Congratulations Business Award Recipients!
Territory Acknowledgement
Camosun College is located in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia with campuses on the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
The School of Business is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 student awards! We commend our students for their resiliency and dedication to their educational journey during this challenging year. This year, Camosun’s School of Business in partnership with the College Foundation, awarded $77,835 to 80 deserving business students.
Message from the Dean
A heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients on your remarkable achievements. You are outstanding students who have earned our recognition. We offer thanks to our donors for their continued support to Camosun College students. Your generosity provides much needed financial support, enables academic excellence and promotes community involvement. The recipients listed here demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, creative expression, social responsibility, community service and a host of other amazing skills and attributes. I wish each of you every success and the very best in your journey ahead.
Richard Stride | Dean, School of Business and Centre for Sport & Exercise Education
In addition to the awards presented here, we would like to acknowledge that over 550 students were recognized on the Dean’s honour roll during the past academic year as having achieved a GPA of 8.0 or higher in completing 12 or more college credits. Congratulations!
Congratulations to all award recipients
- Accounting & Finance
- Applied Business Technology
- Business Administration
- Co-operative Education
- Economics, Quantitative Methods & UT Business
- Hospitality, Tourism, & Golf Management
- Management & Human Resource Leadership
- Marketing
Thank you to all donors who so generously support Camosun students
If you or someone you know is interested in supporting the School of Business and our students please contact the Camosun Foundation or donate online.
Accounting & Finance
Jack Gardner
Accounting and Finance Faculty Determination and Perseverance Award
Donated by the Accounting & Finance Faculty
Awarded to accounting students who show outstanding determination and perseverance.
Anonymous Recipient
Accounting and Finance Faculty Giving-Back Award
Donated by the Accounting & Finance Faculty
Awarded to accounting students who embody the principle of "giving back" through volunteer work within the college and/or Greater Victoria community.
Robert Smythe
Agatha Thalheimer Academic Excellence and Working Cooperatively Award
Donated by the Accounting & Finance Faculty
Awarded to an accounting BBA student who has achieved high academic standing in ACCT 220, ACCT 320, BUS 230, ECON 103, UT ENGL, FIN 210 and MARK 110; and who has demonstrated the ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve a common goal.
Karley Breese, Yutan Han, Anna Kiechle
Association of Women in Finance Scholarship
Donated by the Association of Women in Finance
Awarded to a woman accounting or finance student enrolled in the Post Degree Diploma, BBA, Diploma, or Advanced Certificate program who has an interest in finance as demonstrated by high academic standing in Finance 210. Preference is given to students with demonstrated volunteer/community experience or who have shown perseverance and determination in their studies.
Ben Hada
Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd. Award
Donated by the Baker Tilly Victoria Ltd.
Awarded to a Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option graduate who has solid grades and has clearly demonstrated a high level of integrity.
Cindy Ngan
BC Transit Emerging Leader in Finance Award
Donated by BC Transit
Awarded to a student in a School of Business program who demonstrates the ability to excel in customer service, shows interest for sustainability, displays strong teamwork, and has shown community involvement.
Nathan Clark
Bob Brown Award in Accounting
Donated by the Accounting & Finance Faculty
Awarded to a graduate of the Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option who has achieved high academic standing, and has contributed to the Camosun College or accounting community. This could be through networking, service or volunteering.
Nathan Clark
CPA Award in Accounting
Donated by the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia
Awarded to an accounting student with satisfactory academic standing who has exhibited leadership, teamwork and determination, and who has helped their community through voluntary efforts. Preference will be given to students in Year 3 or beyond. Developed by The CGA Legacy Chapter.
Jacob Snobelen
CPA Education Foundation Award in Auditing
Donated by the Certified Professional Accountants of BC
Awarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 380.
Virginia Stephenson
CPA Education Foundation Award in Performance Management
Donated by the Certified Professional Accountants of BC
Awarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 480.
Alexandros Paravatos
CPA Education Foundation Award in Taxation
Donated by the Certified Professional Accountants of BC
Awarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 240, ACCT 375 or ACCT 475.
Cindy Ngan
Don Lindsay Award in Accounting
Donated by the School of Business Faculty
Awarded to Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major, Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting Option or Advanced Certificate in Accounting & Finance students who have achieved high academic standing, and who applied their accounting knowledge to areas of personal interest, such as sports, farming, politics, benefitting themselves and others.
Tiffany Cheung
Doug Murray Award in Accounting
Donated by the School of Business Faculty
Awarded to an accounting student who has achieved high academic standing in accounting and finance courses, and who has demonstrated a collaborative attitude toward learning, through activities such as informal tutoring and study group activities.
Alexi Affleck
Estelle Inman Award in Accounting
Donated by the School of Business Faculty
Awarded to a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major, Years 1 or 2, Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting Option or Advanced Certificate in Accounting & Finance student, who has demonstrated active participation and determination, and a marked improvement in academic standing. The GPA of a semester with a minimum four courses was improved by at least one point in the GPA of a subsequent semester with a minimum four courses.
Anonymous Recipient
Jared Hill Memorial Award in Accounting
Donated by the Hill Family and Friends
Awarded to an accounting students who shows encouragement and empathy for their fellow students, empowering them to be better.
Tanner Banks, Tiffany Cheung
Joe Giles Memorial Award in Accounting & Finance
Donated by the School of Business Faculty and Staff and D. Giles
Awarded to a Business Administration student who has completed and achieved high academic standing in ACCT 110 and FIN 110 while demonstrating a committed involvement in sports, fitness or athletics.
Jessica Dubrenski
John Hadfield Memorial Scholarship
Donated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC
Awarded to an accounting student intending to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant designation with proven academic excellence in at least four 300 or 400 level accounting courses.
Yutan Han
John Somers Award in Accounting
Donated by the School of Business Faculty
Awarded to a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major student who has achieved high academic excellence in Management Cost Accounting, ACCT 220, 320 and 420, while committed to at least two other activities such as personal growth, volunteer effort, care giving, or employment.
Alexander Cumming
Keith Prowse Memorial Entrance Accounting Award
Donated by the Prowse Family
Awarded to a student entering the Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option program. Preference will be given to students who are currently in Year 2 of the Accounting Bachelor or Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting and who have achieved high academic standing in Year 1.
Cindy Ngan
Levie Dixon Award in Taxation
Donated by the Accounting & Finance Department
Awarded to a Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major, Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting Option, or Advanced Certificate in Accounting & Finance student who has achieved high academic standing in ACCT 240 or 470 and at least one other taxation course, ACCT 375, ACCT 471, ACCT 475, and who has applied their knowledge by completing tax returns on a volunteer basis within the Greater Victoria community.
Huiyi Deng
Peter McNeil Award in Accounting
Donated by the School of Business Faculty
Awarded to an accounting student who has achieved high academic standing in Financial Accounting, ACCT 110, 111, 210, 211 and 310, while committed to at least two other activities such as personal growth, volunteer effort, care giving, employment.
Kyle Smith
TD Bank Scholarship
Donated by TD Bank
Awarded to an outstanding graduating student in the Business Administration – Finance Option who is respected by fellow students and has demonstrated commitment to pursue a career in the finance industry.
Kiani Sui
Victoria Chartered Accountants Association Legacy Award - Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
Donated by the Victoria Chartered Accountants Association
Awarded to a student intending to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation and graduating from the Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting Major with the highest GPA.
David Grey
Victoria Chartered Accountants Association Legacy Award - Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting
Donated by the Victoria Chartered Accountants Association
Awarded to a student intending to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation and graduating from the Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting Option with the highest GPA.
Nikki Campbell
Women in Finance and Technology Award
Donated by Metrics Chartered Professional Accounting
Awarded to a full-time woman Accounting student entering their final year of studies and has taken a computer science, business information systems, systems analysis, system analysis design, or e-business course, or entering their last year of post-degree diploma (Accounting Option) studies who studied and completed a STEM undergraduate degree, or entering her last year of studies who has work experience in the tech industry.
Applied Business Technology
Heather Cotton
ABT Retired Faculty Award
Donated by the Applied Business Technology Department
Awarded to a student graduating from an Applied Business Technology program, who has shown enthusiasm and drive, exhibited commitment and a positive attitude toward learning and career success, and who has exemplified the professional values practiced in the School of Business.
Zhou Hou, Tara Ferguson
BC Notaries and The Notary Foundation of BC Award
Donated by the BC Notaries and The Notary Foundation of BC
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Certificate in Legal Office Assistant Program, for academic excellence combined with demonstrated leadership abilities.
Karen Grover
Don and Joyce Brake Award
Donated by Don and Joyce Brake
Awarded to an Applied Business Technology student who has excelled in his/her chosen specialty.
Adrian Prundaru
Information and Records Management Association of Victoria Award
Donated by the Information and Records Management Association
Awarded to an Applied Business Technology student for academic excellence in Records Management.
Ciarra Grant
Lisa Woodward Memorial Award
Donated by the Jones, Emery, Hargreaves, Swan LLP Lawyers
Awarded to a student graduating from the Certificate in Legal Office Assistant Program who has shown particular strength in Real Estate Conveyancing.
Morgan Kickbush
Real Estate Foundation of BC Award
Donated by the Real Estate Foundation of BC
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated team work and a good attitude along with good academic standing in the Real Estate Law and Conveyancing course.
Laura MacDonell
Sitka Law Group Legal Office Assistant Award
Donated by Sitka Law Group
Awarded to a student who has achieved outstanding academic standing while pursuing the Legal Office Assistant certificate program at Camosun College.
Leah ter Hart
Sylvia Clarke/ Joan Island Memorial Award
Donated by the Applied Business Technology Department
Awarded to a graduate of an Applied Business Technology program who has shown perseverance in reaching his/her education goals and who has shown concern for his/her fellow students.
Rebecca Harris, Jessica Journault
The Mullin DeMeo Wirk Award for Conveyancing
Donated by Mullin DeMeo Wirk
Awarded to the top two students of the Conveyancing Procedures course pursuing the Certificate in Legal Office Assistant program at Camosun College.
Business Administration
Claudia Milia
Camosun International Degree Award
Donated by Camosun International
Awarded to an international student in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who has achieved high academic standing.
Fengxiang Du
Camosun International Diploma Award
Donated by Camosun International
Awarded to an international student in a Business Diploma program (Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Public Administration), who has achieved high academic standing.
Thi Thu Huyen Vu
Camosun International Post Degree Diploma Award
Donated by Camosun International
Awarded to an international student in the Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration program who has achieved high academic standing.
Brianna Hay
Chung Family Award
Donated by the Chung Family
Awarded to a single parent enrolled in any School of Business program (three or more courses per semester) and in good academic standing. (Applicants may receive the award up to two times.)
Martina Pittroff
Hector and Cecilia Duprey Achievement Award
Donated by the Duprey Family and the School of Business Faculty
Awarded to the student with the highest GPA in the first year (ten or more courses) of the Business Administration, Public Administration or Hospitality Management programs.
Yutan Han
Kewal and Nasib Bains Award in Business Administration
Donated by Kewal and Nasib Bains
Awarded to a student who has a promising future in Business management, demonstrated by leadership in the program and a strong GPA. (Preference will be given to students who are first or second generation Canadian.)
Sarah Fenton
Mark Scott Memorial Award
Donated by the Scott Family and Friends
Awarded to the student demonstrating excellence in hospitality, tourism, leadership or marketing programs.
Julia Michl
Nicole Borthwick Spirit Award
Donated by Nicole Borthwick
Awarded to a student successfully pursuing full time studies in the second year of a Business diploma program, or who is continuing their studies having completed a certificate program and who has exemplified community spirit through their volunteer efforts.
Lois Efiong, Rena Pley, Laura Stride, Tanu
Pacific Technology Resources Society Endowed Award
Donated by the Pacific Technology Resources Society
Awarded to an exceptional student having taken business information systems, systems analysis, systems analysis design and e-business courses.
Thomas Walker
Vera Goodman Spirit Award
Donated by the family of Vera Goodman
Awarded to a mature student successfully pursuing full time studies in the second year of a Business diploma program or continuing his/her studies having completed a certificate program and who demonstrates initiative and perseverance in his/her studies, conscientiousness in his/her work, concern for others and who has financial need.
Alexander Cumming, Scott Weber
Victoria Real Estate Board Awards
Donated by the Victoria Real Estate Board
Awarded to two students returning to continue second year studies in School of Business diploma program who have demonstrated commitment and high academic standings.
Co-operative Education
Duy Ha Dao
Gordon Hutcheson Memorial Co-op Award
Donated by Hutcheson & Co. LLP
Awarded to an accounting student graduating with a diploma, degree, or post degree with the highest grade point average that has completed at least one co-op work term with distinction in the past year.
Economics, Statistics & UT Business
Liang Zhang
Jack Guthrie Award in Economics
Donated by the Economics, Statistics & UT Business Faculty
Awarded to the student with the highest grades in Principles of Micro and Macro Economics and Intermediate Micro and Macro Economics.
Hospitality, Tourism, & Golf Management
Benoit Detering, Rachel Post
Brian McWha Memorial Award
Donated by the McWha Family
Awarded to a student with the highest GPA enrolled full-time in any Golf program in the School of Business at Camosun College. If the Golf programs are under review, then the award may be given to a student with the highest GPA in any School of Business program.
Taylor Pearson
Destination Greater Victoria Award
Donated by Destination Greater Victoria
Awarded to a graduating Hospitality Management student who has achieved the highest marks and whose focus is a career in the Victoria Tourism Industry.
Hoang Thuy Bui, Victor Hugo Carrera Marcial, Jean Agnes B. Iroy, Montse Montserrat Martinez Solis
Dunlop House Restaurant Award
Donated by Hospitality Management Student Society
Awarded to a student of the Hospitality Management program who is a leader among his or her peers, has strong management skills, a good GPA and has the potential to be successful in industry.
Belle Nhu Quynh Nguyen
Hospitality Management Co-op Award
Donated by the Hospitality Management Student Society
Awarded to a Hospitality Management graduate who has exemplified the purpose and principles of Co-operative Education by showing enthusiasm and drive, exhibiting commitment and a positive attitude toward work, and demonstrating the ability to succeed in a career in the hospitality industry.
Emily Azzopardi, Hailey Brown, Sophie Tarasoff
Hospitality Management Student Society Award
Donated by Hospitality Management Student Society
Selected by faculty, these students work hard, are motivated and show enthusiasm in the Hospitality Management Program.
Anonymous Recipient
Hotel Association of Greater Victoria Award
Donated by the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria
Awarded to the Hospitality Management program graduate with the top grade point average.
Taylor Reynolds
Hotel Association of Greater Victoria Co-op Education Award
Donated by the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria
Awarded to a student who, in the 1st year of the Hospitality Management program, exemplified the purpose and principles of Co-operative Education by showing enthusiasm, drive, exhibiting commitment and a positive attitude toward work and demonstrating the ability to succeed in the hospitality industry.
Tai Khoa An
Hotel Grand Pacific Award
Donated by Hotel Grand Pacific
Awarded to a student in a Hospitality Management program who has completed the first year and one Co-op work term and has an interest and background in the hotel field. The student is enthusiastic and motivated with a high GPA and will do well in the hotel sector.
Chloe Pasemko
Thomas John Ferris Memorial Award for Hospitality Management
Donated by the Thomas John Ferris Memorial Scholarship Fund held at Victoria Foundation
Awarded to a student in the Hospitality Management Program at Camosun College who is self-motivated, passionate about the hospitality industry and for learning and has shown job-related social skills including leadership, positive attitude, enthusiasm, respect and ability to work well as part of a team. The ideal recipient will be socially responsible through community involvement/volunteering.
Carla Wayes
Tim Goldie Award in Hospitality Management
Donated by Murray Anderson
Awarded to a top student in the Hospitality Management Program who has shown strong potential as a future leader in the industry.
Nolan Baker
Vessel Liquor Mixology Award
Donated by the Vessel Liquor Store
Awarded to a student who excels in HMGT 185 Beverage Management Essentials class and has a passion and leadership for the beverage industry.
Moemi Seki
Vessel Liquor Social Responsibility Award
Donated by the Vessel Liquor Store
Awarded to a student in the Hospitality Management or the Post Degree Diploma in Applied Tourism and Hospitality Management program who demonstrates exceptional community social responsibility leadership. Preference to a student who has partnered with local communities on initiatives that have had a positive social impact for the community.
Jimena Perez Valencia Marin
Victoria Guest Services Network Award of Excellence
Donated by the Victoria Guest Services Network
Awarded to a student in the Hospitality Management Program who exemplifies the spirit, enthusiasm and proven ability to provide excellence in customer service within the hospitality industry.
Management & Human Resource Leadership
Megan Simmons
Alec Lee Award of Excellence in Human Resource Management
Donated by Alec Lee
Awarded to the Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership graduate with the highest GPA in years 3 and 4.
Lisa James
BC Transit Emerging Leader in Human Resources Award
Donated by BC Transit
Awarded to a student in the School of Business in the Human Resources Management program who demonstrates the ability to excel in customer service, shows interest for sustainability, displays strong teamwork, and has shown community involvement.
Veronica Del Rosal Primiani
Hugh Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship in Human Resource Management Studies
Donated by family and friends of Hugh Chamberlain
Awarded to a Human Resource Management graduate with the highest overall marks in selected Human Resource Management courses.
Laura Peltier, Megan Simmons
James Rowlands Human Resources Award
Donated by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon
Awarded to a Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership student enrolled in 3rd or 4th yr, who has exhibited her commitment and contributed his/her time to the HR Community through part-time work experience or extra curricular activities while maintaining a high academic standing, as chosen by faculty.
Laura Peltier
John Hurst Award for Innovative Human Resource Management
Donated by InnovativeCommunities.Org Foundation
Awarded to a graduate of the Human Resource Management program who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community through innovative voluntary work.
Alexandra Mosimann
Leadership Legacy Award
Donated by the Consortium Leadership Management Institute Board
Awarded to a student enrolled in a leadership program who has strengthened leadership development through academic achievement, contributions to the larger community or promotion of leadership in the workplace.
Nicole Harris
Vancouver Island - Local Government Management Association - Public Administration Award
Donated by Vancouver Island - Local Government Management Association
Awarded to the graduate with the highest GPA in a Public Administration program.
Laura Peltier
The Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation Fund for IBL Students Award
Donated by Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation
Awarded to a student with good academic standing, bringing community involvement experience and demonstrating capacity to become a strong indigenous business leader.
Marketing
Alisha Evans
Beate & Kirk Northcott Endowment in Business
Donated by Beate & Kirk Northcott
Awarded to a fourth year Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Major student pursuing a career in sales or marketing management who has demonstrated leadership in the classroom and involvement in the community.
Ayla Yazganoglu
David Jaffey Memorial Award
Donated by Marina Jaffey
Awarded to the student with the highest grade in Marketing 435 - Sales Management.
Thomas Walker
Marketing Legacy Award
Donated by the Chung Family
Awarded to a 3rd or 4th year Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major student who has demonstrated outstanding participation and leadership in group work/activities.
Cole Jackson
Murray-Thibert Award
Donated by School of Business Faculty
Awarded to a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major with the top GPA in the program.
Megan Simmons
Sales and Marketing Executives of Victoria - Marketing Excellence Award
Donated by Sales and Marketing Executives of Victoria
Awarded to a graduate of the Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing Option with the top GPA in the program.
Micah Mayuga
Victoria Chinese Commerce Association Scholarship
Donated by the Victoria Chinese Commerce Association
Awarded to a 2nd year Business Administration student with the top mark in BUS 280 Entrepreneurship.
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Monique Tatum
Program Assistant