BCIT Foundation Annual Impact Report 2025/26

— BCIT FOUNDATION ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2025/26

A SHARED COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE Every year, we see how generosity creates opportunity. A scholarship helps a student stay on track. New technology enhances applied learning. Investments in campus spaces create environments where innovation and collaboration can thrive.

As Chair of the BCIT Foundation Board, I am pleased to introduce the 2025-2026 Annual Impact Report and the stories made possible through the support of our donors.

The Foundation Board is committed to ensuring donor generosity advances BCIT’s priorities, from student success and applied learning to innovation and workforce development. This past year has reaffirmed BCIT’s vital role in preparing skilled, adaptable graduates who are ready to contribute to industry and economic growth in British Columbia and beyond.

The stories that follow highlight the many ways philanthropy is making a difference.

You will meet students overcoming barriers to achieve their goals, discover programs responding to emerging industry needs, and see how investments in learning environments are helping shape the future of education.

To our donors, industry partners, alumni, and supporters, thank you. Your generosity is creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and helping students build brighter futures.

On behalf of the BCIT Foundation Board, thank you for your continued support. I hope the stories in this report demonstrate the lasting impact of your investment in BCIT and its students.

Guy Elliott Chair, BCIT Foundation Board

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TOGETHER, WE’RE SHAPING WHAT’S POSSIBLE Thank you for your continued generosity to BCIT students and the institute through the BCIT Foundation. Your support helps remove barriers to education and expand opportunity for learning and innovation that might otherwise be out of reach.

The stories in this report demonstrate the transformative power of philanthropy at BCIT. From student awards that improve access to education to investments in technology and campus development, our donor community is advancing student success and helping build a stronger workforce for the future.

This past year, donor-funded awards supported more than 2,100 students, helping them overcome challenges and prepare for careers in high-demand fields. Your continued investment in applied education, industry-aligned learning facilities, and transformative initiatives is also strengthening the workforce and economy in British Columbia and beyond.

Every achievement highlighted in this report reflects your partnership with the BCIT Foundation and your belief in BCIT’s contribution to industry, communities, and economic growth. Thank you for creating opportunities and elevating what is possible.

Joanna Tong Executive Director, BCIT Foundation

LOOKING AHEAD The impact of philanthropy extends far beyond a single year. As British Columbia’s workforce continues to evolve, BCIT remains focused on preparing graduates to address the challenges and opportunities shaping our future.

Our students will help build and maintain critical infrastructure, strengthen healthcare systems, drive sustainable growth, develop emerging technologies, and contribute to resilient communities. Donor support helps BCIT remain responsive to these changing needs by fostering industry collaboration, advancing applied research, and creating innovative learning experiences.

The stories shared throughout this report strengthen talent pipelines, support economic development, and contribute to the long-term prosperity of British Columbia.

Together, we are building a future defined by opportunity, innovation, and impact. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping BCIT turn potential into possibility for learners, strengthen industries, and create meaningful change for generations to come.

Cynthia Petrie Vice President, External, BCIT ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2025/26

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STUDENT SUCCESS WHEN SUPPORT MEETS HOPE: THE STUDENT WELLBEING ACTION FUND For many BCIT students, the greatest challenge to completing their education is not academic. Rising living costs, housing instability, food insecurity, and unexpected personal crises can quickly put their studies at risk.

At BCIT, student wellbeing is essential to success. Through the generosity of donors who believe in access, dignity, and opportunity, the Student Wellbeing Action Fund continues to provide reassurance when students need it most.

The Student Wellbeing Action Fund provides timely, compassionate support so students can remain focused on learning when life becomes overwhelming.

As one nursing student shares, this support provided the stability needed to continue pursuing her goals while navigating significant personal and financial challenges.

This past year, its impact was amplified when three alumni stepped forward to match donations, inspiring others to give and extending support to even more students facing urgent need.

“For me, nursing is more than a career—it’s a calling. Without family or a support network, I’ve had to balance full time studies with work just to make ends meet. Thanks to BCIT’s support, my mental health has improved and I can focus on my studies to continue pursuing my path to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”

“When students are supported through difficult moments, they are better positioned to succeed academically and professionally,” shared BCIT alumnus, Jeff Musialek.

“Student wellbeing is foundational to building strong, resilient graduates who will contribute to our communities.”

Support from the fund helps students address immediate needs such as food, transportation, short-term housing, and emergency expenses. Often, it serves as a bridge through crisis, restoring stability and preventing disruptions to education.

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BCIT student recipient Stories like this demonstrate the impact of timely support and tells the students who are facing adversity that they are not alone. Donating to the Student Wellbeing Action Fund helps ensure that unexpected challenges do not stand in the way of student success.

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DESIGNING SOLUTIONS THAT MATTER For BCIT students, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Through hands-on projects and collaboration with real-world partners, students are challenged to apply their skills to meaningful problems and create solutions that improve lives. That commitment to applied learning was on full display in 2025 when BCIT Biomedical Engineering Technology students earned top honours at the Simon Cox Student Design Competition, a provincial competition focused on assistive technologies for people with mobility challenges.

The winning team developed the Assistive Straw, an innovative device that helps individuals with limited mobility or dexterity drink independently. A second team earned recognition for Reel EZ, a modified fishing reel that enables users with mobility limitations to fish one-handed.

Together, the two projects brought home three awards and showcased the creativity, technical expertise, and compassion of BCIT students.

More importantly, these innovations demonstrate the power of education to create positive change. Before graduation, students were already applying engineering principles to address real challenges faced by members of the community. Through experiences like these, BCIT students graduate not only with technical skills, but with the confidence and experience to make an immediate impact in their professions and communities.

Thanks to donor support, students have access to the advanced learning opportunities, equipment, and mentorship that help transform ideas into solutions that matter.

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TELLING STORIES THAT MATTER Four BCIT broadcast journalism students turned a challenging story into an awardwinning documentary that showcased the power of experiential learning and donor support. While still completing their studies, Emily Dineen, Sophie Hansen, Lauren Accili, and Lisa Kovtun produced “At What Cost? The Legacy of Florence Girard,” a documentary that earned a prestigious Webster Award for Excellence in Feature Reporting – TV/Video. Their work explored a complex and sensitive story with empathy, integrity and professionalism which they developed through hands-on learning opportunities at BCIT. Scholarships funded by generous donors helped reduce financial pressures and gave the students the confidence and freedom to pursue meaningful investigative reporting.

EMPOWERING STUDENTS, HONOURING DONORS The Celebration of Impact held in Fall 2025, brought together students, donors, alumni, and community partners to recognize the transformative power of philanthropy and the opportunities it creates. The event highlighted how donor generosity is helping students overcome financial barriers, access hands-on learning experiences, and achieve their educational and career goals. Student speakers shared personal stories of how scholarships, bursaries, and donor-funded support allowed them to focus on their studies, build confidence, and pursue ambitious futures. Beyond individual success, donor investments are strengthening BCIT’s ability to deliver innovative education, modernize learning environments, and provide industry-relevant training that benefits communities across British Columbia.

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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE INITIO Nuclear Medicine’s philanthropic commitment is making a direct impact on BCIT Nuclear Medicine students by reducing financial barriers and strengthening access to education.

Over the past three years, INITIO has supported 32 student awards, including a full-ride scholarship in 2025, demonstrating sustained investment in developing the next generation of nuclear medicine professionals. This support allows students

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to focus on mastering complex imaging techniques and advancing their clinical skills without the added pressure of financial strain. By enabling more learners to fully engage in their studies, INITIO is helping prepare highly skilled practitioners who are essential to patient diagnosis and care and contribute to a more capable healthcare workforce for the province.

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TOMORROW’S PROBLEM SOLVERS Innovation thrives when students are given the opportunity to explore bold ideas and tackle complex challenges.

At BCIT, that spirit of innovation was on display at the 2025 Student Innovation Challenge, which attracted a record 101 students from 27 programs across six schools. The competition invites students to develop solutions that address real-world issues through applied research, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

Among the standout projects was a customizable 3D-printed prosthetic socket designed to improve comfort and accessibility for users.

Other student teams developed technologies to support Indigenous language preservation, improve access to healthcare services in rural communities, and advance environmental sustainability. Each project reflected BCIT’s distinctive approach to learning by combining technical expertise, creativity, and practical problem solving.

Students presented their concepts in a live pitch competition, gaining valuable experience communicating ideas, responding to industry feedback, and refining solutions with real-world application. The result was more than a competition. It was a showcase of the next generation of innovators preparing to shape the future of British Columbia and beyond.

Philanthropy helps make experiences like this possible by creating opportunities for students to experiment, collaborate, and bring new ideas to life. Through innovation challenges and applied research, BCIT students are gaining the skills, confidence, and experience needed to solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

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TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS For 45 years, BCIT’s Prosthetics and Orthotics program has advanced innovation in mobility care and applied healthcare education. Through hands-on, technology-driven learning, students develop expertise in emerging materials, fabrication methods, design, fitting, and patient-specific device creation. Graduates have gone on to improve mobility solutions in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and private clinics, helping enhance patient outcomes and independence. Donor support helps BCIT keep pace with a rapidly evolving field by providing students with access to specialized technologies, equipment, and hands-on learning experiences. Together, BCIT and its donors are preparing the next generation of skilled professionals to turn innovation into better mobility solutions and improve quality of life.

FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER: TRANSOFT SOLUTIONS POWERS STUDENT SUCCESS Through a longstanding partnership with Transoft Solutions, BCIT engineering students are gaining hands-on experience with the same software used by engineering firms, municipalities, and transportation agencies around the world. The software donation provides students with access to industry-standard transportation engineering tools, helping them build practical skills and graduate prepared for the workforce.

“Applied learning is at the heart of what we do at BCIT,” says Haesung Ahn, Instructor of Transportation Engineering and Road Geometric Design. “Having access to Transoft’s software, including AutoTURN for vehicle swept-path analysis, TORUS for roundabout planning, and GuideSIGN for traffic sign visualization, gives students the opportunity to work with the same tools used by industry professionals which makes their education more relevant and practical.”

The partnership extends beyond software. Transoft engineers regularly visit BCIT classrooms to lead demonstrations and share insights from real-world projects, helping students understand how technology is applied in professional practice. As Daniel Shihundu, CEO of Transoft Solutions, explains, “By donating our tools, we’re helping bridge the gap between theory and practice. Students aren’t just learning concepts— they’re gaining experience with the same technology used by professionals in the field.”

“We don’t just want to provide software,” adds Ronak Joshi, Regional Account Manager of Transoft Solutions. “We want students to understand how it’s used in the real world and to know that industry professionals are there to support them.” Together, Transoft and BCIT are helping students graduate with the confidence, experience, and careerready skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving profession.

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CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT BCIT TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX UPDATE: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SKILLED TRADES The BCIT Trades and Technology Complex is advancing into its next phase, marking continued progress toward a bold vision for the future of skilled trades education at BCIT. Work is scheduled to commence for the new Mott Electric Pavilion in the coming months. With construction now underway on the Welding Canopy and the Robert Bosa Carpentry Pavilion, momentum continues to build across the Trades and Technology Complex. Together, these facilities, including the future Concert Properties Centre for Trades and Technology,

will create an inspiring learning environment where students can develop the practical skills demanded by today’s industries.

More than new buildings, these spaces represent new opportunities for students, expanded capacity for applied learning, and a stronger workforce for British Columbia.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and industry partners, this vision is becoming a reality and helping prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals to thrive.

BCIT TALL TIMBER STUDENT HOUSING: COMING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS BCIT’s Tall Timber Student Housing opened in Fall 2025 adding 469 much-needed beds while creating a vibrant, supportive environment designed for connection, well-being, and academic success. Built through collaboration between donors, industry, and government, the project goes beyond infrastructure and demonstrates a shared commitment to help students thrive, foster belonging, and create a lasting impact to support the future leaders of BC’s workforce.

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Through the generosity of donors, BCIT can continue to enhance student experiences, strengthen campus communities, and invest in the facilities and innovations that prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact across British Columbia and beyond.

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ROBERT BOSA CARPENTRY PAVILION: BUILDING THE FUTURE OF TRADES TRAINING The Robert Bosa Carptentry Pavilion continues to take shape as a landmark addition to BCIT’s Trades and Technology Complex. Construction is now well underway, bringing to life a purpose built, mass timber facility that will expand hands on training for carpentry students.

Once complete, the pavilion will provide modern, industry aligned learning spaces that reflect the environments students will encounter in their careers. This project represents an important step forward in strengthening skilled trades education and preparing graduates for the workforce British Columbia needs.

Thank you to generous donors such as the Robert Bosa Family Foundation for helping build the spaces where practical skills, confidence, and future careers take shape.

WELDING CANOPY: ENHANCING HANDS-ON TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, BCIT welding students are now benefiting from an improved outdoor training environment designed to support year-round, handson learning. The new canopy expands dedicated space for instruction and equipment, creating a more functional setting for applied skills development.

By providing weather protection and additional teaching capacity, this upgrade helps ensure students can continue building practical experience in conditions that reflect real industry environments.

This investment strengthens safety, supports high-quality instruction, and demonstrates the meaningful impact of philanthropy in preparing students for in-demand careers.

MOTT ELECTRIC PAVILION: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY IN ELECTRICAL TRADES The Mott Electric Pavilion marks an important step forward in expanding access to electrical apprenticeship training at BCIT. Made possible through the leadership and generosity of Dan Mott and Mott Electric, the Pavilion reflects a strong commitment to strengthening the skilled trades workforce.

Construction is expected to commence this Fall. Once complete, the purpose-built space will create more than 250 new student seats each year while providing hands-on training in emerging areas such as renewable energy, robotics, and automated controls.

As part of the Trades and Technology Complex, the Pavilion will help address growing demand for skilled electrical professionals while enhancing learning environments for thousands of students. This progress highlights how generosity creates lasting opportunities for students and helps prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals across British Columbia.

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS The BCIT Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following donors who made gifts in excess of $500 including cash donations and gifts-in-kind, during the fiscal year April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

DONORS 692 BCIT Aerospace Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Absolute Software Corporation Adera Development Corporation AES Engineering Alan Shapiro Alexis Mazurin Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation Ames Tile & Stone Ltd. Andrew Sheret Limited Angus Consulting Management Ltd Anna Bowman Anne McCannel Anonymous Anthem Properties Group Ltd. Anthony and Yumy Ng Foundation Anthony Sarar Apex Granite & Tile Inc. Applewood Auto Group Ltd. Applied Biological Materials Architectural Institute of BC Architecture Foundation of British Columbia Armstrong Family Foundation Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. Art Hunchak Aspac Developments Ltd. Association of Women in Finance Scholarship Fund, held at the Vancouver Foundation BA Blacktop Ltd. Babine Forest Products Limited Baker Tilly WM LLP BBA Consultants BC Building Envelope Council Education Foundation Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union BC Land Surveyors Foundation BC Land Surveyors Northern Group BC Land Surveyors Vancouver Island Group BC Technology Association BCIT Alumni Association BCIT Biotechnology Club BCIT Faculty and Staff Association BCIT Forest Society BCIT Student Association Beedie Investments Benefaction Foundation

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Bennett Land Surveying Ltd. Beverlee Park Bill Fox Binnie Bluedrop ISM BlueForce Electrification Technologies BMO Financial Group Bosa Construction Bridge Electric Corporation British Columbia Association of Broadcasters British Columbia Corvette Club BTY Consultancy Group Inc. Burnett Consulting Buu Lam Caleb S. Wei Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories Canadian Dry Storage Ltd. Canadian Federation of University Women North Vancouver Canadian Mineral Processors Society, BC & Yukon Branch Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors BC Canadian Material Handling & Distribution Society Canadian Mineral Analysts Canadian North Canfor Cansel Survey Equipment Inc. Canucks for Kids Fund Carl and Wendy Slavin Carol Robinson Caroline Mydske Carpentry Employers Association of BC Cascadia Windows & Doors Catherine Insley Catherine McGuiness Catherine Watters Centura Building Systems Ltd. Chard Development Ltd. Chartered Professional Accountants’ Education Foundation of BC Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon Chris Goward Christine MacDonald Christopher Beach Chubb Insurance Company of Canada

CIBC CKNW Clifford Britch Colin Campbell Colin Li Colin Macpherson Colleen Hagen Concert Properties Ltd. Concetta and Ramon Solinas Connective Cooks for Hire Management Inc. Cooper Equipment Rentals Corinthian Distributors Ltd. Cormorant Marine Creating Community Wellness Society Credit Union Foundation of BC Cummins Canada ULC Cy and Emerald Keyes Charitable Foundation Dale Rolph Daniel Lenko David Chard Deanna Scott Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation DIALOG Donald R. Lindsay Douglas J. Mears Douglas M. Grant Dr. David I. McLean and Dr. Siu Li Yong Dustin White E.B. Horsman & Son Ltd. Eagleson Properties Ltd. E-Comm Emergency Communications Elizabeth G. O’Neill EllisDon Corporation Emcon Services Inc. Endress+Hauser Canada Ltd. Eric A. Fry ETRO Construction Limited Eustache Junior Compaore Farida Nayani Festool Canada Inc. FirstService Residential Management Fluor Canada Ltd. FoodService Consultant Society International Canadian Chapter Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. FortisBC

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Fox Factory Fraser Health Authority Futurpreneur Canada Gallagher Bros. Contracting Ltd. Gary J. Averbach Gary Lewis GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. Genus Capital Management Geoffrey Glotman Geopacific Consultants Ltd. Gerry Nichele GML Mechanical Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Gudrun Rohatgi HB Design Heidi & Glenn Hunchak Hemlock Hichul and Myung-Sook Han Highbury Foundation Highwalker Earthworks Ltd. Homa Pashaye-Kodjouri Homebuilders Association Vancouver Hsu & Hsieh Foundation Hudson Pacific Properties Ideal Contract Services Inc. Inland Glass & Aluminum Ltd. Interior Designers Institute of BC ITC Management Inc. J.E. Anderson & Associates James Macadam Jaswinder Bowal Jeff and Aleece Laird Jefferson Mooney Jennifer Ottens Jim Logan Joe Genest, Personal Real Estate Corporation John D. Tribe John E. Leech John K. Soutter John S.T. Chen Education Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation Johnson Controls Jordan Thompson Joseph M. Genest JTS Consulting Inc. Jukebox Print Julie E. and Travis Pierce Kadant Carmanah Design Kal-West Mechanical Systems Inc. Kathryn Jorgensen KEEN Utility Keenfinity Inc. Keith Panel Systems Kenneth Martin Kerry Gillis Kerry Johnson Kindred Construction Ltd. KJM Sales Ltd. Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.

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Konica Minolta Business Solutions Kwantum Advisory Inc. Lark Group Laura Sarar Leavitt Machinery Ledcor Group Leica Geosystems Ltd. LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services Lisa Ethans Liz Haan Lloyd J. and Ritva Hume Loons Flyfishing Club Lori Podnevar Lorne Duthie Lower Mainland British Columbia Land Surveyors Group Lyon Lifts Ltd. Mackay Marine Canada Marco Solinas Marvin Chu McElhanney Medhat T. Saleh Michael G. Ciacci Microserve Mike Michalezki Mining Suppliers Association of BC Murray L. MacKenzie MWB Solutions Inc. Nai Ching Lau NAIOP Vancouver Neil Melliship Nemetz (S/A) & Associates New Car Dealers Foundation of BC Newton Industries Norman G. Thompson Memorial Bursary Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation Northbridge Financial Corporation Northstar Pacific Development Group Nucor Rebar Fabrication Ocean Park Foundation Odlum Brown Limited.

Olympic Industries Inc. OSI Maritime Systems Ltd. Pacific Blue Cross Pacific Nuclear Charitable Foundation Pacific Pilotage Authority Canada Pamela J. Mitchell Patricia Horstead PCI Developments LP PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. Peak Construction Services Ltd Peter Chick Peter H. Hrdlitschka Peterson PhyCo Technologies Inc. Polygon Homes Ltd. Powers Construction Pratt & Whitney Canada Princess Auto Foundation Printforward

Pro-line Fittings Inc. Pulse Management Inc RACKsteel Storage Systems Randolph F. Robinson Raymond D. Stone RDH Building Science Inc. Readymode Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, George Nelson Muir Memorial Endowment Real Estate Council of BC Resource Works Society RGF Integrated Wealth Management Rideau Hall Foundation Robert B. Wells and Family Robert O. & Tina Fawcett Robert Forrest Hagen Memorial Robert Nason Robert Stinchcombe Rodney Neys Ron Budd Ross P. Saare Rudderham-Kennedy Family Foundation Runjeet Sylvestre RW Digital Safe Software Inc. SAG Conference Award Foundation Saif A. Nayani Samit & Reshma Sharma Foundation Seaspan Marine Transportation Senez Consulting Ltd. Shannon J. Grant Sherman Cheung Sitewise Analytics Smith Bros. & Wilson Ltd. Sock Yan Lau Spartan Controls Ltd. Spatial Technologies Inc. Stantec Consulting Star West Petroleum Sunbelt Rentals of Canada Inc. Suncor Energy Superion Inc. Symmetry Lighting Sysmex Canada, Inc. Talee Lumber Co. Ltd. Teck Resources Limited TELUS The Calgary Foundation The Di Marco Family Foundation The Jarislowsky Foundation La Fondation Jarislowsky The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver The Peter Young Foundation The Victoria Foundation The Thomas and Dorothy Burgess Bursary Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation Theresa Mei Yuen Cheung Timothy K. Quan Tom Macdonald

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Toro Aluminum Group of Companies Townline Homes Inc. Translink Transoft Solutions Inc Travel Healthcare Insurance Solutions Inc. Travis Stevenson Tree Island Industries Ltd. Trimstyle Consulting Inc. Trinity United Church (Women’s Sarah Unit) Tritech Group Ltd. TruckPro under UAP Heavy Vehicles Inc. Tyler VanderHoek United Rentals of Canada Inc. University Womens Club of Vancouver Trust Fund for Education Vagn Eriksen and Jennifer Buckland Ventana Construction Corporation Vincent Thompson WA Architects Ltd. Wales McLelland Construction Wally GC Lee Warren Kean Wayne Bastien Wendy M. Yoshida Wesco Distribution Canada Inc. Wesgroup Equipment Wesgroup Properties Wesik Family Foundation West Fraser Westburne Rexel Group Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Widsten Family Foundation Wolseley Canada Inc. Y.P. Heung Foundation Yasmin Ali Zely Lee Boxer

IN MEMORY OF

Aaron Learmont Bettie Allard Bill McGuiness Brian Devereaux Charles Chan David Vanderspek Donna May Moore Duncan McPhee Ed Haan George Angelomatis George Parsons Haider Nayani Henry Lenko J. B. Neilson Karen Insley Keith Scott Kulvern Bowal Laurie Jack Len Johnson Len Robinson Lesli Balagno Linda Herman Lorne Patterson Margaret Sage Michael Ciacci Leslie Chu Miu Cheung Chu Murray H. MacKenzie Nickolas Watters-Hatzisavva Pam and Jerry Bastien Rick & Jordan Gaisford Robert Deverall Robert Hagen Roger G. Sylvestre Shannon Elliott Terry Mulligan Todd Beach Trevor Korol

IN HONOUR OF Anne McCannel Kenneth Martin Tom Saare

We greatly appreciate each gift in support of the BCIT Foundation, and we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing. Please notify us of any inaccuracies or omissions by contacting 604.432.8803 or email foundation@bcit.ca

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STUDENT SUPPORT Your financial support empowers BCIT students to succeed by reducing barriers, enabling them to focus on their education and graduate career ready. Your investment not only transforms individual futures but also strengthens the workforce across British Columbia and beyond.

Total Awards Received by BCIT Students 2025/26 (Mar ‘25 – Mar ‘26)

Number of Recipients

Total Awarded

Entrance Awards

197

$566,547

Scholarships and In-Term Awards

342

$562,131

Grad and Grad Achievement Awards

419

$395,665

Bursaries

1,223

$2,060,956

TOTAL RECEIVED BY BCIT STUDENTS

2,181

$3,585,298

BCIT BY THE NUMBERS

44,000+

300+

students each year

programs

95%

87%

99%

90%

of degree graduates employed*

of diploma and certificate graduates employed*

of apprentice completers employed*

of trades foundation and trades-related vocational graduates employed*

#1 for job-ready grads

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*Source: BC Student Outcomes, prepared by BC Stats 2025 **2026 survey of 1,681 Lower Mainland residents.

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ACKNOWLEDGING OUR LEADERS Guy Elliott Chair, BCIT Foundation Vice President, Finance Lithium Americas Corp

Sally Parrott Director, BCIT Foundation Executive Vice President Bosa Properties Inc.

David Ryan Director, BCIT Foundation Managing Director Edelman Smithfield (Canada)

Brent Charleton Secretary/Treasurer, BCIT Foundation CEO and President EnWave Corporation

Amanda Robinson Director BCIT Foundation Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary Teck Resources Limited

Jeff Zabusky President, BCIT

Kiel Landrigan Director, BCIT Foundation Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor TD Wealth Private Investment Advice Malcolm Hunter Director, BCIT Foundation Past President Deeley Group of Companies

Carolynn Ryan Director, BCIT Foundation Senior Vice President, People & Chief Human Resources Officer BC Hydro

Michael Bonshor Board Chair, BCIT Board of Governors Managing Director First Nations Business Development Association

THE KEEPERS OF THE LAND: Created by Musqueam artist Kelly Cannell, this mural on the BCIT Burnaby campus honours the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations through a vibrant sea and skyscape.

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FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER: Through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and real-world experiences, BCIT students graduate with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive in the workplace.

3700 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 foundation@bcit.ca bcit.ca/foundation CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER: 876776824RR0001

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