Released: December 22, 2022 | Last Updated: June 28, 2023 Story School of Business Giving Congratulations Business Award Recipients! Territory AcknowledgementCamosun 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 2023 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 $82,280 to 91 deserving business students.Message from the DeanA 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 recipientsAccounting & FinanceApplied Business TechnologyBusiness AdministrationCo-operative EducationEconomics, Quantitative Methods & UT BusinessHospitality, Tourism, & Golf ManagementManagement & Human Resource LeadershipMarketingThank you to all donors who so generously support Camosun studentsIf 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 & FinanceKeely GrassAccounting and Finance Faculty Determination and Perseverance AwardDonated by the Accounting & Finance FacultyAwarded to an accounting student who shows outstanding determination and perseverance.Gourbonn HerreraAccounting and Finance Faculty Giving-Back AwardDonated by the Accounting & Finance FacultyAwarded to an accounting student who embodies the principle of "giving back" through volunteer work within the college and/or Greater Victoria community.Anna KiechleAgatha Thalheimer Academic Excellence and Working Cooperatively AwardDonated by the Accounting & Finance FacultyAwarded 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. Jessica Lindahl, Liqin Zhao, Hoi Yee CheungAssociation of Women in Finance ScholarshipDonated 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.Zhen LiuBaker Tilly Victoria Ltd. AwardDonated 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.Simon Perez ArmasBC Transit Emerging Leader in Finance AwardDonated 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.Emma TrudeauBob Brown Award in AccountingDonated by the Accounting & Finance FacultyAwarded 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.Simon Perez Armas, Emma TrudeauCPA Award in AccountingDonated 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.Sarah KrzymowskiCPA Education Foundation Award in AuditingDonated by the Certified Professional Accountants of BCAwarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 380. Natalia PreanicovCPA Education Foundation Award in Performance ManagementDonated by the Certified Professional Accountants of BCAwarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 420. Ajay KumarCPA Education Foundation Award in TaxationDonated by the Certified Professional Accountants of BCAwarded to an accounting student who is pursuing a CPA designation and has the top mark in ACCT 240, ACCT 375 or ACCT 475. Deborah-Anne BertinDon Lindsay Award in AccountingDonated by the School of Business FacultyAwarded 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.Nimrith DhillonDoug Murray Award in Accounting Donated by the School of Business FacultyAwarded 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.Scott JohnstonEstelle Inman Award in Accounting Donated by the School of Business FacultyAwarded 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. Alyssa Michelle AlvaranJared Hill Memorial Award in AccountingDonated by the Hill Family and FriendsAwarded to an accounting student who shows encouragement and empathy for their fellow students, empowering them to be better.Carah Webster, Heekyung HwangJoe Giles Memorial Award in Accounting & FinanceDonated by the School of Business Faculty and Staff and D. GilesAwarded 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.Nicholas JennerJohn Hadfield Memorial ScholarshipDonated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BCAwarded 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.Huiyi DengJohn Somers Award in AccountingDonated by the School of Business FacultyAwarded 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.Jolla ConolKeith Prowse Memorial Entrance Accounting AwardDonated by the Prowse FamilyAwarded 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.Huixin OuLevie Dixon Award in Taxation Donated by the Accounting & Finance DepartmentAwarded 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.Teanna CousineauMetrics Women in Finance and Technology AwardDonated 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.Wei FanPeter McNeil Award in Accounting Donated by the School of Business FacultyAwarded 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.Henrique Tebet BallarinTD Bank ScholarshipDonated by TD BankAwarded 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.Holly FaulknerVictoria Chartered Accountants Association Legacy Award - Bachelor in Business Administration, AccountingDonated by the Victoria Chartered Accountants AssociationAwarded 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.Hyejin ParkVictoria Chartered Accountants Association Legacy Award - Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration, AccountingDonated by the Victoria Chartered Accountants AssociationAwarded 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.Back to topApplied Business TechnologyFrancis Lecours ABT Retired Faculty AwardDonated 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.Riley Keigan, Kristina RozehnalBC Notaries and The Notary Foundation of BC AwardDonated by the BC Notaries and The Notary Foundation of BCAwarded to students enrolled in the Certificate in Legal Office Assistant Program, for academic excellence combined with demonstrated leadership abilities.Alex TwinCarfa Lawton Legal Office Assistant AwardDonated by Carfa Lawton LLP LawyersAwarded to support an Indigenous student enrolled in the Legal Office Assistant program at Camosun College.Maya Payton-SchmidDon and Joyce Brake AwardDonated by Don and Joyce BrakeAwarded to an Applied Business Technology student who has excelled in his/her chosen specialty.Caitlin McKenzieInformation and Records Management Association of Victoria AwardDonated by the Information and Records Management Association Awarded to an Applied Business Technology student for academic excellence in Records Management.Tammy GunningLisa Woodward Memorial AwardDonated by the Jones, Emery, Hargreaves, Swan LLP LawyersAwarded to a student graduating from the Certificate in Legal Office Assistant Program who has shown particular strength in Real Estate Conveyancing.Amy GrozelleReal Estate Foundation of BC Endowed AwardDonated by the Real Estate Foundation of BCAwarded 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.Dayna McLeanSitka 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.Damara PaulsenSylvia 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.Back to topBusiness AdministrationTia Dwyer, Seth HollingsheadBrian McWha Memorial AwardDonated by the McWha Family Awarded to students with the highest GPA in any School of Business program.Antonia NolteCamosun International Degree AwardDonated by Camosun InternationalAwarded to an international student in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who has achieved high academic standing.Fatima BurgaCamosun International Diploma AwardDonated by Camosun InternationalAwarded to an international student in a Business Diploma program who has achieved high academic standing.Chiming ChowCamosun International Post Degree Diploma AwardDonated by Camosun InternationalAwarded to an international student in the Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration program who has achieved high academic standing.Mary Morris, Chloe BuffaloChung Family AwardDonated by the Chung FamilyAwarded to single parents enrolled in any School of Business program (three or more courses per semester) and in good academic standing. Molly NelsonHector and Cecilia Duprey Achievement AwardDonated by the Duprey Family and the School of Business FacultyAwarded 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.Jessica LindahlKewal and Nasib Bains Award in Business AdministrationDonated by Kewal and Nasib BainsAwarded 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.)Anonymous RecipientMark Scott Memorial AwardDonated by the Scott Family and FriendsAwarded to a student demonstrating excellence in a hospitality, tourism, leadership or marketing program.Ty FerreiraPacific 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.Iana ZavolokaVera Goodman Spirit AwardDonated 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.Nicole Edestrand, Jessie BergeronVictoria Real Estate Board Business Division AwardsDonated by the Victoria Real Estate BoardAwarded to students returning to continue second year studies in a School of Business diploma programs who have demonstrated commitment and high academic standing.Back to topCo-operative EducationTiffany CheungGordon Hutcheson Memorial Co-op AwardDonated 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.Back to topEconomics, Statistics & UT BusinessAnna KiechleJack Guthrie Award in EconomicsDonated by the Economics, Statistics & UT Business FacultyAwarded to the student with the highest grades in Principles of Micro and Macro Economics and Intermediate Micro and Macro Economics.Back to topHospitality, Tourism, & Golf ManagementJoel VargheseDestination Greater Victoria AwardDonated 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.Kenneth Chan, Sana Miyoshi, Phuc Nguyen, Elvina BeatrixDunlop House Restaurant AwardDonated 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.Sara TritesFairmont Hotels - Empress Hotel AwardDonated by the Fairmont Empress HotelAwarded 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.Harry Tham, Vianca Mariella Ambra A. AguilarHospitality & Tourism Management Applied Learning AwardDonated 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.Victor Oseguera Herrera, Fernanda Mendes dos SantosHospitality Management Student Society AwardDonated by Hospitality Management Student Society Selected by their classmates, these students work hard, are motivated and show enthusiasm in the Hospitality Management Program. Tuyet Anh TranHotel Association of Greater Victoria AwardDonated by the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria Awarded to the Hospitality Management program graduate with the top grade point average.Joren Ezra L. ApalHotel Association of Greater Victoria Co-op Education AwardDonated 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.Mariana de Fatima Renosto ToledoHotel Grand Pacific AwardDonated by Hotel Grand PacificAwarded 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.Breyn BanksThomas John Ferris Memorial Award for Hospitality ManagementDonated by the Thomas John Ferris Memorial Scholarship Fund held at Victoria Foundation & Ferris Oyster BarAwarded 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.Miranda McCueVessel Liquor Mixology AwardDonated 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. Pooja BatagallaVessel Liquor Social Responsibility AwardDonated 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.Kaitlyn SimonsVictoria Guest Services Network Award of ExcellenceDonated 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.Back to topManagement & Human Resource LeadershipLinda CarmichaelAlec Lee Award of Excellence in Human Resource ManagementDonated by Alec LeeAwarded to the Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership graduate with the highest GPA in years 3 and 4.Alexandra MosimannBC Transit Emerging Leader in Human Resources AwardDonated by BC TransitAwarded 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.Anonymous RecipientCPHR Opening Doors AwardDonated by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC & YukonAwarded 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. Pablo Gonzalez OjedaHugh Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship in Human Resource Management StudiesDonated 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.Carlos Abril, Lauren VosJames Rowlands Human Resources Award Donated by Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia & Yukon Awarded to Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management & Leadership students enrolled in 3rd or 4th yr, who have 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.Monika BhardwajJohn Hurst Award for Innovative Human Resource ManagementDonated 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.Conrad MooreLeadership Legacy AwardDonated 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.Caitlin McKenzie, Riley Botting, Sherrie CooperThe Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation Fund for IBL Students AwardDonated by Allen and Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foundation Awarded to students with good academic standing, bringing community involvement experience and demonstrating capacity to become a strong indigenous business leader.Back to topMarketingIsabella McKnight, Maher FarahBeate & Kirk Northcott Endowment in BusinessDonated by Beate & Kirk Northcott Awarded to fourth year Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing Major students pursuing a career in sales or marketing management who have demonstrated leadership in the classroom and involvement in the community.Natasha KocijancicDavid Jaffey Memorial AwardDonated by Marina Jaffey Awarded to the student with the highest grade in Marketing 435 - Sales Management.Alyxandra PickettMarketing Legacy AwardDonated 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.Thomas WalkerMurray-Thibert AwardDonated by School of Business FacultyAwarded to a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major with the top GPA in the program.Abigail MusilSales and Marketing Executives of Victoria - Marketing Excellence AwardDonated 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.Molly NelsonVictoria Chinese Commerce Association ScholarshipDonated by the Victoria Chinese Commerce Association Awarded to a 2nd year Business Administration student with the top mark in BUS 280 Entrepreneurship.Back to top Make a gift If you're interested in supporting the School of Business and our students please contact the Camosun Foundation or donate online.Donate NowContact informationMonique Tatum Program Assistant 250-370-4132tatum@camosun.ca