics. Recipients will demonstrate
professionalism and be team players.
Awarded to:
Nadja Punchard
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Jennifer Prosser Wade Scholarship
These scholarships honour post-secondary students
who have overcome major life challenges to pursue their
academic goals. The scholarships are made possible by
Dr. Jennifer Wade, a human rights and community
activtist and long-time supporter of VCC.
Awarded to:
Joshua Gardiner
Shelby Dohlman
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services Award
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services provides
laboratory testing services and employs many VCC
graduates. Their award goes to a well-rounded student
in the Medical Lab Assistant Program who has achieved
good grades, who has exhibited good communication
skills, professionalism and empathy, and who has
displayed a high level of initiative.
Awarded to:
Genevieve Beaumont
Lindsay Outstanding Student Award
Lizz Lindsay is a retired VCC faculty member from the
dental program who returned to VCC after retirement
and graduated from culinary arts. Her award honours an
outstanding Dental Assisting student who exemplifies
the spirit of teamwork, clinical excellence and ethical
qualities stressed in the program.
Awarded to:
Marie-Claire Bouwman
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Lorne Fraser Scholarship
Created by Lorne Fraser, a past instructor at VCC, this
scholarship recognizes service to the community and
academic achievement.
Awarded to:
Perpetua Nadesan
Minerva Foundation for BC Women Scholarship
The Minerva Foundation is an organization of women
dedicated to helping women achieve their full potential.
The Foundation offers tuition fee scholarships to women
who are continuing their education after graduating from
VCC.
Awarded to:
Cecilia Mendez
Omni Facility Services Canada Scholarship
A leading facility maintenance firm, Omni established
this scholarship in recognition of outstanding academic
achievement and exemplary work ethic.
Awarded to:
Rebeca Fonseca Chihuan de Escalante
Overwaitea Foods Scholarship
The Overwaitea Food Group recognizes the important
role education plays in a successful community, and
established this scholarship to an outstanding student in
the Pharmacy Technician Program.
Awarded to:
Sharon Yee
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Pat Bawtinheimer Award
Created to honour Pat Bawtinheimer on the occassion of
her retirement as Dean of Health Sciences, the Pat
Bawtinheimer Award recognizes an OPTA student who
demonstrates a positive attitude, is supportive, helpful
and encouraging while maintaining a high standing.
Awarded to:
Donald McLaren
Pat Smith Memorial Scholarship
Created in memory of Pat Smith by her family, friends
and colleagues. Pat's passion for teaching nursing at
VCC brought her tremendous joy. She was well
respected by students and colleagues alike. This award
goes to a student who demonstrates a passion for
nursing, is interested in alternative modes of healing and
is proficient in both written and spoken English.
Awarded to:
Shauna McGoldrick
Patterson Dental Award - Certified Dental
Assisting
The Patterson Dental Award for Certified Dental
Assisting is presented to the Certified Dental Assisting
student who has top academic standing. Patterson
Dental is a major national supplier of equipment,
supplies, technology and services, and supplies VCC's
dental program.
Awarded to:
Helen Pei-Yi Chuang
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Patterson Dental Award - Dental Hygiene
Patterson Dental is pleased to support a Dental Hygiene
student who demonstrates excellence in facilitating
learning with groups.
Awarded to:
Hsueh-Yi Fang
Positive Space Award
VCC's Positive Space Campaign was first launched in
2005 as a declaration of the College's commitment to
promoting the value of sexual and gender diversity and
to challenging homophobia, transphobia and
heterosexism. The Positive Space Award was created
in 2010 to recognize a full-time VCC student or graduate
who has demonstrated leadership in the VCC
community in promoting the recognition and celebration
of sexual and gender diversity.
Awarded to:
Deborah Patey
Protec Dental Laboratories Scholarship
This award is presented to outstanding graduating
students in Dental Technology.
Awarded to:
Michael Montenegrino
Nadja Punchard
Richardson McMenamon Scholarship
In 1990 William K. McMenamon, a long-time VCC
supporter, and Doris Richardson, a former member of
the Foundation Board, established this endowment fund.
The scholarship is open to all VCC students to honour
academic achievement.
Awarded to:
Debra Carlton
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Ricoh Canada Scholarship
A leader in document management and image
communications, Ricoh Canada Inc. is pleased to offer a
scholarship to a student graduating from the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing Program. The recipient has
achieved a high GPA, and demonstrates excellent
communication skills and a passion for nursing.
Awarded to:
Miriam Gibson
Robert Dziekanski Memorial Scholarship
Robert Dziekanski was a Polish immigrant to Canada
who died in October 2007 on his arrival to Canada after
being tasered by the RCMP at Vancouver International
Airport. Don Rosenbloom was the lawyer who
represented the Polish Government at a Judicial Inquiry
into Mr. Dziekanske's death. Mr. Rosenbloom
established this award in memory of Mr. Dziekanski.
Awarded to:
Alba Gomez
Rose Mercer Memorial Award
Created in memory of Rose Mercer, a former practical
nursing instructor at VCC, an award is given to the
student achieving the highest GPA in the theory portion
of the Practical Nursing Program.
Awarded to:
Alida Van De Giessen
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Seaspan Marine Corporation Award
A leader in the marine transportation, ship building and
ship repair industry, Seaspan provides an award to a
student in the Leadership Coaching and Management
Skills Program through the Centre for Continuing Studies
at VCC.
Awarded to:
Krystal Birtwistle
Sinclair Dental Scholarship
Sinclair Dental Co. Ltd. is pleased to offer an award to a
student in the dental technician and/or denturist
program. The award is made on the recommendation of
the department.
Awarded to:
Moon Seok Ko
Sodexo You Make a Difference Scholarship
Sodexo Canada delivers comprehensive on-site service
solutions to clients across Canada including healthcare
and education. In recognition of rising prices and
demands for students’ hard earned dollars, Sodexo is
proud to provide a scholarship to a VCC student who is
making a difference in the community.
Awarded to:
Lisa Traill
Sun Life Financial Scholarship
Sun Life Financial supports philanthropic programs
across Canada which focus on matters of health. This
award is offered to an outstanding student in the
Practical Nursing program.
Awarded to:
Hazel Jan Diva
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Sunstar Award for Dental Assisting Students
Sunstar supplies quality oral care products to VCC's
dental programs. The Sunstar plaque is awarded to a
dental assisting student who consistently displays
creativity, meets patient needs, and applies behaviour
and communication modification and teaching principles.
Awarded to:
Kristine Soellner
Students' Union of Vancouver Community
College Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in any
program at Vancouver Community College on the basis
of academic achievement.
Awarded to:
Sukhpreet Parmar
Vancouver & District Dental Society Award
The Vancouver & District Dental Society is pleased to
offer awards to two students who demonstrate
commitment to quality community service. The Society
fosters continuing education and networking
opportunities for dental professionals.
Awarded to:
Florian Anne Clacer
Jessica Thompson
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Vancouver Central Certified Dental Assistants
Society Clinical Excellence Award
An award is offered by the Vancouver Central Certified
Dental Assistants Society to a VCC Dental Assisting
student who consistently demonstrates perseverence in
pursuing excellence in the development of clinical
competence throughout the program. The Society
provides quality continuing education for all dental
professionals.
Awarded to:
Debra Rheumer
Jui-Fu Lin
Vancouver Community College Entrance
Awards
Entrance Awards are available to students entering one
of the College's full-time programs of six months
duration or longer or University Transfer courses of four
months (minimum three courses). Award recipients will
be selected based on academic achievement and
community involvement.
Awarded to:
Philip Rogerson
VCC Faculty Association Award
The Vancouver Community College Faculty Association
is the union of the more than 600 faculty who work at all
VCC campuses. Each year the union sets aside $6000
of its members' funds to provide for awards for the
various schools and centres. The criteria for each award
is set by faculty in the departments concerned and are
based on high achievement or outstanding progress.
We are proud to offer these awards and to recognize the
tremendous achievements of our students.
Awarded to:
Catherine Wong
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School of Arts and Science
Adult Basic Education Association of BC Award
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Association of BC
promotes excellence in adult basic education instruction
and programming. This award is available to one ABE
student in each of its member institutions.
Awarded to:
Justin Ferron
Barbara Emma Walpole Creative Writing
Scholarship
This award was established by the Alton family in honour
of Barbara Fennick's literary achievement. Barbara was
a prolific author who wrote under her birth name,
Barbara Emma Walpole, and was a member of the
Walpole family, well known in British literary circles. The
scholarship is presented to a student who is at the
fundamental level, demonstrates a love of creative
writing and has made significant progress in the
development of his or her writing skills.
Awarded to:
Habiba Jillan
Barbara Little CCA Achievement Award
Created by Barbara Little, a retiree of Vancouver
Communty College, this award recognizes and
encourages a College and Career Access student and is
based on academic achievement, attitude and work
habits.
Awarded to:
Michiyo McSkimming
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Barton Family Memorial Scholarship
Founded by former faculty member Shirley Barton, this
award is given to Adult Basic Education and/or College
and Career Access students who have overcome
personal challenges and have demonstrated a positive
attitude and commitment to their studies.
Awarded to:
Richard Nowak
Scott Baglee
Bruce and Alexander Andison Memorial Award
Alexander Andison supported deserving students at
VCC since the 1950s. Bruce Andison, age 18, was
killed in the CPA plane crash July 8, 1965. The
memorial scholarship was establised at that time and his
father's name was added on his death in 1989. The
scholarship is awarded to a student with learning
disabilities who has made commendable progress in
his/her studies.
Awarded to:
Brian Troung
Joseph Gargaro
David Greenall Leadership Award
The Student’s Union of VCC created this award to
honour David Greenall, a counsellor and department
head at VCC. The award is presented to a student who
demonstrates outstanding leadership for the betterment
of others at VCC.
Awarded to:
Maryam Mohammadtaghi
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Diane Thompson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by her friends and
colleagues to honour the memory of Diane Thompson, a
respected member of the Humanities Department at
VCC. The recipient must be an outstanding Humanities
student.
Awarded to:
Benneza Duranleau
Dr. Robert Smith Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honour Dr. Bob
Smith on his retirement as Chair of VCC's Board of
Governors. It recognizes the great value Dr. Smith
places on learning, as well as his many contributions to
post-secondary education. Recipients are recommended
by the Basic Education Department on the basis of
commitment to and progress in their studies.
Awarded to:
Sandeep Kaur
Elizabeth MacLeod Award
This award recognizes students who have made
significant progress in both achievement and attitude
towards mathematics courses at Broadway Campus. It
was established in 1986 to honour Elizabeth MacLeod
on her retirement from the Mathematics Department.
Awarded to:
Christi Irlam
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Great-West Life, London Life & Canada Life
Scholarship for New Canadians
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life offer
scholarships to support new Canadians and provide
opportunities to assist newcomers to integrate more fully
into their workplaces and communities.
Awarded to:
Marine Navasardyan
Toni Rose Viernes
Yeun Mi Kim
Jean MacLeod Award
A respected instructor in the Math department, Jean
MacLeod established this award to honour a mature
student (35 years or older) who has made a significant
effort and demonstrates good attitude and progress in
his/her coursework.
Awarded to:
Kim Lamont
Jericho Hill Legacy Trust Cindy Kohlman Award
Created by Jericho Hill Legacy Trust to honour Cindy
Kohlman, this scholarship is given to a student in the
Visually Impaired Adult program who shows enthusiasm,
fully participates and demonstrates leadership skills
within the program/classroom. The chief objectives of
the Trust are to provide programs to members of the
B.C. deaf and visually impaired community, which
advance their literacy, education, employment or
economic self-sufficiency.
Awarded to:
May Chang
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Judy Thiele Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is created in memory of Judy Thiele.
Blind since birth, Judy became one of very few blind
professional librarians in North America. She was an
academic, researcher and early advocate of computer
potentials for the vision-impaired. She developed and
taught technology courses for teachers of the blind at
UBC. Judy had a lifelong commitment to recognizing
other vision impaired students of merit and supporting
them financially. This scholarship recognizes a student
in the program for the Visually Impaired who
demonstrates progress, success, employment potential
or quality of life improvement and who is involved in
community service.
Awarded to:
David Wright
Milton Hwang Mathematics Achievement Award
Colleagues, family and friends created this award to
honour Milton Hwang on his retirement from VCC's Math
department. It is given to a mathematics student who
has outstanding academic achievement.
Awarded to:
Alexis Bryant
Oasis Scholarship
This scholarship was established in recognition of a
single parent enrolled in Basic Education who is
motivated to continue their educational journey and
whose spirit and enthusiasm inspires others.
Awarded to:
Twyla Haines
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Robert Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Robert Cunningham, a former
dean at Vancouver Community College, this scholarship
is for a student in the Mathematics department who has
demonstrated significant progress.
Awarded to:
Ellie Schultz
Ron Fussell Scholarship
Established in 1989 in memory of Ron Fussell, an
instructor and former Department Head of the
Humanities Department, this award recognizes a student
who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in
Intermediate English because Ron enjoyed teaching
students at this level.
Awarded to:
Drickson Cyrus
Seliwilya-T (Marion Jacobs) Award
This award, created by the Squamish Nation in memory
of Marion Jacobs, is offered to a deserving student of
Squamish Nation ancestry in Hair Design or Esthetics
who demonstrates satisfactory performance.
Awarded to:
Elizabeth Nahanee
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Shirley Joseph First Nations Achievement
Award
Shirley Joseph, former VCC First Nations coordinator,
established a First Nations Education Policy at the
college. This award, established in her memory,
recognizes an Aboriginal student in the ABE program
who demonstrates academic progress, good work
habits, enthusiasm and leadership.
Awarded to:
Cynthia Keitlah
Virginia Paul
Whitearn Foundation Merit Award
Barbara Whitley established this award in recognition of
her father, Ernest, who lost some of his sight in a
childhood accident. This award is given to a student in
the Visually Impaired Program for Adults who has
financial need and has been involved in contributing or
giving back to the community.
Awarded to:
Virgil McCoy
VCC Faculty Association Award
The Vancouver Community College Faculty Association
is the union of the more than 600 faculty who work at all
VCC campuses. Each year the union sets aside $6000
of its members' funds to provide for awards for the
various schools and centres. The criteria for each award
is set by faculty in the departments concerned and are
based on high achievement or outstanding progress.
We are proud to offer these awards and to recognize the
tremendous achievements of our students.
Awarded to:
Michelle Thibault
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School of Music, Dance & Design
Andres Alejandro Espinoza Memorial
Scholarship
Family and friends of Andres Alejandro Espinoza
established this scholarship in his memory. The
successful recipient is a full-time student in good
academic standing who demonstrates a commitment to
community volunteerism and is working towards a
diploma or certificate at Vancouver Community College.
Awarded to:
Roisin Adams
Digital Graphics Student Project Award
Recipients are those students who produce the project
chosen by the donor as a result of a marketing project
prepared by DGD students in class. The project is
produced for a different non-profit organization every
year.
Jericho Hill Legacy Trust Project
Awarded to:
Jan Andrew Arquillano
Raise Project
Awarded to:
Christine Raymond
Donna Lee Award for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Students
An award is offered to a deaf/hard of hearing student
pursuing an academic or training program. The recipient
will have a high GPA, a good attitude and be well
respected in the college community.
Awarded to:
Vicente II Teng
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Glenn Hyatt Memorial Scholarship for
Excellence
This scholarship, honouring the memory of Glen Hyatt,
was established by Quebecor Printing Vancouver. It
honours students in the Digital Graphic Design Program
who excel academically, display creativity, and show a
keen desire to play a leadership role in the industry.
Awarded to:
Jody Sparkes
Nicole Standard
Kingdom Beauty Supplies Award
Specializing in the wholesale beauty supply industry,
Kingdom Beauty Supplies is pleased to offer a
scholarship to the student in the Hair Design Program
who displays outstanding creativity as well as
commitment to the program through classroom
participation and attendance.
Awarded to:
Jacqueline Tomaz
NewAd Media Scholarship
NewAd Media offers scholarships to students in the
Digital Graphic Design Program whose approaches to
design solutions are consistently original and functional;
whose technical skills are well rounded and competent;
who contribute to a positive learning community and who
demonstrate a consistent and healthy work ethic.
Awarded to:
Erin Lawrence
Luis Lemos
Ryan Gutierrez
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Pacific Newspaper Group Scholarship
The Pacific Newspaper Group is a long-standing
supporter of VCC. This scholarship was originally
awarded to students in the Printing Program. In 2005 the
decision was taken to award the scholarship to an
outstanding student in the Digital Graphic Design
Program.
Awarded to:
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Read Jones Christoffersen Award
Read Jones Christoffersen Consulting Engineers is
pleased to reward innovative thinking and practical
results by offering this scholarship. Open to all students
in Drafting Technician - Architectural - Civil Structural, it
recognizes the top student in the structural portion of the
program.
Awarded to:
Mabel Chan
Stan Phipps Scholarship
Stan Phipps was a long-time supporter of VCC, Alumnus
of Distinction and member of the Governors' Council.
He created these scholarships to recognize and reward
the top students in the Civil/Structural, Architectural and
Steel Detailing Drafting programs.
Awarded to:
Christopher Buan
Gordana Liric
Jian Wang
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VCC Faculty Association Award
The Vancouver Community College Faculty Association
is the union of the more than 600 faculty who work at all
VCC campuses. Each year the union sets aside $6000
of its members' funds to provide for awards for the
various schools and centres. The criteria for each award
is set by faculty in the departments concerned and are
based on high achievement or outstanding progress.
We are proud to offer these awards and to recognize the
tremendous achievements of our students.
Awarded to:
Khushdip Dhaliwal
Adams & Stevens Importers Award
Importers of the finest quality diamonds, gemstones and
jewellery, Adams & Stevens Importers established this
award to honour a first year jewellery student for their
overall outstanding achievement.
Amulet Gems & Design Award
This scholarship is offered to a student who has shown
outstanding achievement in the gemmology portion of
Jewellery Art & Design Program.
Circle Craft Co-operative Scholarship
Circle Craft Cooperative is a unique BC artist
cooperative dedicated to providing opportunities for
crafts people to connect with the community. This
award is offered to a student graduating from the
Jewellery Art & Design Program who has demonstrated
outstanding achievement and interest in pursuing
jewellery arts. The recipient will have their piece on
display at the Circle Craft store.
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Craft Council of BC Award
The Craft Council of BC provides leadership in the craft
community by building and promoting the development,
viability and appreciation of fine craft in Canada. The
award is given to a student in the Jewellery Art and
Design Program for finest display and includes exhibition
in a public art gallery.
Karl Brown Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1991 by Karl Brown,
who was an instructor in the VCC Electronics and
Jewellery Departments. It is awarded to a student in the
Jewellery Art and Design Program who has shown the
best technical achievement in second year.
Lacy West Artistic Achievement Award
An award is given to a student in the Jewellery, Arts and
Design program for artistic achievement.
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VCC would like to thank all of the donors and
presenters who make this annual awards
ceremony possible. We greatly appreciate
your support in fostering the education of our
students
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