Celebrating all of our students who won scholarships and awards in the Spring 2023 Semester!

1. Kendrick Equipment & Zamboni Company Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in any program offered by the Department of Recreation Studies and have less than 30 accumulated credits. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their first term of the relevant program and be deemed to demonstrate the greatest aptitude and passion toward facilities and operations management.

Award recipient: Zoe (Chun Yi) Lo

2. Recreation Faculty Award
Awarded to a student enrolled full-time or part-time and is taking in RECR 4400 in the last term of the Bachelor of Recreation Management Program. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, manage and evaluate a diverse range of public parks, arts, culture and recreation programs and activities designed to meet the needs of a community. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to use various leadership techniques to enhance the individual, group, and community experiences, as demonstrated through their classwork. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate the capacity to access, engage, and utilize research initiatives that can catalogue and advance recreation, arts, culture and parks understanding and practice. 

Award recipient: Maggie Conway

3. Leading From Within Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who has shown leadership both in the community (i.e. volunteering) and amongst their peers.

Award recipient: Paula Parman

4. Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre Award
Awarded to a student enrolled in the second year of Recreation Leadership and is currently in their fourth term full-time internship. Awarded to a student who during their internship has completed a project that stands out for impact and/or ingenuity amongst the internships for that year.

Award recipient: Jenna Speers

5. Walushka-Warwick Amateur Sporting Scholarship​
Awarded to a graduating Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who has demonstrated the most interest and aptitude in working in the amateur sports area of recreation and has performed well in their internship and demonstrated a willingness to help their fellow students during their studies in the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program.

Award recipient: Abigail Ukich

6. Kate Perkins Award​
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a strong aptitude for developing and administering arts, cultural and special event programming in community recreation settings. Additionally, this student demonstrates an understanding of the value arts and culture programming as well as the capacity as a creative thinker and a team player.​

Award recipient: Tamara Schaupp

7. Joe Dukowski Memorial Scholarship​
Awarded to a graduating Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who has demonstrated a talent for, and an interest in Recreation Facilities operation as well as a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the field.​​

Award recipient: Michael Patrick

8. Course of a Lifetime Godfrey Mende Award​
Awarded to a full-time Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who demonstrates a professional approach to their studies during the program (including a proactive manner that creates a respectful learning environment in class and internship placements, teamwork on group projects, time management skills, on-going commitment to the program, punctuality and regular attendance).​​

Award recipient: Meighen Super

9. Real Estate Foundation of BC Leadership Program Diploma Scholarship A​
Awarded to a full-time graduating Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who had the highest grade in RECR 1170 (Introduction to Recreation Facilities and Environments).​​

Award recipient: Jennifer Bolcsfoldi

10. Smith-Rennie Award for Excellence in Youth Work​
Awarded to a full-time graduating Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who has demonstrated the most interest and aptitude in working in the youth area of recreation and has performed well on the internship and have demonstrated a willingness to help their fellow students during their studies in the program.​​​

Award recipient: Coleman Louie

11. Excellence in Arts and Culture Programming Award​
Awarded to a Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who has demonstrated a high level of interest and aptitude in RECR 2260 (The Arts and Heritage in Recreation).​​​

Award recipient: Alyssa Formosa

12. Real Estate Foundation of BC Leadership Program Diploma Scholarship B​
Awarded to a full-time graduating Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who had the highest percentage grade in RECR 1270 (Applied Skills in Recreation Operations).​​​

Award recipient: Alyssa Formosa

Congratulations to all of our students who won scholarships and awards in the Fall 2022 Semester!

1. Dylan Myers Emerging Leader Award
Awarded to a student who is enrolled in Recreation Leadership Diploma or Bachelor of Recreation Management. The student must strive to enhance their community through volunteer projects or initiatives, have helped enhance the profile of the recreation and or parks profession through involvement in related professional associations or organizations and have demonstrated leadership qualities within their organization regardless of their position title. This may include mentoring or developing other staff, implementing innovative processes, or demonstrating exceptional public relations.

Award recipient: Matthew Morin
"I am so grateful to be awarded the Dylan Myers Emerging Leader scholarship. As a youth programmer with the City of Surrey, I will continue to provide high-quality services for the youth of Surrey and emerge them into leaders for the future. This award validates my dedication and hard work in the youth sector and I am excited to see what’s in store to the evolving world of youth recreation."

2. Recreation Facility Association of B.C. Associate's Scholarship
Awarded to a student who shows strong leadership and a high level of interest and aptitude in RECR 1162. The recipient must also demonstrate a willingness to help their fellow classmates.

Award recipient: Alyssa Formosa
"I am delighted to find a home in the Langara Recreation department, where I feel like I've finally found a path that encompasses my passion for community and culture. It is an honour to be recognized for doing something that I love!"

3. DB Perks Commercial Aquatics Supply Award
Awarded to a student who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Recreation Management Degree, and demonstrates an aptitude or interest in the areas of aquatic programming, aquatic facility operation, and or aquatic facility maintenance.

Award recipient: Arthur Hung
"This scholarship puts me closer to my career goals and providing financial stability to continue to pursue my education. Lifeguarding was my introduction into the recreation world and I am glad to have chosen this path as my career choice. I would like to thank RFABC Patron: DB Perks for selecting me to be this year's Commercial Aquatics Supply award recipient."

4. Mike Powley Memorial Recreation Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the third term of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program who has demonstrated a high level of interest and aptitude in the Recreation 1160 course.

Award recipient: Coleman Louie
"Before I discovered my passion for recreation, I never could have imagined myself winning an academic scholarship. I am so thankful to be in this program learning about what I love. Thank you to my instructors for supporting me and to my family for never giving up on me."

5. DB Perks & Associates Ltd. Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the third term of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program. Student must have demonstrated a talent for and an interest in the aquatics area of recreation, as well as genuine interest in pursuing a career in the field.

Award recipient: Wyatt Corbeil
"I’m honoured to be selected for this scholarship. I love working in recreation and am grateful to be part of Langara’s Recreation Studies program where I have gotten to meet so many amazing people. I want to thank my instructors for their support in my education which has played a big role in my success, as well as D.B. Perks & Associates for their generous scholarship which greatly helps in being able to achieve my goals in recreation."

6. Kendrick Equipment & Zamboni Company Distinction Scholarship
Awarded to a student who is enrolled in part-time or full-time in the Bachelor of Recreation Management who has an aptitude and passion toward facilities and operations management.

Award recipient: Jerica Yoon
"I am truly grateful for this award. Winning the Kendrick Equipment & Zamboni Company Distinction Scholarship means I can focus on pursuing my education with a lot less financial stress. I feel motivated to grow further as a recreation leader who can one day give back to the community."

Congratulations to all of our students who won scholarships and awards this semester!

Congratulations to all of our students who won scholarships and awards this semester!

Mike Powley Memorial Recreation Scholarship

Congratulations to this year’s winner of the Mike Powley Memorial Recreation Scholarship, Maggie Conway! This award is given to a student that has demonstrated a high level of interest and aptitude in the Recreation 1160 course. This recipient must also demonstrate a willingness to help their fellow classmates. Great job, Maggie!

DB Perks & Associate Ltd. Scholarship

Congratulations to the winner of the DB Perks & Associate Ltd. Scholarship, Kayla Callaghan. This award is given to a student that has demonstrated a talent for and an interest in the aquatics area of recreation, as we all an interest in pursuing a career in the field. The recipient must also demonstrate the attributes of a diligent self-starter who works hard to accomplish goals that benefit others.

Recreation Facilities Association of BC Associates Scholarship

Congratulations to the recipient of the Recreation Facilities Association of BC Associates Scholarship, Matthew Morin! This award goes to a student who shows strong leadership and a high level of interest and aptitude in RECR1162. The recipient must also demonstrate a willingness to help their fellow classmates during the Outdoor Field School component of the course. Great job, Matthew!

RFABC Patron: DB Perks – Commercial Aquatics Supply Award

Congratulations to this year’s winner of the Commercial Aquatics Supply Award, Danielle Mageau! The recipient will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Recreation Management Degree, and demonstrate an aptitude or interest in the areas of aquatic programming, aquatic facility operation, and or aquatic facility maintenance. Congratulations, Danielle! 

Kendrick Equipment & Zamboni Company Distinction Scholarship

Congratulations to the recipient of this year’s Kendrick Equipment & Zamboni Company Distinction Scholarship, Julie Kaufman! The student must an aptitude and passion toward facilities and operations management. Great job, Julie!

Dylan Myers Emerging Leader Award

Congratulations to this year's winner of the Dylan Myers Emerging Leader Award, Julie Kaufman! The student must strive to enhance their community through volunteer projects or initiatives, have helped enhance the profile of the recreation &/or parks profession through involvement in related professional associations or organizations and have demonstrated leadership qualities within their organization regardless of his/her position title. Great job, Julie!

Many thanks to all of our sponsors for their continuing support of the program.

Congratulations to all of our students who won scholarships and awards this semester!

Hana Hekal

Course of Fey Mende Award, $400
Awarded to students registered full-time in the graduating year of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program.  The student must have demonstrated a professional approach to their Recreation Diploma studies during the program, including: a proactive manner that creates a respectful learning environment in class and during internships; teamwork on group projects; time management skills; finishes on time; ongoing commitment to the program; punctuality and regular attendance in class.

Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre Association Scholarship, $500
Second year Recreation Leadership student who is currently in their fourth term full-time internship. Awarded to a student who during their internship has completed a project that stands out for impact and/or ingenuity amongst the internships for that year.

The Recreation Foundation of BC Scholarship, $500
This scholarship recognizes the most outstanding graduating student in the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program, as chosen by faculty. The recipient has excelled in the classroom and as a student intern, exhibited leadership skills in all aspects of the Program, and demonstrated a commitment to the broad field of leisure service.

Walushka-Warwick Amateur Sporting Scholarship, $200
The student who demonstrated the most interest and aptitude in working in the amateur sports area of recreation. The winner is working part-time to help pay for their education and has performed well in their internship. They have also demonstrated a willingness to help out their fellow students during their studies in the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program.

Jeffrey Legaspi

Real Estate Foundation Recreation Leadership Diploma Scholarship, $275
Awarded to the student with the top percentage grade in RECR 1270. Students must be registered in a full course load in the fourth term of the program.

Real Estate Foundation of BC Recreation Leadership Diploma Program Scholarship, $275
Awarded to the student with the highest percentage in RECR 1170. The student must be registered in a full course load in the 4th term of the program and must be registered full-time in the Recreation Leadership Program.
“Being awarded these scholarships makes me grateful for all the support I have received from my friends, family, fellow students, and faculty. Moving forward, I feel more confident in my work and it acts as a reminder to apply in-class concepts in the recreation field”.

Kaitlin Morgan

Leading from Within Scholarship, $290
This award is for the graduating student who has shown leadership both in the community (i.e. volunteering) and amongst their peers.

Karlee Grant

Wilsher Programming Scholarship, $200
The student must demonstrate that they are working or volunteering a minimum average of eight hours per week during the first and second terms of the Diploma Program. The student must also demonstrate exemplary leadership in their RECR 1168 Recreation Program Planning special event group, which will be determined through faculty assessment of the following: student rating by team members of group participating, how the student models task completion and support of team members and h ow the student motivates the group to have a quality special event with all team members having vital roles.

CEI Architecture Recreation Leadership Scholarship, $500
Awarded to a full-time Recreation Leadership Diploma Program student who shows strong leadership and a high level of interest and aptitude in RECR 2361 (Applied Leadership in Recreation Organizations). Student must demonstrate a willingness to help their fellow students throughout the term.

Karina Tung

Joe Dukowski Memorial Scholarship, $500
Awarded to a graduating student enrolled in the fourth term of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program. Student must have demonstrated a talent for and an interest in Recreation Facilities operation, as well as a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Recreation.

"I began my post-secondary career studying Health Sciences, thinking that it was the only career path that would allow me to help others to lead healthy and happy lives. I soon realized that I loved what I was doing, while working as a lifeguard and swim instructor, and discovered the Recreation Studies Program at Langara. I then switched my schooling focus, and I am so thankful that I did. I am truly sure that recreation is where I want my career to be, and I am very excited to see what opportunities come my way!"

Kate Perkins Award, $500
The recipient will be enrolled in full or part time studies in the recreation diploma program and have demonstrated a strong aptitude for developing and administrating arts, cultural and special event programming in community recreation settings. The recipient must understand the value arts and culture programming offer all ages in community recreation, and have capacity as a creative thinker to initiate new program ideas, be a team player and have excelled in their Spring internships at a recreation facility that support municipal community recreation. Applicants must provide an essay outlining how they meet the above criteria (no more than one page).

"I am very thankful to be recognized in this capacity. I was never the type of child to be very into sports or physical activity, and found safety and comfort in visual arts and music. Although my focus is in Aquatics right now, I do strive to incorporate various types of recreation into everything that I do, so that I can reduce barriers to recreation and keep recreation inclusive to all."

Smith-Rennie Award for Excellence in Youth Work, $400
Awarded to a full-time student in the fourth term of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program who has demonstrated the most interest and aptitude in working in the youth area of recreation. The successful recipient will have performed well on the internship and have also demonstrated a willingness to help their fellow students during their studies in the program.  Preference will be given to a student who has worked part-time throughout the program.

"Being recognized for work with youth is very meaningful to me, as I am incredibly passionate about making recreation something that is sought after by everyone. I currently work with youth by teaching swimming lessons and lifeguarding, and by teaching youth, along with all other ages, about the importance of basic skills and safety in and around water, I hope to save lives as well as encourage recreation in Aquatics."

Alexandra Pastega

Excellence in Arts and Culture Programming Award, $250
Awarded to student who has demonstrated a high level of interest and aptitude in RECR 2260 course. Part-time students qualify, but student must be eligible to graduate from the Recreation Leadership Program the year the award is given.

Benjamin Caviglia

Michelle Stebnicki Scholarship, $200
A graduating student enrolled in the fourth term of the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program that has attended the program as a part-time student (3-8 credits per term) for at least two terms. Demonstrated strong interest and aptitude towards their studies. The student must also demonstrate attributes of a diligent self-starter who works hard to accomplish goals that benefit others.

DEGREE

Suzanne Schmidt

Recreation Faculty Award, $480
The recipient will be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student, taking in RECR 4400, in the last term of the Bachelor of Recreation Management Program. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, manage and evaluate a diverse range of public parks, arts, culture and recreation programs and activities designed to meet the needs of a community. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to use various leadership techniques to enhance the individual, group, and community experiences, as demonstrated through their classwork. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate the capacity to access, engage, and utilize research initiatives that can catalogue and advance recreation, arts, culture and parks understanding and practice.  If all above criteria is met, preference will be given to student with the highest CGPA.

Many thanks to all of our sponsors for their continuing support of the program.