School of Business 2024 Awards

Released: June 20, 2024 | Last Updated: July 12, 2024

School of Business | Story | Alumni, Giving, School of Business

The School of Business is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 student awards!

Female holding award with group of three people.

We commend our students for their resiliency and dedication to their educational journey. This year, Camosun’s School of Business in partnership with the College Foundation, awarded $99,837 to 95 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 and community service.

We would also like to acknowledge the over 790 students recognized on the Dean’s honour roll. Over the past academic year, these students have achieved a GPA of 8.0 or higher in completing 12 or more college credits. Congratulations, this is a remarkable achievement.

I wish each of you every student success and the very best in your journey ahead.

- Ian Humphries | Acting Dean, School of Business and Centre for Sport & Exercise Education

Congratulations to all award recipients

Accounting and Finance
Applied Business Technology
Business Administration
Co-operative Education
Economics, Quantitative Methods and UT Business
Hospitality, Tourism, & Golf Management
Management and 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

Debbie Bertin

Accounting and Finance Faculty Determination and Perseverance Award

Donated by the Accounting & Finance Faculty

Awarded to an accounting student who shows outstanding determination and perseverance.

Addison Wong

Accounting and Finance Faculty Giving-Back Award

Donated by the Accounting & Finance Faculty

Awarded to an accounting student who embodies the principle of "giving back" through volunteer work within the college and/or Greater Victoria community.

Simon Dang

Agatha Thalheimer Academic Excellence and Working Cooperatively Award

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department & Agatha Thalheimer

Awarded to an accounting a Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Accounting Major 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.

Shae Matwey, Carah Webster

Atlis Investment Counsel Award

Donated by the Atlis Investment Counsel

Awarded to students in the Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Degree program or the Accounting and Finance Advanced Certificate or similar program. The recipients show a passion, dedication and drive to advance the finance industry and are looking to improve life for themselves and those around them. This is award is open to candidates who identify as women.

Yanmei Chen, Tia Dwyer, Chellie Ilagan

Association of Women in Finance Scholarship

Donated by the Association of Women in Finance

Awarded to women-identifying accounting or finance students who have 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.

Liqin Zhao

Baker Tilly Victoria Award of Excellence

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.

Ally Li

BC Transit Emerging Leader in Finance Award

Donated by BC Transit - Victoria

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.

Dilini Peiris

Bob Brown Award in Accounting

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department & Bob Brown

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.

Addison Wong, Teanna Cousineau

CPA Award in Accounting

Donated by CPABC Victoria & Southern Vancouver Island Chapter

Awarded to accounting students with satisfactory academic standing who has exhibited leadership, teamwork and determination, and who have helped their community through voluntary efforts. Preference will be given to students in Year 3 or beyond. Developed by The CGA Legacy Chapter.

Xaben Gill

CPA Education Foundation Award in Auditing

Donated by the Chartered Professional Accountants' Education Foundation BC

Awarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 380.

Ryan Evans

CPA Education Foundation Award in Performance Management

Donated by the Chartered Professional Accountants' Education Foundation BC

Awarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 420.

Danmin Chen

CPA Education Foundation Award in Taxation

Donated by the Chartered Professional Accountants' Education Foundation 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.

Huiyi Deng

Don Lindsay Award in Accounting

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department & Don Lindsay

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, and who applied their accounting knowledge to areas of personal interest, such as sports, farming, politics, benefitting themselves and others.

Dave Posadas

Doug Murray Award in Accounting

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department & Doug Murray

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.

Alexandre Jodoin

Estelle Inman Award in Accounting

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department & Estelle Inman

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.

John Bataller

Institute of Internal Auditors - Vancouver Island Chapter Award

Donated by The Institute of Internal Auditors - Vancouver Island Chapter

This award is available to an accounting student who completed ACCT 385 in the Fall semester with high distinction and submits the most informative and intuitive essay on internal audit subjects.

Sakura Ueji

Jared Hill Memorial Award in Accounting

Donated by Ross & Kathy Hill

Awarded to an accounting student who shows encouragement and empathy for their fellow students, empowering them to be better.

Adele Destro, Aish Kaur, Taylor Reinsch

Joe Giles Memorial Award in Accounting & Finance

Donated by the Deirdre (Dee) Giles & the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department

Awarded to Business Administration students who have completed and achieved high academic standing in ACCT 110 and FIN 110 while demonstrating a committed involvement in sports, fitness or athletics.

Anielle Linds

John Hadfield Memorial Scholarship

Donated by the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants' Education Foundation 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.

Nicholas Jenner

John Somers Award in Accounting

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department & John Somers

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.

Selena Sivananthan

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.

Ajay Kumar

Levie Dixon Award in Taxation

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department, Paul Levie & Gord Dixon

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 and at least one other taxation course, ACCT 375, ACCT 475, and who has applied their knowledge by completing tax returns on a volunteer basis within the College and Greater Victoria community.

Anna Kiechle

Metrics Women in Finance and Technology Award

Donated by Metrics Chartered Professional Accounting

Awarded to a full-time woman-identifying 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 their last year of studies who has work experience in the tech industry.

Ajay Kumar

Peter McNeil Award in Accounting

Donated by the Camosun Accounting & Finance Department & Peter McNeil

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.

Riley Skalik

TD Bank Scholarship

Donated by TD Bank

Awarded to an outstanding graduating student in the Business Administration - Finance Option program who is respected by fellow students and has demonstrated commitment to pursue a career in the finance industry.

Jayden Watkins

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.

Alex Clancy

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.

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Applied Business Technology

Tara Turnham

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.

Shae Dulley

Beacon Law Centre Award

Donated by Beacon Law Centre

This award is for a student enrolled in the Legal Administrative Professional, Certificate program who is the top academic student in the area of Wills and Estates.

Robyn Kreke, Kayla Maynard

BC Notaries and The Notary Foundation of BC Award

Donated by The Notary Foundation

Awarded to students enrolled in the Legal Administrative Professional, Certificate program who have demonstrated academic excellence combined with demonstrated leadership abilities.

Thais Goudie

Carfra Lawton Legal Office Assistant Award

Donated by Carfra Lawton LLP Lawyers

Awarded to support an Indigenous student enrolled in the Legal Administrative Professional program at Camosun College.

Katie Sullivan

Don and Joyce Brake Award

Donated by Joyce Brake

Awarded to an Applied Business Technology student who has excelled in his/her chosen specialty.

Louie Neufeld

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.

Jesika Wild

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.

Millika Veltmeyer

Real Estate Foundation of BC Endowed 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.

Brenna Johnson

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 Administrative Professional certificate program at Camosun College.

Kristen Dunsmuir

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 her education goals and who has shown concern for her fellow students.

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Business Administration

Molly Nelson

Angus Walton Fedoruk Business Award

Donated by the Angus Fedoruk

This award is for a business student who is well-rounded and demonstrates professionalism and leadership.

Chiming Chow, Seiji Sagawa

Brian McWha Memorial Award

Donated by the McWha Family

Awarded to students with the highest GPA in any School of Business program.

Christine Mai

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.

Pui Shan Hoi

Camosun International Diploma Award

Donated by Camosun International

Awarded to an international student in a Business Diploma program who has achieved high academic standing.

Yulisa Zhai

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.

Bronwyn Heney, Dorothea Mauger

Chung Family Award

Donated by the Chung Family

Awarded to single parents enrolled in any School of Business program (three or more courses per semester) and in good academic standing.

Alison Davies-Lecinana

Darleen Wenman Award

Donated by Dr. George Ivanisko

This award is for a student in a School of Business program who has demonstrated high academic achievement in the Workplace Professionalism course and who has demonstrated exemplary relations with their peers, faculty & staff.

Young Yu

Hector and Cecilia Duprey Achievement Award

Donated by the Duprey Family

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.

John Hagos

Jerry & Margaret Community Spirit Award

Donated Michelle Clement

This award is for a student in the School of Business who is in good academic standing and who has completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work on Southern Vancouver Island/Gulf Islands. To qualify for this award, a letter of recommendation is required from any volunteer organization(s).

Linda Carmichael

Mark Scott Memorial Award

Donated by the Scott Family and Friends

Awarded to a student demonstrating excellence in a hospitality, tourism, leadership or marketing program.

Carla Soares, Lise Fisher

Pacific Technology Resources Society Endowed Award

Donated by the Pacific Technology Resources Society

Awarded to exceptional students having taken business information systems, systems analysis, systems analysis design and e-business courses.

Debbie Bertin

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.

Cally Chan, Matt Wellman, Kenneth Chan, Mariana Fuentes Cruz

Victoria Real Estate Board Business Division Awards

Donated by the Victoria Real Estate Board

Awarded to students returning to continue second year studies in a School of Business diploma programs who have demonstrated commitment and high academic standing.

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Co-operative Education

Spencer Percy

Gordon Hutcheson Memorial Co-op Award

Donated by Hutcheson & Co. LLP

Awarded to a student graduating with a diploma, degree, or post degree diploma with the highest grade point average that has completed at least one co-op work term with distinction in the past year.

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Economics, Statistics & UT Business

Bingchun Yang

Jack Guthrie Award in Economics

Donated by the Economics, Statistics & UT Business Faculty & Jack Guthrie

Awarded to the student with the highest grades in Principles of Micro and Macro Economics and Intermediate Micro and Macro Economics.

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Hospitality, Tourism, & Golf Management

Breyn Banks

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.

Wow Hanphitak, Rinon Hashiba, Maya Hearn, Ema Camilo, Itsuki Kitamura, Mariana Fuentes Cruz

Dunlop House Restaurant Award

Donated by Hospitality Management Student Society

Awarded to students of the Hospitality Management program who are leaders among their peers, have strong management skills, have demonstrated a professional attitude, a good GPA and have the potential to be successful in industry.

Kaitlyn Simons

Fairmont Hotels - Empress Hotel Award

Donated by the Fairmont Empress Hotel

Awarded to a graduating student in the Hospitality Management Diploma program who has exhibited their commitment and contributed their time to the hotel industry through part-time work experience and extracurricular activities while maintaining a high academic standing.

Fernanda Mendes dos Santos, Milagros Robles Venturo

Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Learning Award

Donated by the Hospitality Management Student Society

Awarded to students who have exemplified the purpose and principles of Applied Learning Education by showing enthusiasm, commitment and a positive attitude. The students have shown strong leadership and professionalism in their applied learning classes.

Sena Takahashi, Pirun Weesommai, Vannia Gonzalez Nunez, Sarah Hambly

Hospitality Management Student Society Award

Donated by Hospitality Management Student Society

Selected by their classmates, these students work hard, are motivated and show enthusiasm in the Hospitality Management Program.

Kenneth Chan

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.

Thien Trinh

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.

Natsumi Yoshinaga

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.

Diana Chavez Cisneros

Thomas John Ferris Memorial Award for Hospitality Management

Donated by the Thomas John Ferris Memorial Scholarship Fund held at Victoria Foundation & Ferris Oyster Bar

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.

Bailey Moore

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.

Elizabeth Garcia Contreras

Vessel Liquor Social Responsibility Award

Donated by the Vessel Liquor Store

Awarded to a student in the Hospitality Management Diploma or the Post Degree Diploma in Applied Tourism and Hospitality Management program who demonstrates exceptional community social responsibility and leadership. Preference to a student who has partnered with local communities on initiatives that have had a positive social impact for the community.

Genevieve Bachman

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.

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Management & Human Resource Leadership

Clara Graves

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.

Adrian White

Allen and Loreen Vanderkerkhove Family Foundation Fund for IBL Student Award

Donated by Allen & Loreen Vanderherkhove Family Foundation

Awarded to a student in good academic standing, bringing community involvement experience and demonstrating capacity to become a strong indigenous business leader.

Chiming Chow

BC Transit Emerging Leader in Human Resources Award

Donated by BC Transit - Victoria

Awarded to a student 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.

Mariana Bretado Brizuela

CPHR BC & Yukon Opening Doors Award

Donated by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC & Yukon

Awarded to a student in a Human Resource Management & Leadership program who has maintained a cumulative GPA of 8.0 or higher. The successful applicant has volunteered with CPHR BC & Yukon, participated with other students to share learnings and experiences, showed initiative in connecting to industry professionals in leadership roles, and exhibited leadership within their peer group.

Gina Marrello, Emily Mirabelli

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.

Caitlyn Bruce

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 year, who has exhibited their commitment and contributed his time to the HR Community through part-time work experience or extra-curricular activities while maintaining a high academic standing, as chosen by faculty.

Maddi Pierce

John Hurst Award for Innovative Human Resource Management

Donated by InnovativeCommunities.Org Foundation

Awarded to a graduate of a Human Resource Management program who demonstrates outstanding contributions to the community through innovative voluntary work.

Francis Lecours

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.

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Marketing

Amanda Greene

Beate & Kirk Northcott Endowment in Business

Donated by Beate & Kirk Northcott

Awarded to fourth year Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing Major student pursuing a career in sales or marketing management who has demonstrated leadership in the classroom and involvement in the community.

Sergio Pacheco

David Jaffey Memorial Award

Donated by Marina Jaffey

Awarded to the student with the highest grade in Marketing 435 - Sales Management.

Natalie Hudson-Carrigan

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.