2023 Fall Entrance Awards Program

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE 2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF BCIT

On behalf of our faculty and staff at BCIT, I would like to congratulate this year’s student award recipients on your remarkable achievements.

BCIT students are leaders, innovators, and creators that are driven to make a difference in the community and across the globe. Receiving an award is a testament to your perseverance and dedication to your studies.

I would like to acknowledge the community that have supported you throughout your journey at the Institute. Starting with our exceptional faculty and staff, thank you for guiding our learners in achieving their academic goals.

My appreciation also goes out to the families of our award recipients, you are instrumental to their successes.

Finally, I would like to thank our sponsors — your contributions are fundamental to making these graduating awards possible.

Congratulations to our award recipients on this prestigious recognition! The BCIT community is immensely proud of you, and we have no doubt that you will continue to excel in your academic and professional pursuits. It is an honour to witness your growth and we eagerly anticipate seeing what you achieve next

Dr. Jeff Zabudsky President British Columbia Institute of Technology

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BCIT FOUNDATION

On behalf of the BCIT Foundation I congratulate our 2023 Entrance Award and Scholarship recipients. As you continue your journey at BCIT towards a rewarding career, we would like to acknowledge your hard work that has brought you here, and we look forward to the accomplishments you have yet to achieve on your educational journey. You are our future leaders and community builders.

The Foundation is dedicated to supporting students’ access to education through awards, bursaries, and scholarships. It is our hope that as we help break down financial barriers to education, and recognize those who persevere, our recipients realize their educational and career goals.

Our work is made possible with the help of our generous donors, and for that we express our profound gratitude. Through your philanthropy, you inspire us to continue our efforts. Your unwavering commitment helps those attending BCIT access the education they need to chart their path to success. Recipients, I encourage you to join us in thanking the donors who make these awards possible, and to share the impact these contributions have had in your lives.

These awards recognize the hard work, dedication, and agility required to succeed in the ever-changing professional landscape. Through this acknowledgement, our donors, faculty, and staff encourage students to keep going, to reach further, to dream bigger, and always remember there is a community behind them cheering them on.

To all our recipients, well done. We are overjoyed that you chose BCIT can’t wait to see what your future holds. This is just the beginning.

Jackie Jacob Executive Director BCIT Foundation

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS The BCIT Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generosity of our donors who make these awards possible.

With your support, BCIT is able to recognize student success and academic excellence.

Thank you.

For information on how you can establish an award, please contact the Foundation office at 604.432.8803 or foundation@bcit.ca

CONTENTS

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS + MEDIA Achievement Awards________________________________________ 4 ∆ In-term Achievement Awards____________________________ 4 Entrance Awards____________________________________________ 8 President’s Entrance Awards________________________________ 8 Scholarships________________________________________________ 9 School Awards______________________________________________ 9

SCHOOL OF ENERGY Achievement Awards_______________________________________19 ∆ In-term Achievement Awards___________________________19 Entrance Awards___________________________________________20 President’s Entrance Awards_______________________________21 Scholarships_______________________________________________21 School Awards_____________________________________________21

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ACADEMIC STUDIES Achievement Awards________________________________________ 9 ∆ In-term Achievement Awards____________________________ 9 Entrance Awards___________________________________________10 President’s Entrance Awards_______________________________ 11 Scholarships_______________________________________________ 11 School Awards_____________________________________________12

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Achievement Awards_______________________________________22 ∆ In-term Achievement Awards___________________________22 Entrance Awards___________________________________________23 President’s Entrance Awards_______________________________24 Scholarships_______________________________________________24 School Awards_____________________________________________24

SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Achievement Awards_______________________________________12 ∆ In-term Achievement Awards___________________________12 Entrance Awards___________________________________________ 17 President’s Entrance Awards_______________________________18 Scholarships_______________________________________________18 School Awards_____________________________________________19

SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION Achievement Awards_______________________________________25 ∆ In-term Achievement Awards___________________________25 Entrance Awards___________________________________________25 School Awards_____________________________________________26

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS + MEDIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ∆ IN-TERM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Presented to students who achieve outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing, leadership, service or all-around achievement as selected by faculty.

Accounting Student First Year Achievement Award An annual award established in 2021 for students in the Accounting program.

Recipient: Robert Cutler, Accounting Baker Tilly WM LLP Award for Highest Marks in Accounting II and Computerized Accounting An annual award established in 1989. Baker Tilly WM LLP is one of the largest independent accounting firms in Greater Vancouver and a member of a network of independent accountancy and business services firms throughout the world.

Recipients: Tsz Yan Leung, Accounting Heather Muirhead, Accounting BC Association of Broadcasters Pioneer Fund Award An endowment established in 1994. The BC Association of Broadcasters represents private television and radio broadcasters with the mandate to combine the resources and strength of their industry to promote and contribute to community enhancing programs throughout the province; to present a unified and credible voice in matters that affect their growing industry; and to provide members with information and inspiration.

Recipient: Andrea Daignault, Radio Arts and Entertainment BC Hydro Award in Human Resource Management An endowment established in 2001. BC Hydro’s priority is to support BC students who are not only committed to a post secondary education, but who are good examples of how to maintain a healthy life balance. They proudly recognize BC’s future leaders and role models.

Recipient: Karen Liang, Human Resource Management BC Marketing and Advertising Award An endowment established in 2009 through the contributions of industry partners—DDB Canada, Inventa Sales & Promotions, and the Advertising Agency Association of BC, as well as private donations from Mr. Richard Hamilton, Ms. Sandra Wilson, and the Bryant Legacy Trust. The award was created to encourage students in the Marketing Management program to pursue a career in Marketing Communications.

Recipient: Ana Paula Sanchez Vidalon, Marketing Management— Marketing Communications BCIT International Student Award An endowment established in 1997 by Mr. Tom Simons, former Board of Governors member, and the BCIT International Department.

Recipient: Tsz Yan Leung, Accounting

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BCIT Marketing Communications Award in Honour of Carroll Nelson An endowment established in 2006 in honour of Carroll Nelson, a BCIT teaching faculty member for 25 years and recipient of the 2005 BCIT Alumni Association Excellence in Teaching Award. She was a former Program Head for Marketing Communications and Direct Response Marketing and, in 1985, worked on re-branding the marketing curriculum and initiated a hugely successful internship program. In 1998, Carroll introduced the first Direct Marketing program in Canada and educated, challenged, mentored and led her students to be the best they can be. Her success is reflected in the widely acknowledged superior performance of BCIT Marketing graduates.

Recipient: Nicholas Geyer, Marketing Management—Marketing Communications Bell Media Award An endowment established in 2007 with matching funds from BCIT. The annual interest provides first-year achievement awards to students in Broadcast Radio, Broadcast Television, and Broadcast Journalism programs, with first preference given to students from the BC Peace and Northern BC Regions.

Recipients: Kinley Friesen, Television and Video Production Dwiani Indraningsri, Radio Arts and Entertainment Kobie Smith, Broadcast and Online Journalism Best Buy Canada Ltd. Award An endowment award established in 2009. Best Buy is one of Canada’s largest and most successful omni-channel retailers, operating the Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, and Geek Squad brands. Through community investment, Best Buy Canada and its employees are committed to connecting youth with technology to inspire, motivate and empower their education.

Recipient: Ching Yee Kwok, Global Trade and Transportation Management BGIS Award An endowment established in 1998 for students in Automation and Instrumentation, Architectural and Building Engineering Technology, and Financial Management Recipient: Gary Wong, Financial Planning Britco Structures Founders Remi Boddez Memorial Achievement Award An endowment established in 2016 by Rick McClymont and David Taft, Founders of Britco Structures, in memory of Remi Boddez who was a former Manager, Supply Chain/Purchasing at Britco Structures for 25 years. Remi was a strong, independent man who devoted his life to the care, love and teasing of his family and friends. He had a big heart and loved to laugh. He never hesitated to listen, help and provide his wisdom or his opinion whenever it was needed.

Recipient: Alfonso III Ileto, Business Operations Management Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Award in Financial Planning An endowment established in 2002. The Canadian Bank of Commerce (established 1867) and the Imperial Bank of Canada (established 1875) merged to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients, with branches and offices across Canada, in the United States, and around the world.

Recipient: Harleen Kaur Grewal, Financial Planning

Christopher Glover Memorial Award An endowment established in 1997 by the Franklin Woodlands Division of MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. in memory of Christopher Glover, a company employee and first-year Financial Management student, who was tragically killed on July 21, 1997 in a workplace accident. The award is presented to a Financial Management student who exemplifies the spirit of Chris’ sense of responsibility and accountability, sense of humour, fairness, outgoing personality and a desire to do the best he could.

Recipient: Priyank Periwal, Finance CIBC Inclusion Achievement Award An annual award established in 2020. CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients, and with branches and offices across Canada, in the United States, and around the world.

Recipient: Shayla Potts, Marketing Management - Professional Sales CILTNA Scholarship Award Endowment in Memory of Gordon Payne An endowment established in 2021 in memory of Gordon Payne for his leadership and involvement within the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry. For students in the Global Trade and Transportation Management program.

Recipient: Yuan-Hsiang Chen, Global Trade and Transportation Management CITT VAC Founders Award An annual award established in 2014. The Canadian Institute of Transportation (CITT) is Canada’s foremost professional development association in supply chain and logistics. Its programs and services promote excellence and career path development for transportation logisticians through professional certification, professional development, and cooperative networking opportunities. This award is in memory of CITT founding members. The members honoured by this award were pioneers in the field of transportation and logistics. Through their dedication to their chosen profession, and involvement in the Vancouver Area Council, they enriched and informed generations of new logisticians.

Recipient: Yasmin Khordbin, Global Trade and Transportation Management D & H Group LLP Accounting Achievement Award An annual award established in 2017.

Recipient: Anne Dai, Accounting David B.A. Clarke Memorial Award in Operations Management An annual award established in 2003 in memory of David B. Clarke, sponsored by Elin Clarke, widow, and John Clarke, father.

Recipient: Lok Chun Lui, Business Operations Management Dean’s First Year Leadership Award—Business An award established in 2019, for a student in a School of Business + Media full-time program.

Recipients: Stefanie LeBlanc, Business Information Technology Management Devony Robertson, Radio Arts and Entertainment

Fingarson-Parliament Achievement Awards An endowment established in 2006 by Lorne and Patricia Fingarson to provide bursaries and awards to students in the School of Business + Media Marketing Management Entrepreneurship program. Lorne was an instructor in the School of Business + Media and Pat (nee Parliament) worked in a variety of departments, including the Technology Centre and President’s Office. Both Lorne and Patricia worked at BCIT for over 20 years.

Recipients: Bridget Campbell, Marketing Management—Entrepreneurship Rianna Whitelaw, Marketing Management—Entrepreneurship Gordon Boleen Achievement Award An endowment established in 2020 for students in the International Business Management program.

Recipient: Wing Fai Ng, Global Trade and Transportation Management Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging Achievement Awards An annual award established in 2017 and presented to a student in their second year of study as recommended by program faculty. The recipients of this award not only achieved academic excellence in their first year of study, but embody the entrepreneurial spirit, exude creativity, shown a passion for giving back, and display an interest in packaging. .

Recipients: Alina Chin, Graphic Communications Technology Management Ana Paula Moreno, Graphic Communications Technology Management J.C. (Cliff) McAdam Memorial Award An endowment established in 1993 in memory of J.C. Cliff McAdam, a BCIT employee who passed away in June 1993. He was the first Director of Business Management at BCIT, and went on to be the Vice President of Administration. He then became a faculty member in Financial Management until his retirement.

Recipient: Bhavya Gulbadher, Finance Joan A. Harrison Award in Human Resource Management An endowment established in 1995 during her tenure as a member of the BCIT Board of Governors.

Recipient: Siu Man Samrina Cheung, Human Resource Management Karen Insley Memorial Award An endowment established in 2013 in memory of Karen Insley, a Marketing Communications graduate. She exhibited great enthusiasm, leadership qualities, passion for her work, and an unending work ethic resulting in her graduating with honours in 2006. Despite a valiant 8-month battle against cancer, Karen passed away in October 2012 at the age of 30. Karen was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend to many and she was an adored wife to one. Karen’s laughter, sense of propriety, and her incredible work ethic will be missed dearly by all that knew her.

It is Karen’s family and friends’ hope that this award will be used to help nurture these similar values in a deserving student each year.

Recipient: Dorothy Poon, Marketing Management—Marketing Communications Ken Brambleby Memorial Award in Communication An endowment established in 1992 by the Communication Department honouring Ken Brambleby, a founding member of the department.

The recipient is a returning student who has demonstrated excellent communication skills in the first year of his or her studies.

Recipient: Robert Cutler, Accounting Ken Garrett Memorial Award in Radio An endowment established in 1987 by CKNW, family, and friends in memory of Ken Garrett, a Radio Option student killed in a canoeing accident. Ken is the son of CKNW broadcaster George Garrett.

Recipient: Bryce Taylor, Radio Arts and Entertainment

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Leavitt Machinery Achievement of Excellence Awards Annual awards established in 2004. Leavitt Machinery, a proud employer of many BCIT Grads over the years, acknowledges the hard work and determination it takes to be successful at BCIT. Leavitt Machinery sells, rents, leases, and provides aftermarket support for materials handling and high reach equipment. With branches throughout, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, and Oregon, Leavitt Machinery will continue to lean on BCIT Grads for growth.

Recipients: Joshua Pratt, Marketing Management - Professional Sales Brendan Sadhra, Marketing Management - Professional Sales Michael Josh Tolentino, Business Operations Management Ledcor 60th Anniversary Awards An endowment established in 2008 to commemorate 60 years of construction excellence. Employee-owned with a broad portfolio throughout North America, the Ledcor Group of Companies was founded in 1947 with roots firmly planted in the ”oil patch”. Ledcor expanded geographically and diversified into the building and industrial sectors, with six construction divisions—Commercial Building, Heavy Civil, Industrial, Mining, Pipeline, and Telecommunications.

Recipients: Piyanshu Gumber, Accounting Tiyana O’dwyer, Accounting LG 104.3 FM Achievement Award in Journalism An endowment established in 1995. LG 104.3 FM is owned by Astral Media, Canada’s largest radio broadcaster with 82 licensed radio stations in eight provinces.

Recipient: Justin McGrail, Broadcast and Online Journalism LG 104.3 FM Achievement Award in Radio An endowment established in 1995. LG 104.3 FM is owned by Astral Media, Canada’s largest radio broadcaster with 82 licensed radio stations in eight provinces.

Recipient: Sin Yee Chow, Radio Arts and Entertainment Linda and Allan Stefanson Memorial Awards An endowment established in 2011 through the estate of Linda Stefanson, a 2004 graduate of BCIT’s Computer Systems Technology.

Recipients: Guangxin Guo, Bachelor of Accounting Lisa Lachance-Hoffman, Bachelor of Accounting Mohammed Janab, Bachelor of Accounting Kyla King, Bachelor of Accounting Guanting Liu, Bachelor of Accounting Xiao Li Wang, Bachelor of Accounting Marie and Keith Stevenson Memorial Award in Tourism Management An endowment established in 2011 through the estate of Linda Stefanson, a 2004 graduate of BCIT’s Computer Systems Technology.

Recipient: Taylor Mackenzie-Gillespie, Marketing Management—Tourism Management Michael K. Thurston High Flight Memorial Awards in Journalism An endowment was established in 2002 by Mary Kay Thurston in memory of her husband Michael who was killed in a helicopter accident on November 8, 2001. The award is a tribute to Michael’s values. His love of flying and Mary Kay’s love of teaching are the heart and soul of this award.

Recipients: Abbagale Francis, Broadcast and Online Journalism Nathan Maley, Broadcast and Online Journalism Kaitlyn Ngo, Broadcast and Online Journalism Jocelyn Shepel, Broadcast and Online Journalism

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Mike Cowan Memorial Award in Radio An endowment established in 1996 by the parents of Mike Cowan, a student in the BCIT Radio program. In remembrance of his creativity, the award recognizes this attribute in the recipient as well as all-around achievement.

Recipient: Gilbert Jose Dela Cruz, Radio Arts and Entertainment Molson Canada Award in Marketing Communications An endowment established in 1992. John Molson founded Canada’s oldest brewery on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal in 1786.

It operates six breweries across the country, and invests in communities from coast-to-coast through involvement in various charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment sponsorships.

Recipient: Stephen McGovern, Marketing Management—Marketing Communications New Country 93.7 JRFM and 100.5 The PEAK Award in memory of “Rocket” Rochelle Dentry & Greg Sher An endowment established in 1992 by CHRX Radio, a division of Jim Pattison Industries, in memory of Rochelle Dentry, Co-host of the CHRX Morning Show, and Greg Sherrett, Music Director of JR Country.

Recipient: Christopher Georges, Radio Arts and Entertainment Nigel A. Dodds, Dipl. T. (HONS), B.B.A. Memorial Award An endowment established in 2005 by the Dodds family and friends, with matching funds from BCIT, in memory of BCIT alumni Nigel Dodds who graduated with honours from BCIT’s Transportation Logistics program in 1994. Nigel was tragically killed in a plane crash on November 20, 1999.

The award is intended for a student who embodies the characteristics that were important to Nigel team spirit, leadership, honesty, and integrity.

Recipient: Caroline Sugianto, Global Trade and Transportation Management Olympic Industries ULC Award of Excellence An annual award established in 2016. Olympic Industries is an international forest products trading company that was established in 1972. With annual sales surpassing $400 million, they are one of the top private businesses in BC. They specialize in innovative supply chain solutions for all markets and are a subsidiary of Forest City Trading Group, LLC. Recipient: Sidrah Umar, Marketing Management—Professional Sales OMNI Television Award in Broadcast Journalism An endowment established in 2010. OMNI Television is a leading provider of ethno-cultural television programming.

Recipient: Gyungsoo Park, Broadcast and Online Journalism Peter Campin Memorial Award An annual award established in 2014 with contributions from students, faculty, staff, and Peter’s parents. Peter was a well-loved and valued member of the BCIT community who passed away too soon. His passion for his profession and students will not be forgotten.

Recipient: Mariessa Pinto, Digital Design and Developmen Peter Oostlander Award An endowment established in 2007. Peter Oostlander worked at Hemlock Printers prior to joining BCIT’s Business faculty. He actively supported and taught the Estimating course in the Graphic Communication Technology program. He retired from BCIT and the industry in 2009.

Recipient: Maria Mendez, Graphic Communications Technology Management

Printed in Canada Award An endowment established in 2004 by Julia Blockberger, Chair of the BCIT Board of Governors 2001-2005, in memory of her late husband R.J. (Dick) Blockberger, President of Broadway Printers and a Past Chair of the Canadian Print Industries Association. It was his firm belief that all print purchases in every field of endeavour should be “Printed in Canada”.

Recipient: Willow Browne, Graphic Communications Technology Management PrintForward, Printing & Imaging Association—Lorne Patterson Memorial Awards This first year achievement award, established in 2017, is in memory of Lorne Patterson, a long-time active member of PrintForward, a successful business owner, and an engaged leader in the printing industry for more than 34 years. Lorne’s focus was always on quality, efficiency, and results. This award will be provided to an individual in the Graphic Communications Technology Management program who demonstrates similar characteristics.

Recipients: Rachel Cheung, Graphic Communications Technology Management Tanner Hockey, Graphic Communications Technology Management Real Estate Council of British Columbia Award in Professional Real Estate An endowment established in 1986. The Real Estate Council of BC is a regulatory agency established by the provincial government to protect the public interest by enforcing the licensing and licensee conduct requirements of the Real Estate Services Act. The Council is responsible for licensing individuals and brokerages engaged in real estate sales, rental and strata property management. The Council also enforces entry qualifications, investigates complaints against licensees and imposes disciplinary sanctions under the Act. Recipients: Megan Upper, Marketing Management Professional Real Estate Red Robinson Achievement Award for Excellence in Radio Broadcasting An annual award was established by Red Robinson in 1988. In 2001, he created an endowment that continues to fund his awards each year. Red Robinson started working as a disc jockey at the age of 16, while still in high school. He was one of the first DJs to play Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and other rock and roll artists on a regular basis in Canada. Over the years, Robinson worked at many radio and TV stations in Vancouver and Portland, Oregon. In 1997, Robinson was elected to the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame.

Recipient: Sophie Elise Tomei, Radio Arts and Entertainment RGF Integrated Wealth Management Award An annual first-year achievement award established in 2020 by RGF Integrated Wealth Management. We are committed to helping students reach their full potential and believe that supporting individuals pursue a career path as a professional financial planner is key to the advancement of our industry. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates high academic standing as well as extra-curricular involvement within BCIT, community involvement and/or communication capabilities.

Recipient: Buran Xu, Financial Planning

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Ricoh Canada Inc. Awards Annual awards established in 2008. Ricoh Canada Inc. services the office equipment and document management needs of clients in Canada through 40 satellite offices. With 1,500 employees across the country, Ricoh is one of the most comprehensive service and support organizations in Canada.

Recipients: Julius Elias Jr Conanan, Graphic Communications Technology Management Chanelle McPhee, Marketing Management - Professional Sales Katerina Nitz, Marketing Management - Professional Sales Rob Hagen Memorial Award in Professional Sales An annual award established in 2004 by family, friends and colleagues of Rob Hagen, a 1981 graduate of BCIT’s Marketing Management program, who passed away in 2000.

Recipient: Benchawan Klinfung, Marketing Management—Professional Sales Stowe School Awards An endowment established anonymously in 1997.

Recipients: Raphael Cardenas, Television and Video Production Abbagale Francis, Broadcast and Online Journalism Jordan Wong, Radio Arts and Entertainment UDI Development Industry Award An endowment established in 2007 by former BCIT Board Chair Maureen Enser which provides first-year achievement awards for students in any eligible, full-time construction-related program at BCIT. The Urban Development Institute (UDI) is a national non-profit association of the development industry and its related professions, concentrating its activities on government relations, professional development and education, and research.

Recipient: Alina Malik, Human Resource Management Vancouver Executives’ Association Awards An endowment established in 1984. The Vancouver Executives Association (VanEx) is a premiere networking group in Vancouver. Since 1920, its members have committed to supplying quality, reputable goods and services to the Greater Vancouver marketplace and beyond. It is one of the longest-standing business associations in Vancouver.

Recipients: Greyson Dube, Business Management Danijela Kazulin, Human Resource Management Zoom Media Inc. Awards An endowment established in 1998. Zoom Media is the largest targeted lifestyle media in Canada, offering advertisers innovative out-ofhome media solutions, reaching distinct target audiences in specific environments.

Recipients: Dung Huynh, Marketing Management—Marketing Communications Leanne Kim, Marketing Management—Marketing Communications The Gordon Bell Memorial Award In Business Management An endowment established in 1980 by family, friend and colleagues in memory of Gordon Bell, Chief Instructor of the Administrative Management program.

Recipient: Tsz Yui Andromeda Wong, Business Management

The Britco Structures, Alexander Podulsky Memorial Award An endowment established in 1993 and renamed in 2009 to honor the memory of Britco employee and BCIT Alumni Alexander Podulsky (Financial Management - Taxation 1995). Britco Structures, a Canadian Partnership, was established in 1977 and is now the largest designer and manufacturer of custom-built mobile & modular buildings in the Pacific Northwest.

Recipient: Ye Dong Lei, Finance The Isaac Lipovsky Award in Tourism Management An endowment established in 2000 from the estate of an anonymous donor. Isaac Lipovsky was a pioneer instructor in BCIT’s Hotel, Motel and Food Service Management program. A popular teacher, Mr. Lipovsky is remembered for his intelligence, spirituality and tremendous practical knowledge gained through years of operating food services at Woodwards department stores.

Recipient: Emily Orsten, Marketing Management - Tourism Management

ENTRANCE AWARDS Entrance Awards are presented to students entering BCIT technology or trades programs. Selection is based on high academic standing in high school or post-secondary studies, the applicant’s participation in school or community activities, and specific donor criteria.

The BCIT Board of Governors Entrance Awards for Baccalaureate Degrees An award established in 1997 by The BCIT Board of Governors. It is an Entrance Award for any school, specific to any bachelor’s degree program.

Recipient: Luke Bohlander, Accounting The BCIT Student Association’s Sharing Costs or Recognizing Excellence (S.C.O.R.E.) Entrance Award An endowment established in 2009 by the BCIT Student Association, with matching funds from the BCIT Foundation.

Recipient: Huiran Yan, Graphic Design CTV Inc., a Division of Bell Media Entrance Awards An endowment established in 2001 by Bell Globemedia Inc. (formerly Bell Canada Enterprises) provides awards in the names of Bell Canada Enterprises, CTV, Bell Sympatico, and Bell Globemedia.

Recipients: Jayden Inniss, New Media Design and Web Development Phung Gia Anh Nguyan, New Media Design and Web Development The Elsie Boone/North Shore Lions Club Entrance Award An endowment established in 1992 by the North Shore Lions Club through a bequest from the late Elsie Boone, a long-time teacher in North Vancouver who passed away in 1990. The award is designated to students registered with the BCIT Accessibility Services who are residents of Greater Vancouver, or the Howe Sound corridor with preference to students on the North Shore.

Recipient: Ian Dodd, Accounting The Global News Scholars Entrance Award The Global News Scholars Entrance Award was established in 2021 and is designed for students entering the School of Business + Media at BCIT, with a focus on the Broadcast and Online Journalism program. This award is specifically for domestic students who self-identify as Black and prioritizes candidates who demonstrate financial need, have a disability, or are beginning their post-secondary education journey enrolled in the Broadcast and Online Journalism program Recipient: Sia Foryoh, Broadcast and Online Journalism

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The Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging Entrance Award An award established in 2017. The Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging is an entrance award for the School of Business specific to Graphic Communications program.

Recipients: Yi Yang, Graphic Communications Faye Zuvun, Graphic Communications The Lauren Sewell Memorial Entrance Award An endowment was established in 2013 by Greg and Fran Sewell in memory of their daughter Lauren, who had just completed the first year of BCIT’s Human Resource Management diploma program when she was tragically killed in a small plane crash near Peachland, B.C. on August 13, 2012 at the age of 24. Lauren was a loving, dedicated and caring person who enjoyed helping her fellow classmates and others. This award was created by her parents as a perpetual legacy in her memory, for aspiring students entering the full-time Human Resources Management diploma program who are coming to BCIT after a minimum of 1-2 years of fulltime employment in the workforce following graduation from high school, and who demonstrate the caring traits exemplified by Lauren Sewell during her short life.

Recipient: Manreet Kaur Bhangu, Human Resource Management (Advanced Placement Degree/Diploma Entry) Oracle Corporation Vancouver Entrance Award An entrance award established in 2005. Oracle Canada ULC was founded in 1984 to better meet current and emerging systems architecture and information-management software needs of Canadian companies. With headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, the company, through its more than 1,000 employees, develops customized, fully integrated computing solutions. This award is presented to a student entering the Business Information Technology Management program.

Recipient: Britney Dang, Business Information Technology Management RGF Integrated Wealth Management Award An entrance award established in 2020 by RGF Integrated Wealth Management specific to the Financial Planning program. The award’s purpose is to assist students in achieving their maximum potential, particularly those pursuing a career in financial planning. It’s presented to students with strong academic performance, active involvement at BCIT, community engagement, or outstanding communication skills.

Recipient: Gabriel Neilson, Financial Planning

PRESIDENT’S ENTRANCE AWARDS BCIT President’s Entrance Awards are available to students who have graduated from a BC secondary school during the period of September 2020 to June 2021. The selection of candidates is based on an evaluation of academic achievement, participation and contribution to school activities, leadership, and citizenship, as well as volunteer and/ or community service. BCIT President’s Entrance Awards can be applied to any full-time BCIT credential program.

Recipients: Paul Benedict Aries, New Media Design and Web Development Ethan Harris, 3D Modeling, Art and Animation Jayden Inniss, New Media Design and Web Development Melissa Jacobi, Digital Design and Development Savannah Lefebvre, Business Management Gabriel Neilson, Financial Planning Jasleen Purewal, Accounting Rana Dein Sarmiento, New Media Design and Web Development Miriam Tang, Business Management Hunter Soo, Television and Video Production

SCHOLARSHIPS Diploma Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels one and two of their program.

Degree Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels three through six of their program.

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Scholarship An annual award established in 1982. The Faculty and Staff Association defends and advances the employment interests of its members through representation, collective bargaining, and advocacy with BCIT, the government, and the community.

Recipient: Anne Dai, Accounting BCIT Foundation Scholarships An endowment established in 2000 with a lead gift from Joan Harrison, the BCIT Foundation Board of Directors Chair at that time.

Recipients: Bridget Campbell, Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship Alina Chin, Graphic Communications Technology Management Liam Deliyannides, Human Resource Management Dwiani Indraningsri, Radio Arts and Entertainment Patricia Jiang, Digital Design and Development Ching Yee Lam, Business Operations Management Stefanie LeBlanc, Business Information Technology Management Ye Dong Lei, Finance Giada Maffi, Marketing Management - Marketing Communications Justin McGrail, Broadcast and Online Journalism Cristobal Rodriguez, Marketing Management - Professional Sales Megan Upper, Marketing Management Professional Real Estate On Ki Wong, General Insurance and Risk Management Tsz Yui Andromeda Wong, Business Management Buran Xu, Financial Planning Global Television Scholarship An annual award established in 1982. The Faculty and Staff Association defends and advances the employment interests of its members through representation, collective bargaining, and advocacy with BCIT, the government, and the community.

Recipient: Sabrina Donovan, Television and Video Production Murray H. MacKenzie Memorial Scholarship in Tourism Management An endowment established in 1981 through the Claire and Murray MacKenzie Foundation, a private foundation, with a goal to support and promote the advancement of education.

Recipient: Samantha King, Marketing Management—Tourism Management Oracle Corporation Vancouver Scholarship An endowment established in 2005. Oracle Canada ULC was founded in 1984 to better meet current and emerging systems architecture and information-management software needs of Canadian companies. With headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, the company, through its more than 1,000 employees, develops customized, fully integrated computing solutions. This award is presented to a student entering the Business Information Technology Management program.

Recipient: Mathurada Phaiboonpol, Business Information Technology Management

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Port of Vancouver Scholarship in Memory of Christopher T. Brown An annual award established in 1988 in memory of Christopher Brown, former Chairman of the Fraser River Harbour Commission.

Recipient: Kantheera Wongpiyanuntakul, Global Trade and Transportation Management

SCHOOL AWARDS Presented to outstanding students in specific program areas. Students are nominated by the departments, with a final selection made by the Dean.

BCIT Alumni Association Award An endowment established in 1986 by BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Jillian Murray, Marketing Management Professional Real Estate Dr. G. Wynne Powell CPA, FCPA, FCGA Awards An endowment established in 1992 by Dr. G. Wynne Powell, former Chairman of the BCIT Board of Governors.

Recipients: Yuan-Hsiang Chen, Global Trade and Transportation Management Alina Chin, Graphic Communications Technology Management Sabrina Donovan, Television and Video Production Taylor Mackenzie-Gillespie, Marketing Management - Tourism Management Sidrah Umar, Marketing Management - Professional Sales Malcolm C. J. Wickson Memorial Award An endowment established in 1988 to honour the late Malcolm Wickson, former Chairman of the BCIT Board of Governors.

Recipient: Ashley Bilton, Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship Rotary Club of Burnaby Foundation Award An endowment established in 1991. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a notfor-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

Recipient: Greyson Dube, Business Management

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND ACADEMIC STUDIES ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ∆ IN-TERM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Presented to students who achieve outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing, leadership, service or all-around achievement as selected by faculty

BCIT International Student Award An endowment established in 1997 by Mr. Tom Simons, former Board of Governors member, and the BCIT International Department.

Recipient: Kent Danielle Concengco, Computer Systems-Predictive Analytics CAMS Software Achievement Awards Annual awards established in 2014, CAMS Software Corporation funds two first-year achievement awards available to Computer Systems Technology students and Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems students. These achievement awards are presented to full-time students entering their second year of eligible programs who received outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing, leadership, service and/or all-round performance, as selected by program faculty.

Recipients: Alkarim Jiwa, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems - Network Security Applications Development Keagan Purtell, Computer Systems Centerprise Information Solutions Award An annual award established in 2018. Centerprise is a Victoria, BC management consulting firm serving Canadian Financial Institutions and their suppliers since 2008. With strong BCIT ties (Founder Mike O’Shaughnessy is a double graduate of Computer Systems Technology 1986 and Bachelor of Technology 2013), Centerprise desires to “pay it forward” by supporting Computer Systems Technology students showing promise in technology and entrepreneurship.

Recipient: Steven Chow, Computer Systems -Cloud Computing CIBC Inclusion Achievement Award An annual award established in 2020 for students registered with BCIT Accessibility Services Office.

Recipient: Ye-Eun Ha, Computer Systems Etienne de Kerckhove Memorial Award An endowment established in 2010 by the family in memory of BCIT alumnus Étienne de Kerckhove (Software System Developer 1999) who passed away August 14, 2009 at the age of 33 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Étienne enjoyed his time at BCIT where he honed his programming skills and became increasingly confident with his career choice. He enjoyed the teamwork aspect of programming and was always satisfied when the hard work would pay off. Indeed, the intricacies and challenges of software programming fascinated Étienne throughout his career. This memorial scholarship was established to honour Étienne’s legacy and passion for software programming, as well as his unique spirit and life.

Recipient: Yujeong An, Computer Systems Technology - Technical Programming J.E. Thompson Programming Excellence Awards An annual award established in 2017 presented to two students in their second year of study in the CST program as recommended by program faculty. The recipients of this award not only achieved academic excellence in their first year of study, but exude a true passion for software development, and creating simple solutions that solve real problems.

Recipients: Andrew Anca, Computer Systems -Combined (Web and Mobile) James Langille, Computer Systems - Data Communications and Internetworking

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Leah J. Geosits Memorial Award An endowment fund established in 2002 by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Leah Janet Geosits who passed away February 16, 2002 at the age of 35 after an inspiring and valiant battle with cancer.

Leah graduated with honours from the BCIT Computer Systems program in 1986 and had a successful career with the Vancouver Stock Exchange.

She married Brian Pynn (1990 BCIT Broadcast Communications graduate) in 1995 and had two children. She was a special lady who is fondly remembered for her kind heart, mischievous eyes, illuminating smile, and invincible spirit.

Recipient: Patrick Cammayo, Computer Systems - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Linda and Allan Stefanson Memorial Awards An endowment established in 2011 through the estate of Linda Stefanson, a 2004 graduate of BCIT’s Computer Systems Technology.

Recipients: Amanda Golubics de Andrade, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems Christopher Elder, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems Alexandre Laroche, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems Eunsaem Lee, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science Network Security Applications Development Hansol Lee, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems Jeffrey Stephen, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems The BCIT Legacy of Learning Memorial Award An endowment established in 2008. The BCIT Memorial Endowment was established to honour the following faculty, staff and friends of BCIT: Ernie W. Brown (former Dean of the School of Business + Media who passed away in 1979); Andre Gutfruend (second-year Administrative Management student who passed away in November 1978); Frank T. Cassetta (BCIT Forestry instructor who passed away January 14, 1991); Armand Paris (BCIT Mathematics department instructor who passed away in 1981); James Etches (a mechanic by trade who passed away in 1995; family, friends, and colleagues contributed to the endowment in his memory); Jonathan Andrew Harrold Fisher (a 2007 Piping ELTT student who passed away suddenly on March 29, 2009); Ryan Schlyecher (former BCIT Tourism instructor who passed away in 1982); Edward C. Duemo (an employee of CAE Machinery Ltd. Funds were contributed by CAE Machinery Ltd. and its employees to honour Mr. Duemo’s years of service); R.B. (Barney) Phillips (Barney Phillips founded Yukon Southern Airlines in the 1930s which became Canadian Pacific Airlines, and subsequently integrated into the major Canadian and international airline industry; funds were contributed in 1988 by his sons Bill and John Phillips in memory of their father).

Recipient: Oleksandr Levchuk, Full Stack Web Development

ENTRANCE AWARDS Entrance Awards are presented to students entering BCIT technology or trades programs. Selection is based on high academic standing in high school or post-secondary studies, the applicant’s participation in school or community activities, and specific donor criteria.

BCIT Alumni Association Entrance Awards An endowment established in 1986 by the BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Rafeel Geelani, Computer Information Technology

BCIT Computer Systems Technology Industry Sponsored Entrance Award An endowment established in 2008 with support from industry partners who provide work placements for Computer Systems Technology students.

Recipient: Navjot Kehal, Computer Systems Debbe Gervin Memorial Entrance Award An endowment established in 2001 by family, friends, and the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) in loving memory of Debbe Gervin, a BCIT faculty member in the School of Computing from 1986 to 1999. Debbe was known for her spontaneity, sense of fun, her ability to instill enthusiasm in her students and for her strong support of women pursuing non-traditional, scientific, and technical careers. Her untimely death from cancer in 1999 was a loss not only for family and friends, but also for BCIT faculty and students.

Recipient: Patricia Pragides, Software Systems Developer The David Lloyd Entrance Awards An endowment established in 1993 by Mr. Aleth (Al) Lloyd and School District #46 - Sunshine Coast, with matching funds from the Government of BC. Al Lloyd, a dedicated Pender Harbour resident who passed away in 1999 established the award in honour of his son, David. This endowment supports students from the Sunshine Coast School District pursuing eligible BCIT programs, with preference for those from Pender Harbour.

Recipient: Alexander Mart, Technology Support Professional The Earl and Victoria Blatherwick Entrance Award Established in 2017, the Earl and Victoria Blatherwick Endowment celebrates a couple with deep ties to Burnaby. It supports undesignated BCIT Business and Computing programs, reflecting the family’s strong connection with BCIT. This endowment honors the legacy of Earl and Victoria Blatherwick and their contributions to the community.

Recipient: Yerin Lim, Computer Systems The Mastercard Computing Technology Award Established in 2021, the Mastercard Computing Technology Award supports students at BCIT’s School of Computing and Academic Studies.

It’s focused on Computing, Technology, and Cyber-related programs.

Mastercard prioritizes underrepresented groups, reflecting its commitment to a more diverse technology workforce.

Recipients: Eliott Chaplin, Computer Systems Francesca Fuentes, Computer Systems Catherine Queenan, Computer Systems The TD Bank Entrance Award Established in 2021, the TD Bank Entrance Award is designed to assist self-identified Indigenous students who are entering programs like Computer Technology and Forensic Investigation. This award underscores the commitment to supporting Indigenous students in their pursuit of technology education.

Recipient: Jeremy Testa, Computer Systems

PRESIDENT’S ENTRANCE AWARDS BCIT President’s Entrance Awards are available to students who have graduated from a BC secondary school during the period of September 2020 to June 2021. The selection of candidates is based on an evaluation of academic achievement, participation and contribution to school activities, leadership, and citizenship, as well as volunteer and/ or community service. BCIT President’s Entrance Awards can be applied to any full-time BCIT credential program.

Recipients: Kohei Dunnet, Computer Systems Will Otterbein, Computer Systems Rodrigo Mesquita Rocha, Computer Systems Anhadpreet Sodhi, Computer Systems

SCHOLARSHIPS Diploma Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels one and two of their program.

Degree Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels three through six of their program.

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Scholarship An annual award established in 1982. The Faculty and Staff Association defends and advances the employment interests of its members through representation, collective bargaining, and advocacy with BCIT, the government, and the community.

Recipient: Henry Chang, Computer Information Technology BCIT Foundation Scholarship An endowment established in 2000 with a lead gift from Joan Harrison, the BCIT Foundation Board of Directors Chair at that time.

Recipients: Patty Hsu, Computer Systems Mark Keeble, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems - Games Development Michael Lei, Full Stack Web Development Engineers Club, Bud Hoyles Memorial Scholarship in Client/Server Computing An endowment established in 1999 to honour H.A. (Bud) Hoyles for his years of service to both his industry and the Engineers Club. Bud Hoyles was an active member in the Engineers Club of Vancouver and served one term as president of the organization. He was always active in a number of professional organizations in the fields of management consulting and consulting engineering. Bud Hoyles died on October 26, 1998 at the age of 73.

Recipient: Simrat Grewal, Computer Systems Technology - Client Server The Iranian Memorial Scholarship An endowment that was started with a donation from BCIT in March 2020 in memory of the Iranians who passed away from the plane crash in January 2020.

Recipient: Kent Danielle Concengco, Computer Systems-Predictive Analytics

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOOL AWARDS Presented to outstanding students in specific program areas. Students are nominated by the departments, with a final selection made by the Dean.

BCIT Alumni Association Award An endowment established in 1986 by BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Spencer Loren, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems - Network Security Applications Development Malcolm C. J. Wickson Memorial Award An endowment established in 1988 to honour the late Malcolm Wickson, former Chairman of the BCIT Board of Governors.

Recipient: Maksym Korchagov, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems - Games Development Option The BCIT John Watson Student Leadership Award An endowment established in 1995 by faculty, staff and colleagues in honor of John Watson, BCIT President from 1989-1995.

Recipient: Thomas May, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems Games Development Option The Jack White Memorial Award An annual award established in 1991 by BCIT in memory of Jack White, superintendent of technical and vocational education with the Ministry of Education in 1955 who was instrumental in the creation and establishment of BCIT. Recipient: Yashar Nesvaderani, Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems - Network Security Applications Development

SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ∆ IN-TERM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Presented to students who achieve outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing, leadership, service or all-around achievement as selected by faculty.

Allan G. Goodbrand Memorial Awards An endowment established in 1996 by family, friends, and colleagues of Allan Goodbrand, a well-known, respected, and charismatic businessman in the construction and land development industries.

Recipients: Jagveer Gill, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Alexander Thormeyer, Civil Engineering

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BC Building Envelope Council, Tom Morstead Memorial Award An award established in 2012 in memory of Tom Morstead. The BCBEC Foundation was established in 2006 from a surplus in the BC Building Envelope Council operating budget. BCBEC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a platform for proponents of the building industry to discuss issues and exchange information on building envelope issues.

The purpose of the foundation is to provide scholarships for postsecondary students and apprentices who excel in the study of building envelope design, construction and technology.

Recipient: Andebet Zegeye, Masters of Applied Science in Building Engineering/Building Science BC Land Surveyors Foundation, Gerry Andrews Memorial Award An endowment established in 1996 and renamed in 2006 in honour of Gerry Andrews, the longest serving survey general in BC (1951–1968).

Gerry was a specialist in the development of air photo intelligence and photogrammetry. He had a significant role in developing the Eagle V cameras and in the advance surveys of the Normandy beaches during World War II. He was a teacher, forester, surveyor, engineer, author, artist, and the recipient of both the Order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada.

Recipient: Cecilia Ratke, Geomatics Engineering Technology BC Land Surveyors Foundation, Ray Chapman Memorial Award An endowment established in 2007 by the Association of BC Land Surveyors to honour Ray Chapman, BCLS #270, who received his commission after the war in 1946. He served on the Board of Management of the Corporation of BC Land Surveyors, was president in 1963, and was made a life member in 1981. He worked as a BC Land Surveyor for 61 years. Ray’s son Bill, also a land surveyor, suggests that if his dad was present today, he probably would encourage students to practice the simple rules that go hand-in-hand with the land surveyors’ oath—to stay true, be honest to yourself, never deviate from sound survey practice, do not cut corners to save a dollar, finish your jobs, treat your employees fairly, and be sensitive and wise with your clients.

Recipient: Konrad Balzer, Bachelor of Science in Geomatics BC Land Surveyors Foundation, W.N. Papove Sr. Memorial Award An endowment established in 2007 by the Association of BC Land Surveyors to honour Bill Papove (BCLS #266) who became a BC Land Surveyor in 1941, a Dominion Land Surveyor in 1945, and an Alberta Land Surveyor in 1946. He was also qualified as a Professional Engineer in BC and in Washington State. In his early career he worked on hydroelectric projects in BC, Saskatchewan, and the North West Territories. He completed a major survey of the right of way for the Alaska Highway and was involved in the BC/Alberta/Territories boundaries and the land settlement surveys of the Doukobour lands in the Kootenays.

He was also chief surveyor for the Meekong River mapping project in the early 1960s and was on various consulting missions to South America and Africa on behalf of the Federal Government and United Nations agencies. Bill was chair of the BCIT Surveying Advisory Committee in the early 1970s and was elected a life member of the Association of BC Land Surveyors in 1978. Bill Papove, once on a task, never wavered in his dedication to it.

Recipient: Kim Gutman, Geomatics Engineering Technology

BC Land Surveyors, G.M. Thomson Citizenship Award Established in 2013, the BC Land Surveyors Foundation, G.M. Thomson Citizenship Award is an annual in-term achievement award for a student in the Bachelor of Science in Geomatics degree program, based on achievement in levels three through six, and citizenship criteria that mirror Mr. Thomson’s greatest personal attributes—providing leadership, contributing freely to others, and exceeding reasonable expectations, with selection by the program faculty. The recipient would typically be known to be a helpful mentor and supporter of fellow students, would promote the program, and be generally recognized as a student leader with strong personal character traits.

Recipient: Cole Barnett, Geomatics Engineering Technology BCIT International Student Award An endowment established in 1997 by Mr. Tom Simons, former member of the Board of Governors, and the BCIT International Department.

Recipient: Anna Margarita Golingay, Geomatics Engineering Technology BCIT Pioneers Club Award An endowment established in 1996 by the founding staff and faculty of BCIT. Recipient: Cheuk Yu Yang, Civil Engineering BCLS Foundation Kenneth K. Wong Memorial Land Surveying Scholarship An annual award established in 2015. This scholarship will be awarded in recognition of achievement to a student in the Geomatics Engineering Technology Program at BCIT who is enrolled in the second-year Field Surveying option.

Recipient: Nicholas Piegsa, Geomatics Engineering Technology

BGIS Award An endowment established in 1998 for students in Automation and Instrumentation, Architectural and Building Engineering Technology, and Financial Management.

Recipient: Benson Tan, Architectural and Building Technology Burnaby Fish and Game Club, Ralph Charlesworth Memorial Award An endowment established in 2017, the Burnaby Fish & Game Club, Ralph Charlesworth Memorial Award is a First Year Achievement Award for the School of Construction and the Environment, specific to the Fish Wildlife Recreation program.

Recipient: James O’Brien, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Canadian Construction Women Award An endowment established in 1998. The CCW supports women in or wishing to be part of the construction industry, providing their members with opportunities for support, mentoring, networking, community involvement, learning, and development.

Recipient: Dominique Millete, Civil Engineering Canadian Hydrographic Association, Pacific Branch Award An endowment established in 1998. The Canadian Hydrographic Association (CHA) is a non-profit, scientific and technical group which embraces the disciplines of hydrographic surveying, marine cartography, marine geodesy, offshore exploration, and tidal current studies.

Recipient: Cecilia Ratke, Geomatics Engineering Technology David Rhys Mason Memorial Award An endowment established in 2004 by the family of David Rhys Mason to reflect the commitment he had for the students of BCIT. David joined BCIT in 1964 and was the first Survey Program Head.

Recipient: Sukit Nualchanchai, Geomatics Engineering Technology

CONGRATULATIONS, BCIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD RECIPIENTS You inspire us! Supporting student success for more than 30 years, the BCIT Alumni Association is proud to fund the following awards and scholarships in recognition of your outstanding achievements.

2023 BCIT Alumni Association Entrance Award Recipients

2023 BCIT Alumni Association Award Recipients

• Briar Engbers • Rafeel Geelani • Solvi Hoofman • Donna Menegon • Faaiz Rahimi

• Megan Evans • Alejandra Loaiza Granda • Spender Loren • Jullian Murray • Kara Perehudoff • Blaze Pihl • Heidi Ran

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Dogwood Award An endowment established in 1987 by Dave Hume, former BCIT project coordinator.

Recipient: Ryan Pinette, Geomatics Engineering Technology Fraser River Pile & Dredge (GP) Inc. Award An endowment established in 2006. Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc. (FRPD) was incorporated in Alberta in 2008, and is a successor company to Fraser River Pile Driving Company (founded in 1911). FRPD is Canada’s largest marine construction and dredging contractor. They are privately owned with operations mainly in Western Canada and in the Northwest Territories. FRPD completes all types and sizes of marine construction, environmental remediation, dredging, and land foundation projects.

Recipient: Cecilia Ratke, Geomatics Engineering Technology George Bedwell Memorial Award An endowment established in 1997 by the Bedwell family in memory of George Bedwell, former Surveying and Mapping instructor.

Recipient: Jonah Lee-Kung, Geomatics Engineering Technology H.R. (Bob) Chisholm Memorial Award An endowment established in 1985 by faculty, friends, and colleagues in memory of Bob Chisholm, former department head of Renewable Resources.

Recipient: Francisca Aguirre Lavanderos, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation HCTF-McCubbing Scholarships An annual award established in 2017 in honour of Don McCubbing. Don’s legacy of academic and work achievements in fisheries biology and habitat restoration included many innovations in fisheries management.

Don strongly believed in educating and training the next generation of fisheries biologists. The HCTF-McCubbing Scholarships are available for BCIT students pursuing studies in fisheries biology and/or aquatic ecosystem habitat restoration.

Recipients: Jagjot Athwal, Bachelor of Science in Ecological Restoration Lila Herzog, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Anthony Khafizov, Bachelor of Science in Ecological Restoration Nicole Ure, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Jim Klipa Memorial Award An endowment established in 2001 by family, friends, and colleagues of Jim Klipa, a faculty member in BCIT’s Architectural and Building Engineering Technology who passed away suddenly September 24, 2001.

Jim cared for his students a great deal and received great satisfaction in seeing them succeed at school and later in their careers.

Recipient: Benson Tan, Architectural and Building Technology Kindred Construction Award An annual award established in 2014 by Kindred Construction Ltd. Kindred is a leading mid-sized construction management and general contracting firm active throughout the Lower Mainland, Whistler/Seato-Sky, and Calgary markets. Kindred services commercial, institutional and residential sectors. The team is comprised of passionate, industry leading experts delivering exceptional projects. Kindred provides a fun, collaborative, and professional environment with a foundation of continuous learning and a focus on ultimate customer service and satisfaction.

Recipient: Recipient: Malissa Bujok, Architectural and Building Technology

Ledcor 60th Anniversary Awards An endowment established in 2008 to commemorate 60 years of construction excellence. Employee-owned, with a broad portfolio throughout North America, the Ledcor Group of Companies was founded in 1947 with roots firmly planted in the “oil patch”. Ledcor expanded geographically and diversified into the building and industrial sectors, with six construction divisions—Commercial Building, Heavy Civil, Industrial, Mining, Pipeline, and Telecommunications.

Recipients: Cristian Arias Rasuk, Architectural and Building Technology John Chrisler Young, Architectural and Building Technology Ledcor Construction Limited Award An annual award established in 2006 is presented to a student in the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology program who is entering the Economics Construction Operations option in second year.

Recipient: Travis Bruce, Architectural and Building Technology Ledcor Group of Companies, Trevor Korol Memorial Awards An endowment established in 2012 in memory of Trevor Korol, who was a valued employee with Ledcor Group of Companies. Tragically, Trevor passed away in a plane crash in March 2008. This endowment was set up by his colleagues to honour his memory and provides an in-term award to a Civil Engineering student who has displayed academic achievement and involvement /leadership in the community and amongst his/her peers.

Recipients: Huai Jie Chen, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Shaun Creaney, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Joshua Secrieru, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Mark Angelo Award An endowment established in 2013. It was funded principally by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, alumni, friends, and colleagues of Mark Angelo in his honour. Mark was a long-standing employee of BCIT, who retired in 2011 after 37 years of service. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to students who embody the ideals that define Mark Angelo: integrity, ethics, good citizenship, and concern for our environment, friends, and family.

Recipient: Nisali Wijesinghe, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Marshall J. Heinekey Civil Engineering Award An endowment established in 1994 by Marshall Heinekey, longtime employee and supporter of BCIT. Mr. Heinekey graduated from BCIT in Civil and Structural Technology in 1975 and spent 30 years in various roles at BCIT. He was an instructor, a director, and dean. He also took on the role of acting Vice President of Education until his retirement in 2006.

During his tenure, he helped implement national accreditation for 21 BCIT programs and was instrumental in establishing BCIT’s Civil Engineering program as the first Bachelor of Engineering credential at BCIT. His lifelong passion for supporting students is represented by this award.

Recipient: Travis Bruce, Architectural and Building Technology Recipient: Justin Zou, Civil Engineering Matson, Peck and Topliss, R.J. Peck Memorial Award An annual award established in 2005 to honour the memory of company founding member, Robert Peck.

Recipient: Ryan Pinette, Geomatics Engineering Technology Midwest Surveys Award An annual award established in 2005 to honour the memory of company founding member, Robert Peck.

Recipient: Eric Scott, Bachelor of Science in Geomatics

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Northern Group of British Columbia Land Surveyors Scholarships An annual award established in 2018 by the Northern Group of British Columbia Land Surveyors with matching funds from the Career and Public Awareness Committee of the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors.

Recipient: Nicolas Cain, Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Philip Gardner Memorial Awards Philip was someone who could be described, in the construction industry, as a master builder. Philip was hard working, honest, and a supreme problem solver, who was passionate about striving for excellence in all that he did. His dedication to his craft of building is exemplified by the many people he mentored along the way. This award is given to the second-year BCIT student in the Civil and Structural program who best exhibits Philip’s traits of leadership, ability to problem solve, is honest, and is dedicated to his/her craft.

Recipients: Suzanne Du, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Zachari Iacino, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Trevor Thirsk, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Public Works Inspectors Society Award An endowment established in 2014 by the Public Works Inspectors Society to recognize students studying in their field.

Recipient: Illia Yakymchuk, Civil Engineering RDH Building Science Awards An annual award established in 2014. RDH has a passion for making buildings better. Whether it’s as part of a design team for new construction projects or working with a condominium owner group to plan for the renewal of building systems after 30 years of service, its focus is on helping clients make informed decisions that lead to durable and effective buildings.

Recipients: Aishwarya Laxmi Ghosh Audity, Architectural and Building Technology Caleb Neilson, Architectural and Building Technology Steve and Dorothy Sweet Memorial Award An endowment was established in 2013 by the estate of Mrs. Dorothy Sweet, a former BCIT employee. The annual interest provides a FirstYear Scholarship and Graduating Award to students in the Fish, Wildlife and Recreation program.

Recipient: Troy Palmer, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia Award in Structural Engineering An annual award established in 2008. The Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia (SEABC) is an association that promotes the interests of structural engineers in BC. Funding for this award is provided by the SEABC Certificate in Structural Engineering program.

Recipient: Joseph Epp, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Taseko Mines Limited Award An endowment established in 2006. Taseko Mines Limited focused on operating and developing copper and gold mines. Its key assets, all located in BC, are: the Gibraltar Copper-Molybdenum Mine, the advanced stage Prosperity gold-copper project, and the Harmony gold project.

Recipient: Katherine Gamble, Bachelor of Engineering in Mining & Mineral Resource Engineering

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Tom Reed Memorial Award An annual award to a deserving student in Civil Engineering or the Construction Management program. Tom Reed worked in the BC road construction industry for 38 years. A self-taught leader who attended BCIT for professional upgrading, Tom led many of the major improvements to public roadways, bridges, and parkways in Metro Vancouver. Tom’s commitment to team work, performance, and excellence was recognized by industry. This annual award is a tribute to Tom’s many contributions to BC’s construction industry and is intended to support students preparing to start a career in construction.

Recipient: Gene He, Civil Engineering Transoft Solutions Awards An annual award established in 2016. A first-year achievement award is available to a student in the Civil Engineering program at BCIT. Transoft Solutions is an international leader in the development of innovative software for the transportation engineering design sector.

A strong believer in educating tomorrow’s leaders, Transoft has established this award to further develop the field of civil engineering.

Recipient: Cameron Savinkoff, Civil Engineering Truck Loggers Association Award An annual first year achievement award established in 2013.

Recipients: Brandon Brackett, Forest and Natural Areas Management Siobhan MacDonald, Forest and Natural Areas Management UDI Development Industry Award An endowment established in 2007 by former BCIT Board Chair Maureen Enser which provides first-year achievement awards for students in any eligible, full-time construction-related program at BCIT. The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association of the development industry and its related professions, concentrating its activities in government relations, professional development and education, and research.

Recipient: Marina Heisel, Civil Engineering Underhill Geomatics Ltd. Award An endowment established in 2019.

Recipient: Anping Zhang, Bachelor of Science in Geomatics UWCV Loch Centennial Award An endowment established in 2007 by the University Women’s Club of Vancouver.

Recipient: Yeoneui Kim, Bachelor of Architectural Science Vancouver Regional Construction Association Awards in Economics/ Construction Operations Annual awards established in 1969, and an endowment created in 1995.

The VRCA began in 1929 and represents general contractors, specialty trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and professionals active in the construction industry in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

VRCA members are involved in all size operations from multi-national corporations to small owner/operator businesses.

Recipients: Thomas Bertelli, Architectural and Building Technology Micah Bonikowsky, Architectural and Building Technology

Woodlot 0007 Achievement Award in Ecological Restoration An annual award established in 1985. The BCIT Forest Society has been managing Woodlot 0007 in Maple Ridge since 1985. Its mandate is to practice sustainable forest management on the woodlot for the benefit of BCIT students and the public at large. This is an active woodlot where normal forestry operations occur, providing training programs and ongoing studies and research.

Recipient: Shane van Randen, Bachelor of Science in Ecological Restoration Woodlot 0007 Achievement Award in Fish, Wildlife and Recreation An annual award established in 1985. The BCIT Forest Society has been managing Woodlot 0007 in Maple Ridge since 1985. Their mandate is to practice sustainable forest management on the woodlot for the benefit of BCIT students and the public at large. This is an active woodlot where normal forestry operations occur, providing training programs and ongoing studies and research.

Recipient: Joseph McDaniel, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Woodlot 0007 Achievement Awards in Forest and Natural Areas Management An annual award established in 1985. The BCIT Forest Society has been managing Woodlot 0007 in Maple Ridge since 1985. Its mandate is to practice sustainable forest management on the woodlot for the benefit of BCIT students and the public at large. This is an active woodlot where normal forestry operations occur, providing training programs and ongoing studies and research.

Recipients: Thomas Nakamoto, Forest and Natural Areas Management Julia Craig, Forest and Natural Areas Management Zoe Longeway-Lewis Memorial Award An endowment established in 2015. This award is given out in memory and celebration of an adventurous young woman with a fierce dedication to the preservation of BC’s natural wonders. Zoe’s love for the mountains and forests of her North Shore backyard inspired her to pursue a career where she could contribute to protecting wild spaces. This award was created through the efforts of Zoe’s family, friends, and classmates and is presented to a Fish, Wildlife and Recreation student who demonstrates academic excellence and embodies Zoe’s spirit with a lifestyle that takes time to appreciate the outdoors.

Recipient: Sofie Vielfaure, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation DIALOG Women in Architectural & Building Technology Achievement Award An award established in 2023 to support women in the Architectural and Building Technology program.

Recipient: Alejandra Loaiza Granda, Architectural and Building Technology The BC Building Envelope Council Education Foundation Award An award established in 2008. BCBEC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a platform for proponents of the building industry to discuss issues and exchange information on building envelope issues.

Recipient: Jaspreet Bhuller, Architectural and Building Technology The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology, Margaret Lowe Benston Memorial Award An endowment established in 1986 and renamed in 1991, in honor of Dr. Benston, a founding member and well-known chemist, computer scientist, theorist and activist.

Recipient: Natalia Chavarro Duarte, Architectural and Building Technology

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The Architectural Foundation of BC Award for Excellence An annual award established in 2021. The award is for students within the School of Construction and the Environment specific to the Architectural Science Degree program. Award is given to students based on their participation within the program, their leadership skills, and academics.

Recipient: Gavin Horn, Bachelor of Architectural Science The Terry Mulligan Memorial Award An annual award established in 2017, the Terry Mulligan Memorial Award is an achievement award that is presented to second year students in the Mineral Exploration & Mining Technology program or the Mining & Mineral Resource Engineering program who, best exemplifies the spirit and passion of Terry Mulligan, past-President & CEO of the Mining Suppliers Association of B.C. (MSABC). Each year, the award recipient will be an engaging student who will not only have good academic standing but will also have had made a positive contribution to the broader campus life.

This student will have a positive outlook on life, good sense of humour and be an example to their peers.

Recipient: Jaxon Reid, Bachelor of Engineering in Mining & Mineral Resource Engineering The BCLS Foundation Women in Geomatics Award An annual award established in 2018, this award is given to a female student in the Geomatics Engineering Technology program intending to enter the second year of the program. Preference is given to students who show good character and a strong interest in pursuing a career in land surveying.

Recipient: Anna Margarita Golingay, Geomatics Engineering Technology The Bennett Land Surveying Ltd. Award An annual award established in 2005. Bennett Land Surveying Ltd. is legal, engineering and topographic survey firm of B.C. Land Surveyors, and have been active in BC for over 35 years. Their projects range from surveys of individual lots for home owners complex residential and commercial projects.

Recipient: Steven Henderson, Geomatics Engineering Technology The Jacobs Canada Inc. Award An annual award established in 1981 and is now funded through an endowment created in 1991. Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. They offer full-spectrum support to industrial, commercial, and government clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction, and operations and maintenance.

Recipient: Tan Quoc Le, Geomatics Engineering Technology The John Salisbury Memorial Award An endowment established in 2011 by Mr. John Salisbury. John was a long-time resident of Madeira Park, BC on the Sunshine Coast and, although a very private individual, was a bit of an icon in the community.

He passed away in September 2011 at the age of 85 years. As his close friends, John and Barb van Tongeren, stated “he is a man of few words with a great sense of humour”. During his life, Mr. Salisbury was involved in a number of professions, including plumbing, real estate investment and mining. He was also a partner in Empire Auto Parts in Surrey, BC. His miner’s license number was 89866 and he worked in the Yukon doing diamond drilling. It was the education he received at BCIT taking night school courses in Mining during the 1970’s and his great memories of former Mining instructor “Moose” Manifold that were his prime reasons for establishing the John Salisbury Endowment to support students in BCIT’s Mining program.

Recipient: Steven Henderson, Geomatics Engineering Technology

The Bennett Land Surveying Ltd. Award An annual award established in 2005. Bennett Land Surveying Ltd. is legal, engineering and topographic survey firm of B.C. Land Surveyors, and have been active in BC for over 35 years. Their projects range from surveys of individual lots for home owners complex residential and commercial projects.

Recipients: Hiu Fung Lau, Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology Yin San Leung, Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Award An annual award established in 2007, this award celebrates the achievement of a first year student in the Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology Program. The PDAC is a national association that represents the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration and development industry.

Recipient: Afshin Shirvani, Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology

ENTRANCE AWARDS Entrance Awards are presented to students entering BCIT technology or trades programs. Selection is based on high academic standing in high school or post-secondary studies, the applicant’s participation in school or community activities, and specific donor criteria.

Allan G. Goodbrand Memorial Entrance Award An endowment established in 1996 by family, friends and colleagues of Allan Goodbrand, a well-known, respected, and charismatic businessman in the construction and land development industries.

Recipient: Harman Sandhu, Civil Engineering BC Housing Entrance Award An endowment established in 2009. BC Housing is the provincial agency that develops, manages, and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options across the province. Over 95,000 households in about 200 communities across BC benefit from government-subsidized housing.

Recipient: Harmen Grewal, Architectural and Building Technology BCIT Alumni Association Entrance Awards An endowment established in 1986 by the BCIT Alumni Association.

The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Briar Engbers, Interior Design Fundamentals BCIT Board of Governors’ Entrance Awards for Baccalaureate Degrees Awards established in 1997 by BCIT for students entering a bachelor’s degree program.

Recipients: Jen Berney, Ecological Restoration Adrisya Kalsi, Environmental Engineering The BCIT Staff - High Tech, High Promise Capital Campaign Entrance Award An endowment established in 1991 by BCIT staff during BCIT’s capital campaign to support students through bursaries, first-year achievement awards, and entrance awards.

Recipient: Dylan Wong, Metal Fabricator Foundation

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Britch Class of ’68 Awards The Britch Class of ’68 award was established in Oct, 2020 by Clifford Britch, a BCIT Mining Technology Graduate, to provide financial support to two applicants to any of the two year Engineering or Natural Resources programs. Preference will be given to applicants from smaller communities of under 50,000 population outside the lower mainland and one female applicant.

Recipient: Leah Lauren, Civil Engineering Canfor Trades and Technology Entrance Award Annual awards established in 2012 for students entering Sustainable Resource Management, Electrical, Millwright, or Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation programs. Canfor Corp. is an integrated forest products company based in Vancouver. The majority of their operations are in BC and Alberta with other operations in Quebec and the southern United States.

Recipient: Chelsea Murphy, Forest and Natural Areas Management Construction Industry Training Organization of BC Award An endowment established in 2016 with funds from the Construction Industry Training Organization of BC. The interest provides an award for a student in one of the construction foundation programs at BCIT. Recipient: Gage Dawson, Carp Frame & Form Foundation The Jordan McIldoon Memorial Award Established in 2018, Jordan McIldoon Memorial Award is an entrance award for the School of Construction and the Environment or School of Transportation specific to ANY Trades program with preference to Heavy Duty Equipment.

Recipient: Eliana Khoo, Welder Foundation Ken Bell Memorial Entrance Award Sponsored by Onni Group An endowment established in 2013 in memory of Mr. Ken Bell by the Onni Corporation and his family and friends. Mr. Bell worked with Onni Corporation for many years and this fund is a tribute to his legacy of hard work, kindness, and mentorship. Over the years, Ken hired dozens of graduates from the BCIT Architectural and Building Engineering Technology program and, as a manager, gave much of his time to help turn those hires into first rate professionals. Throughout his life, he helped guide those who followed his footsteps, just as others helped him. This award echoes that spirit and honours the generosity of a man who never forgot where he came from.

Recipient: Sukhraj Dhunna, Architectural and Building Technology Mark Angelo Entrance Award An endowment established in 2013. It was funded principally by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, alumni, friends, and colleagues of Mark Angelo in his honour. Mark was a long-standing employee of BCIT, who retired in 2011 after 37 years of service. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to students who embody the ideals that define Mark Angelo: integrity, ethics, good citizenship, and concern for our environment, friends, and family.

Recipient: Kelly Clark, Ecological Restoration The Mosaic Forestry Entrance Award An award established in 2020. The Mosaic Forestry Entrance Award is an entrance award for School of Construction and the Environment, specifically the Forest and Natural Areas Management program.

Recipient: Tanya Steinauer, Forest and Natural Areas Management

The Pacific Foundation of Applied Technology, Otto A. Kloss Entrance Awards An endowment established in 1990 in honor of Otto Kloss, a contractor who left significant funds in his will to the Pacific Foundation of Applied Technology. His instructions were to disburse the earned income to students-in-training Recipient: Emily Milne, Cabinetmaker (Joiner) Foundation Saoirse Sankey Memorial Award for Women in Trades This annual award established in 2015 honours Saoirse’s passion for working with metal and her uncompromising commitment to social justice. In entering the trades, Saoirse had the support of family and friends to resist and rise above the challenges of class, gender discrimination and homophobia. Through this award Saoirse’s legacy lives on, enabling and inspiring other women to live their lives authentically and courageously.

Recipient: Eliana Khoo, Welder Foundation The Sunshine Coast Trade & Technology Entrance Award An endowment established in 2007 to provide entrance awards to students from the Sunshine Coast. These awards support students pursuing programs such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and various other technical disciplines at BCIT, empowering students in these fields.

Recipient: Caleb Banman, Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology The West Fraser Award for Trades An endowment established by West Fraser. The West Fraser Award for Trades supports female and Indigenous students pursuing trade programs including Architectural and Structural CADD, Boilermaker, Carpentry, Electrical, and more. Caters to residence of areas where West Fraser operates, such as Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley, Quesnel, Williams Lake, and others.

Recipient: Lily Chycoski, Cabinetmaker (Joiner) Foundation The Y.P. Heung Foundation Entrance Awards The Y.P. An annual award established in 2014. Y.P. Heung immigrated to Canada in the 1960s. He was a real estate and construction entrepreneur who firmly believed in higher education in his adopted country Recipients: Kathryn Mulder, Ecological Restoration Camryn Wojtowicz, Ecological Restoration

PRESIDENT’S ENTRANCE AWARDS BCIT President’s Entrance Awards are available to students who have graduated from a BC secondary school during the period of September 2019 to June 2020. The selection of candidates is based on an evaluation of academic achievement, participation and contribution to school activities, leadership, and citizenship, as well as volunteer and/ or community service. BCIT President’s Entrance Awards can be applied to any full-time BCIT credential program.

Recipients: Imanjot Kehal, Architectural and Building Technology Katia Krumpak, Architectural and Building Technology Marta Kurowska, Interior Design Fundamentals Kyle Palogan, Architectural and Building Technology Thomas van Popta, Civil Engineering

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SCHOLARSHIPS Diploma Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels one and two of their program.

Degree Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels three through six of their program.

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Scholarship An annual award established in 1982. The Faculty and Staff Association defends and advances the employment interests of its members through representation, collective bargaining, and advocacy with BCIT, the government, and the community.

Recipient: Nicole Ure, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation BCIT Foundation Scholarship An endowment established in 2000 with a lead gift from Joan Harrison, the BCIT Foundation Board of Directors Chair at that time.

Recipients: Konrad Balzer, Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Jaspreet Bhuller, Architectural and Building Technology Jennifer Clement, Forest and Natural Areas Management Shaun Creaney, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Hiu Fung Lau, Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology Omid Nejat, Bachelor of Architectural Science Bowen Sly, Bachelor of Science in Ecological Restoration Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc. Scholarship An endowment established in 2006. Fraser River Pile and Dredge (GP) Inc. (FRPD) was incorporated in Alberta in 2008, and is a successor company to Fraser River Pile Driving Company (founded in 1911). FRPD is Canada’s largest marine construction and dredging contractor. They are privately owned with operations mainly in Western Canada and in the Northwest Territories. FRPD completes all types and sizes of marine construction, environmental remediation, dredging, and land foundation projects.

Recipient: Marina Heisel, Civil Engineering WSP Canada Inc. and Gulf Canada Resources Limited, David Letkeman and David Utz Memorial Scholarship An endowment was established in 1991 by Waberski Darrow Survey Group and Gulf Canada Resources Limited, with matching funds from the Government of British Columbia. The endowment was established to honour the memory of Waberski Darrow Survey Group employees David Letkeman and David Utz who were killed in a helicopter crash in 1990. In 2007, Waberski Darrow was purchased by Focus Corporation. The annual interest provides a first year achievement award to a student in the Geomatics Technology in memory of David Letkeman and David Utz. Recipient: Cecilia Ratke, Geomatics Engineering Technology The Getano Pellin and Gretel Kinski-Pellin Scholarship An endowment established in 2022 from the estate of Gretel Kinski. The endowment funds a scholarship for students in the Civil Engineering or The Architechtural and Building Technology program.

Recipient: Thomas Bertelli, Architectural and Building Technology The Sam Brown Memorial Scholarship An endowment established in 1982 in memory of Sam Brown, former research director of the Teamsters Joint Council and Commissioner to the BC Workers’ Compensation Board.

Recipient: Alejandra Loaiza Granda, Architectural and Building Technology

SCHOOL AWARDS Presented to outstanding students in specific program areas.

Students are nominated by the departments, with a final selection made by the Dean BCIT Alumni Association Award An endowment established in 1986 by BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Alejandra Loaiza Granda, Architectural and Building Technology Malcolm C. J. Wickson Memorial Award An endowment established in 1988 to honour the late Malcolm Wickson, former Chairman of the BCIT Board of Governors.

Recipient: Cecilia Ratke, Fish, Geomatics Engineering Technology

SCHOOL OF ENERGY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ∆ IN-TERM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Presented to students who achieve outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing, leadership, service or all-around achievement as selected by faculty.

BC Hydro Awards An annual award established in 2008. BC Hydro’s primary business activities are the generation and distribution of electricity. It is the third largest electric utility in Canada, and endeavours to provide energy solutions to its customers in an environmentally and socially responsible way by balancing British Columbians’ energy needs with the concerns of the environment.

Recipients: Brendan Ginther, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option Li Liu, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Telecommunications and Networks Option Minh Nguyen, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option BCIT International Student Award An endowment established in 1997 by Mr. Tom Simons, former Board of Governors member, and the BCIT International Department.

Recipient: Taewoo Kim, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering BGIS Award An endowment established in 1998 for students in Automation and Instrumentation, Architectural and Building Engineering Technology, and Financial Management Recipient: Neil Taverner, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Automation and Instrumentation Option

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

CIBC Inclusion Achievement Awards An annual award established in 2020. CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients, with branches and offices across Canada, in the United States, and around the world.

Recipients: Niall Cummings, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Telecommunications and Networks Option Samuel Gerard, Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Cyrille Bouga Kom, Industrial Network Cybersecurity Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation Scholarship in Engineering An annual award established in 2011. This in-term award is available to a student in level three through six in the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering program, the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering program, or the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering program.

Recipient: Nicholas Scott, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Gene Haas Scholarships An annual award established in 2014. This award is funded by the Gene Haas Foundation and will provide multiple awards and bursaries for students.

Recipients: Douglas Allan, CNC Machinist Technician Ryan Cooper, CNC Machinist Technician Brandon Johnson, CNC Machinist Technician Arlyn Semeschuk, Technology Teacher Education Patrick Skelton, CNC Machinist Technician Timothy teWinkel, Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Matthew Wade, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechanical Design Gordon Yuen Memorial Award An endowment established in 2007 by the family of Gordon Yuen.

He had completed two years of BCIT’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program when he was in a fatal automobile accident in his hometown of Port Alberni on July 11, 2007, where he was spending the summer working for the Sproat Lake Marine Patrol. Gordon was a well-known and popular resident of Nisga’a House at BCIT’s Maquinna Residence for two years. This award was established by his family in loving memory of their son and brother.

Recipient: Kiran Brar, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechanical Systems Heather Mathieson Memorial Award An endowment established in 2006 by the faculty, family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Heather Mathieson. She worked at BCIT for 18 years in the School of Manufacturing, Electronics and Industrial Processes and was greatly respected by all who knew and worked with her. She was diagnosed with and battled breast cancer before passing away in 2005. This fund honours the memory of Heather and her love of academia.

Recipient: Bryan Christofer Tanaka, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Automation and Instrumentation Norman Springate Memorial Award An endowment established in 1991 by Freda Springate in memory of her husband who was head of a plywood and sawmill consulting business working cooperatively with BCIT. Recipient: Navid Jalali, Chemical and Environmental Technology

Robert B. Wells and Family Awards An annual award established in 2009 by former BCIT Alumni Association President, Robert Wells (Administrative Management, 1973).

Recipients: Hassan Islam, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Ajai Singh Kahlon, Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Robert Deverall Chemical and Environmental Technology Scholarship— First Year Achievement Award An annual award established in 2014. This scholarship will be funded by CCIL—Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories to honour Robert (Rob) Deverall who was active in the environmental testing business for over 35 years. He is a graduate of BCIT, so it is his wish that students attending this institution be the recipients of these scholarships.

Recipients: Valerie Montgomery, Chemical and Environmental Technology Su Yamin Tun, Chemical and Environmental Technology Rory McGillivray Memorial Achievement Award An endowment established by family and friends of Rory McGillivray, to support future machinists.

Recipient: Xiaowei Lu, CNC Machinist Technician Spartan Controls Achievement Awards An annual award established in 2016.

Recipients: Ethan Costley, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology— Automation and Instrumentation Jacob Doyle, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Jonathan MiraAcosta, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Felix Serban, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Miranda Maria Trixia, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology— Automation and Instrumentation UDI Development Industry Award An endowment established in 2007 by former BCIT Board Chair Maureen Enser which provides first-year achievement awards for students in any eligible, full-time construction-related program at BCIT. The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association of the development industry and its related professions, concentrating its activities on government relations, professional development and education, and research.

Recipient: Jonah Ashton, Mechanical Engineering Technology – Manufacturing The Bill Thompson Memorial Award An endowment established in 1986 by L.A. Varah Ltd. to honor the memory of Bill Thompson, a senior partner.

Recipient: Bryce Reid, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering The British Columbia Masonic Foundation Award An endowment established in 2002. Freemasonry is a fraternity designed to teach morality and ethics, and train good men to make themselves of service to themselves, their families and their communities.

Recipient: Ana Nery, Mechatronics and Robotics Norman Springate Memorial Award An endowment established in 1991 by Freda Springate in memory of her husband who was head of a plywood and sawmill consulting business working cooperatively with BCIT. Recipient: Navid Jalali, Chemical and Environmental Technology

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ENTRANCE AWARDS Entrance Awards are presented to students entering BCIT technology or trades programs. Selection is based on high academic standing in high school or post-secondary studies, the applicant’s participation in school or community activities, and specific donor criteria.

BCIT Alumni Association Entrance Awards An endowment established in 1986 by the BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Faaiz Rahimi, Industrial Network Cybersecurity The BCIT December 6 Memorial Entrance Award for Women in Engineering An endowment established in 1993 with lead gifts from The Simons Foundation, Terasen Pipelines, Teck Cominco, plus contributions from BCIT Board of Governors members and others, to honour the memories of Genevieve Bergeron, Helene Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganiere, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michele Richard, Annie St.-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik Widajewicz.

Recipient: Maryam Ahmed, Mechanical Engineering Technology Britch Class of ’68 Awards The Britch Class of ’68 award was established in Oct, 2020 by Clifford Britch, a BCIT Mining Technology Graduate, to provide financial support to two applicants to any of the two year Engineering or Natural Resources programs. Preference will be given to applicants from smaller communities of under 50,000 population outside the lower mainland and one female applicant.

Recipient: Michael Goody, Mechanical Engineering Technology Canfor Trades and Technology Entrance Awards Annual awards established in 2012 for students entering Sustainable Resource Management, Electrical, Millwright, or Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation programs. Canfor Corp. is an integrated forest products company based in Vancouver. The majority of their operations are in BC and Alberta with other operations in Quebec and the southern United States.

Recipient: Sam Kraushar, Millwright Foundation The CIBC Inclusion Entrance Award d An annual award established in 2020. CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients, with branches and offices across Canada, in the United States, and around the world.

Recipient: Isaac Fediw, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Gene Haas Scholarship An annual award established in 2014. This award is funded by the Gene Haas Foundation and will provide multiple awards and bursaries for students in the CNC Machinist and Machinist Foundation programs.

Recipient: Kiran Rochon-Woitzik, CNC Machinist Technician The Jack and Darlene Poole Foundation Women in Engineering Award Established in 2023, the Jack and Darlene Poole Foundation Women in Engineering Award is a dedicated entrance award for female students entering Engineering Programs. This scholarship aims to foster gender diversity within the field by offering financial support to talented women pursuing engineering education Recipient: Sandeep Chatha, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Jaden Scobey, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jiro Hamaguchi Memorial Entrance Award An endowment established in 1999 by the family in memory of Jiro Hamaguchi, a 1970 graduate of BCIT’s Electronic Engineering Technology program.

Recipient: Marko Lukacic, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Kaiser Foundation for Higher Education Entrance Award An endowment established in 1999 for students entering one of the following programs: Computer Information Systems Technician; Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology; Electrical Foundation; Electronics Technician Common Core; Industrial Instrumentation and Controls Technician; Security Systems Technician; Telecommunications Technician; or Wireless Communications Technician.

Recipient: Nicholas Fusick, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology The Mastercard Computing Technology Award Established in 2021, the Mastercard Computing Technology Award supports students at BCIT’s School of Computing and Academic Studies. It’s focused on Computing, Technology, and Cyber-related programs. Mastercard prioritizes underrepresented groups, reflecting its commitment to a more diverse technology workforce.

Recipient: Elliott Chaplin, Industrial Network Cybersecurity The Onni Gives Award for Indigenous Students Established in 2013, an entrance award established by Onni Corporation from an endowment in memory of Ken Bell. It supports Indigenous Students entering construction-related programs, particularly the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology program, honoring Ken’s legacy of hard work and mentorship.

Recipient: Neil Vandenbosch, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Technician) Pam and Jerry Bastien Entrance Award An endowment established in 1991 by the late Jerry Bastien, owner of BC Florescent Lighting, and his wife Pam. Recipient: Chad Kevin Groff, Power and Process Engineering The Ramsay MacDonald Memorial Entrance Award An endowment established in 2003 by the family of Ramsay MacDonald.

The entrance award is for a student in any eligible Trades Training program, with preference given to students from School District #35 (Langley).

Recipient: Lis McLeod, Power and Process Engineering

PRESIDENT’S ENTRANCE AWARDS BCIT President’s Entrance Awards are available to students who have graduated from a BC secondary school during the period of September 2019 to June 2020. The selection of candidates is based on an evaluation of academic achievement, participation and contribution to school activities, leadership, and citizenship, as well as volunteer and/ or community service. BCIT President’s Entrance Awards can be applied to any full-time BCIT credential program.

Recipients: Lionel Doulome, Mechanical Engineering Technology Andrew Ellis, Mechatronics and Robotics Sam Kraushar, Millwright Foundation Mitchell Polsky, Mechanical Engineering Technology Sam Ryznar, Mechanical Engineering Technology Joshua Valencia, Power and Process Engineering Laird Waller, Mechanical Engineering Technology

2023 BCIT ENTRANCE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS Diploma Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels one and two of their program.

Degree Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels three through six of their program.

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Scholarship An annual award established in 1982. The Faculty and Staff Association defends and advances the employment interests of its members through representation, collective bargaining, and advocacy with BCIT, the government, and the community.

Recipients: Akashdeep Brar, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Taewoo Kim, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering BCIT Foundation Scholarship An endowment established in 2000 with a lead gift from Joan Harrison, the BCIT Foundation Board of Directors Chair at that time.

Recipients: Jason Dhaliwal, Industrial Network Cybersecurity Robert Hardie, Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Po-Han Huang, Mechanical Engineering Technology – Manufacturing Shinjiro Matsumoto, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechanical Systems Robin Moore, Technology Teacher Education Heidi Ran, Mechatronics and Robotics Nicholas Scott, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering BCIT Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering An endowment established in 1997.

Recipient: Gerrit de Vreede, Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Design Option Spectra Energy Transmission Scholarship An endowment established in 1991. Spectra Energy Corp is one of North America’s premier natural gas infrastructure companies in gathering and processing, transmission and storage, and distribution. Spectra Energy was created in 2007 from the natural gas businesses of Duke Energy.

Recipient: Navid Jalali, Chemical and Environmental Technology

SCHOOL AWARDS Presented to outstanding students in specific program areas.

Students are nominated by the departments, with a final selection made by the Dean BCIT Alumni Association Award An endowment established in 1986 by BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Heidi Ran, Mechatronics and Robotics Malcolm C. J. Wickson Memorial Award An endowment established in 1988 to honour the late Malcolm Wickson, former Chairman of the BCIT Board of Governors.

Recipient: Sasha Roosen-Saba, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

The Dr. Joseph Cohen, C.M., S.B.St.J., O.B.C., LL.D. and Mrs. Frances Cohen and Lori, Bruce and Phyllis Cohen Award in Honor of Dr. G. Wynne Powell, CPA, FCPA, FCGA An endowment was established by the Cohen family in 1991 in honour of Dr. G. Wynne Powell, their friend and President and CEO of London Drugs with matching funds from the Government of British Columbia.

Recipient: Faniel Yemane, Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ∆ IN-TERM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Presented to students who achieve outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing, leadership, service or all-around achievement as selected by faculty Angela Mazzocato Memorial Awards An endowment established in 1990 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Angela Mazzocato (née Collins), former BCIT Nursing instructor who passed away September 23, 1989. Angela had a very positive influence on the education of a great number of student nurses during her 17 years as a faculty member. Her memorial fund honours the contributions of a dedicated nurse, educator, colleague, and friend.

Recipients: Patrick Greenway, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sean Lim, Bachelor of Science in Nursing ABM Future Leaders Fellowship Award An annual award established in 2022. The ABM Future Leaders Fellowship Award is an in-term achievmeent award for the School of Health Sciences specific to the Biotechnology program.

Recipient: Tiffany Xie, Honours in Biotechnology BC Association of Laboratory Physicians Award An endowment established in 2000. The BCALP represents the business and economic interests of the section of Laboratory Medicine within the British Columbia Medical Association. Their members are medical doctors with specialty certificates in Laboratory Medicine and their expertise includes all aspects of laboratory testing and its application to patient care.

Recipient: Sydney Schwartz, Medical Laboratory Science BC Food Technologists, J. Phillips and J. Heddinger Leadership Award An endowment established in 2009 by Mr. Jerry Heddinger and the BC Food Technologists (BCFT) to recognize the long-standing contributions of Messrs. Phillips and Heddinger to BCFT and the BC food industry.

Recipient: Kelly-Marie Rampersad, Food Technology BCIT Biotechnology Award An endowment established by the Biotechnology department.

Recipient: Ivana Djaja, Honours in Biotechnology BCIT International Student Award An endowment established in 1997 by Mr. Tom Simons, former Board of Governors member, and the BCIT International Department.

Recipient: Sai Pui Ng, Occupational Health and Safety

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Cao Foundation Achievement Award Established by Anna Zhang of the Cao Foundation in 2019, the award is intended for outstanding students in Food Technology. As a BCIT alumna, Anna wishes to see greater recognition of the importance of food technology in the industry.

Recipient: Kelly-Marie Rampersad, Food Technology CIPHI, BC Branch, Bob Herbison Memorial Award An endowment established in 1997 to honour Bob Herbison’s work as a lifetime member. CIPHI advances science and the field of Environmental Public Health through certification, advocacy, education, and setting of standards. They protect the health of Canadians and represent Environmental Public Health professionals across Canada.

Recipient: Gurneet Khun Khun, Bachelor of Environmental Public Health Daphne Sabourin Memorial Award for Excellence in Bedside Nursing An endowment established in 1997 by James Sabourin in memory of his wife who passed away in January 1996 at the age of 72. She often commented on the loving care and quality of bedside nursing she received, which helped prompt James to perpetuate her memory by assisting students who have demonstrated high achievement in bedside nursing care during their training at BCIT. Recipient: Lisa Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Elizabeth D. Mackie Memorial Awards An endowment established in 1996 by Margaret Pringle in memory of her sister. Elizabeth (“Betty”) had gone to school at the VGH Nursing School. After passing her finals to become an RN, she was told she had contracted tuberculosis and could not attend her graduation ceremony.

She spent two years in hospital and was never able to practice nursing.

She married Jim Mackie who was a paraplegic, an athlete, and an inventor. When Miss. Pringle passed away in 2004, she bequeathed a substantial sum to the endowment. It was very important to Miss. Pringle that the recipients demonstrate a caring attitude.

Recipients: Mackenzie Harrington, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jestine Naus, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Amarpreet Randhawa, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Krystle Sievert, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Enns Family Award in Biotechnology An endowment established in 2006 by Don Enns and his family to support students in the joint UBC/BCIT Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Biotechnology. Don is President of LifeSciences BC, former President of CANTEST Ltd. and a former BCIT Foundation Director who wanted to do something for students that would make a lasting difference.

Recipient: Madoka Wowk, Honours in Biotechnology Fran MacDonald Memorial Award An endowment established in 2016 in memory of Fran MacDonald.

Recipient: Lindsey Stanley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Joe and Gladys Woolsey and Sam Parrish and Gladys Cranke Memorial Award An endowment established in 1996 by Lorraine Woolsey, Program Head, Environmental Health, and her husband Jim in memory of his parents— Joe and Gladys Woolsey—and Sam Parrish and Gladys Cranke who were neighbours and lifelong family friends.

Recipient: Marrick Santos, Bachelor of Environmental Public Health

Keith Scott Memorial Award An endowment established in 1987 with contributions from Medical Laboratory Technicians, clinical staff, family, and friends in memory of Keith Ernest Scott. Born in Alberta in 1942, Keith passed away in an airplane accident near the Prince George airport on October 2, 1986. His family wishes all recipients of this award the very best in their futures.

Recipient: Bryan Dawson, Biomedical Engineering Technology Linda Cope Memorial Endowment This endowment was established in 2019 in memory of Linda Cope, a former BCIT alumna (1974). The income from the endowment provides for an annual in-term achievement award which is given to a secondor third-year student in the BCIT Medical Laboratory Science program.

This award recognizes a student’s academic excellence and all-round achievement. Linda dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge and expertise in transfusion medicine through the training and mentorship of fellow transfusion laboratory technicians throughout her career.

She is remembered for her passion to the profession and dedication to technical excellence in blood transfusion. This award honours and recognizes the importance of having well trained and skilled laboratory technicians in the community.

Recipient: Brent Ludwig, Medical Laboratory Science London Drugs 60th Anniversary Award An endowment established in 2007. London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned with a focus on local customers’ satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and BC, London Drugs’ 75 stores employ more than 7,000 staff dedicated to providing customers with a superior shopping experience.

Recipient: Krystyna Phillips, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Margaret Sage Nursing Award This award was established in 2020 by Margaret Sage’s family. Margaret’s nursing ambitions began at a very young age as she followed in her mother’s footsteps. Margaret graduated from Burnaby South High School and she enrolled in the Vancouver General School of Nursing. Margaret spent her 35-year career at Royal Columbian Hospital working in labour and delivery. She continued to upgrade herself by taking additional courses at BCIT. This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows the compassion and commitment to being a nurse like her.

Recipient: Erica Ahrabi, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Marion Stevenson Memorial Award An endowment established in 2010 by BCIT Foundation Board Member and CEO of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Peter Blake, in honour of his wife Leslie’s grandmother. This endowment was inspired by the support that Marion Stevenson provided to her granddaughter Leslie while she was attaining her RN and BSN from the University of Alberta, then her master’s degree from Adler School of Psychology.

Recipient: Megan Evans, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pacific Blue Cross Kenneth Martin Award An annual award established in 2015 by Pacific Blue Cross (PBC), BC’s largest and most trusted provider of health, dental, and travel benefits.

This award is named in honour of retired CEO, Kenneth Martin, in recognition of his contributions to PBC over his longstanding tenure. This award is provided to students in Health Life Sciences programs who have demonstrated leadership and community involvement.

Recipient: Kryzle Domingo, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - General & Cardiac Sonography Option

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William E. Noel Memorial Award An endowment established in 1982 by Bill Noel, former Department Head of Medical Imaging, and his wife Pat. Bill was with the Royal Canadian Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. He was a longtime member of the Burnaby Power and Sale Squadron and actively involved in teaching new boaters. Alumni, friends, and colleagues have honoured Bill’s memory through donations to the William E. Noel Endowment Fund.

Recipient: Lucy Fleming, Nuclear Medicine The BCIT Pioneers Club Award An endowment established in 1996 by the founding staff and faculty of BCIT. Recipient: Greg DeLong, Biomedical Engineering Technology The Don Guthrie Memorial Award An endowment established in 1998 by family, friends and former students in memory of Don Guthrie, a long-time instructor in BCIT’s Fish, Wildlife and Recreation program.

Recipient: Odin Lithgow, Biomedical Engineering Technology The Frank Dillon Memorial Award An endowment established in 1994 by family, friends and colleagues of Frank Dillon, owner and manager of J.A. Pentland Ltd. Recipient: Olivia Francis, Prosthetics and Orthotics The Mabel and Arnet Pentland First Year Achievement Awards A endowment was established in 1991 with matching funds from the Government of British Columbia. The interest from this endowment provides annual bursaries and first year achievement awards to students in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Mr. Pentland was a former member of the BCIT Prosthetics and Orthotics Advisory Committee.

Recipients: Emma Caldwell, Prosthetics and Orthotics Kristine Deda, Prosthetics and Orthotics Natalie Mainville, Prosthetics and Orthotics Kayla Takata, Prosthetics and Orthotics

ENTRANCE AWARDS Entrance Awards are presented to students entering BCIT technology or trades programs. Selection is based on high academic standing in high school or post-secondary studies, the applicant’s participation in school or community activities, and specific donor criteria.

BC Radiological Society Entrance Award in Diagnostic Medical Sonography An annual award established in 2001. The British Columbia Radiological Society (BCRS) is a non-profit organization that represents the radiologists who practice in the province of BC in pursuit of delivering the highest quality of patient care through the provision of world class diagnostic imaging services.

Recipient: Zahkary Barone, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - General & Cardiac Sonography Option The BC Radiological Society Entrance Award in Medical Radiography An annual award established in 2001. The British Columbia Radiological Society (BCRS) is a non-profit organization that represents the radiologists who practice in the province of BC in pursuit of delivering the highest quality of patient care through the provision of world class diagnostic imaging services.

Recipient: Jayden Wood, Medical Radiography

BCIT Alumni Association Entrance Awards An endowment established in 1986 by the BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipients: Solvi Hoffman, Cardiology Technology Donna Menegon, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Cardiac Sonography Option) BCIT Board of Governors’ Entrance Awards for Baccalaureate Degrees Awards established in 1997 by BCIT for students entering a bachelor’s degree program.

Recipients: Yeo Myeong Cindy Jung, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pinxian Zhang, Nursing The BTY’s Indigenous Student Award An annual award established in 2021. BTY’s Indigenous Student Award is an entrance award for Indigenous students in the School of Construction and the Environment, with preference given to the following specific programs: Architectural and Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management, and Architectural Science.

Recipient: Cierra Schmale, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - General Sonography Option The Chinook Therapeutics Entrance Award An annual award established in 2021. The Chinook Therapeutics Entrance Award is an Entrance award for the School of Health Sciences, specific to the various programs.

Recipients: Mariah Alyssa de Leon, Medical Laboratory Science Stephanie Yu, Biomedical Engineering Technology Dr. John Blatherwick Entrance Award An endowment established in 2007 with funds raised by friends and colleagues of Dr. John Blatherwick in honour of his retirement in 2007 as Chief Medical Officer for the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

Dr. Blatherwick has been an inspirational and important leader in the development of public health in BC and a long-standing supporter of the Public Health Inspectors and the Environmental Health program at BCIT. Recipient: Opal Klaimanee, Environmental Public Health Simons Foundation Entrance Awards for Women An endowment established in 1990 by the Simons Foundation, this endowment provides entrance awards for female students entering specific BCIT programs. The foundation is actively engaged in promoting positive change through education in peace, disarmament, international law, and human security, and also supports the local arts and cultural community in Vancouver.

Recipient: Carissa Unger, Occupational Health and Safety Y.P. Heung Foundation Entrance Awards An annual award established in 2014. Y.P. Heung immigrated to Canada in the 1960s. He was a real estate and construction entrepreneur who firmly believed in higher education in his adopted country.

Recipients: Nicole-Renee Rausch, Nursing Matildah Sibalwa, Nursing

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PRESIDENT’S ENTRANCE AWARDS BCIT President’s Entrance Awards are available to students who have graduated from a BC secondary school during the period of September 2020 to June 2021. The selection of candidates is based on an evaluation of academic achievement, participation and contribution to school activities, leadership, and citizenship, as well as volunteer and/ or community service. BCIT President’s Entrance Awards can be applied to any full-time BCIT credential program.

Recipient: Nicholas Carl Chan, Medical Laboratory Science

SCHOLARSHIPS Diploma Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels one and two of their program.

Degree Recipients Presented to students who achieved the highest average in levels three through six of their program.

BCIT Faculty and Staff Association Scholarship An annual award established in 1982. The Faculty and Staff Association defends and advances the employment interests of its members through representation, collective bargaining, and advocacy with BCIT, the government, and the community.

Recipient: Tiffany Xie, Honours in Biotechnology BCIT Foundation Scholarship An endowment established in 2000 with a lead gift from Joan Harrison, the BCIT Foundation Board of Directors Chair at that time.

Recipients: Rachel Di Francesco, Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Semin Lee, Nuclear Medicine Katherine Metcalfe, Biomedical Engineering Technology Rosalynn Ng, Food Technology Sai Pui Ng, Occupational Health and Safety Tamara Nichvolodoff, Medical Laboratory Science Gloria Yu, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - General Sonography Option The RW Digital Scholarship An annual award established in 2023. The award is specific to students in the Bachelor of Nursing program.

Recipient: Janice Kwan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing The Prosthetics and Orthotics Associations, Western Canada Scholarship An endowment established in 1991 by the Prosthetics & Orthotics Association of BC, with additional annual contributions from the Prosthetics & Orthotics Associations of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Recipient: Emma Caldwell, Prosthetics and Orthotics

SCHOOL AWARDS Presented to outstanding students in specific program areas.

Students are nominated by the departments, with a final selection made by the Dean

BCIT Alumni Association Award An endowment established in 1986 by BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Megan Evans, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Malcolm C. J. Wickson Memorial Award An endowment established in 1988 to honour the late Malcolm Wickson, former Chairman of the BCIT Board of Governors.

Recipient: Camryn Lougheed, Nuclear Medicine Stan Richards Memorial Awards An endowment established in 1986 by the late Stan Richards, former BCIT faculty member and Dean of the School of Health Sciences.

Recipient: Sydney Schwartz, Medical Laboratory Science

SCHOOL OF TRANSPORTATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ∆ IN-TERM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Presented to students who achieve outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of high academic standing, leadership, service or all-around achievement as selected by faculty BCIT International Student Award An endowment established in 1997 by Mr. Tom Simons, former Board of Governors member, and the BCIT International Department.

Recipient: Hanish Trivedi, Aviation Management and Operations Nautical Professional Education Society of Canada Award An endowment established in 1999 by members of the BC branch of the Nautical Institute. The NPESC is a registered society in Canada with the goal of furthering the professional education of Canadian mariners. The society, through endowments with the Vancouver Foundation and the BCIT Foundation, provides bursaries to eligible students in training at the Marine Campus of BCIT and other Nautical Training institutions across Canada.

Recipient: Blaze Pihl, Nautical Sciences Pat Plouffe Memorial Award in Airport Operations An endowment established in 2004 by family, friends, and colleagues in memory of Pat Plouffe, a former employee of Eagle Airfield Ltd. in Ontario and a heavy equipment contractor who did considerable work for the Vancouver International Airport.

Recipient: Molly Copeland, Aviation Management and Operations The Sunbelt Rentals Achievement Award An annual award Established in 2021. The award was established by the Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc for students in the Heavy Duty Truck Technology program.

Recipient: Liam Yorke, Heavy Duty Truck Technology

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ENTRANCE AWARDS Entrance Awards are presented to students entering BCIT technology or trades programs. Selection is based on high academic standing in high school or post-secondary studies, the applicant’s participation in school or community activities, and specific donor criteria.

Avcorp Industries Inc. Entrance Award An endowment established in 2006. Avcorp designs and builds major airframe structures. They have a proven track record for applying the latest lean manufacturing principles and engineering design solutions to provide the highest quality, reliable delivery, and target cost for their customers.

Recipient: Laura Coons, Airline and Flight Operations— Commercial Pilot—Fixed Wing The Blackcomb Helicopters Entrance Award An annual award established in 2011. Blackcomb Aviation is the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent helicopter and jet charter company, providing specialized aviation services to industries, business travelers, and private citizens since 1989. A reputation for safety and service is their principal asset and governs every decision made, from the people hired to aircraft purchased and services provided.

Recipient: Renee Fairgrieve, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Category M Canadian Airlines Employees’ Entrance Award An endowment established in 2009 for students entering an eligible, fulltime Aerospace program, who are either a former Canadian Airlines (or Regional Airlines) employee or their descendants.

Recipient: Kendra Hine, Airline and Flight Operations— Commercial Pilot—Fixed Wing The Canadian Museum of Flight Association, Stan Vivian Memorial Entrance Award An endowment established in 2000 for students entering the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer program. The award was established by the Canadian Museum of Flight Association and his widow, Nancy Vivian, to honour the memory of Stan Vivian, a member of the association and long-time employee of Canadian Pacific Airlines. Mr. Vivian perished in an airplane collision in 1999.

Recipient: Abey Teshome, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer—Category M Canfor Trades and Technology Entrance Awards Annual awards established in 2012 for students entering Sustainable Resource Management, Electrical, Millwright, or Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation programs. Canfor Corp. is an integrated forest products company based in Vancouver. Most of their operations are in BC and Alberta with other operations in Quebec and the southern United States.

Recipient: Mason Jantzen, Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation CIBC Aerospace Entrance Award An endowment established in 2004. The Canadian Bank of Commerce (established 1867) and the Imperial Bank of Canada (established 1875) merged to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with nearly 11 million personal banking and business clients, with branches and offices across Canada, in the United States, and around the world.

Recipient: Nicholas Cooper, Airline and Flight Operations— Commercial Pilot—Fixed Wing

Currey Family Entrance Award An annual award established in 2020 to support nursing and trades students.

Recipients: Nicholas Cooper, Airline and Flight Operations— Commercial Pilot— Fixed Wing Amanjot Singh, Heavy Duty Truck Technology HSBC Aerospace Entrance Award An endowment established in 2007. Headquartered in London, HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. The entrance award is for students entering any eligible, full-time BCIT Aerospace program.

Recipients: Alexee Gustafson, Power and Process Engineering Sa’ar Paz, Airline and Flight Operations— Commercial Pilot—Fixed Wing Port of Vancouver Entrance Award in Memory of Richard C. Pearce An annual award established in 2003. Port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest and busiest port, a dynamic gateway for domestic and international trade and tourism, and a major economic force that strengthens the Canadian economy. They are also a port with a history of commitment to the environment, to their operating communities, and to innovation.

Recipient: Cole Junghans, Nautical Sciences Pratt & Whitney Canada Entrance Award An endowment established in 2009. Pratt & Whitney Canada is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines powering business, general aviation, regional aircraft, and helicopters. They have pioneered many engine development breakthroughs and continue to write new chapters in aviation. The entrance awards are for students enrolled in the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category ‘M’ or ‘E’ (Avionics), or Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician programs.

Recipient: Tsung-Ta Teng, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering—Category M The Rick Sawatzky Memorial Entrance Award An endowment established in 2003 by the friends of Rick Sawatzky. The entrance award is for a student in any eligible Trades training program, with preference given to students from School District #35 (Langley).

Recipient: Daniel Joshua “DJ” Manuel, Motorcycle Technician Foundation Scotiabank Aerospace Entrance Award An endowment established in 2006. Scotiabank provides a broad range of retail, commercial, corporate, investment, and international banking services. Its core businesses include Domestic Banking (including Wealth Management), International Banking and Scotia Capital. The company has over 10 million customers, including 6.5 million in Canada, and 28,000 employees in Canada. The interest on this endowment is awarded to a student entering any full-time, eligible aerospace program.

Recipient: Amreen Dhillon, Airline and Flight Operations— Commercial Pilot—Fixed Wing

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The Tracey Horsman Memorial Entrance Award An endowment established in 2016 in loving memory of Tracey, a graduate of BCIT’s Aviation Program (1977). Tracey’s training, his ability and his determination regardless of context enabled him to travel the world; his participation as one of five Vancouver Island Helicopter crew members in the only Canadian helicopter assigned to fly disaster assistance to earthquake survivors in Pakistan (2005) exemplifies at its finest the importance of his work. Likewise, in his private life, Tracey gave generously of his time with no expectation of recognition. On behalf of Tracey, his family emphasizes their appreciation to Vancouver Island Helicopters for their contribution to this endowment.

Recipient: Renee Fairgrieve, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Category M

SCHOOL AWARDS

Presented to outstanding students in specific program areas.

Students are nominated by the departments, with a final selection made by the Dean BCIT Alumni Association Award An endowment established in 1986 by BCIT Alumni Association. The endowment continues to grow through yearly gifts from alumni who support the Alumni Association’s goal of recognizing and supporting students.

Recipient: Blaze Pihl, Nautical Sciences

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