May 10, 2021
Smith-Rennie Award for Excellence in Youth Work
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Smith-Rennie Award for Excellence in Youth Work, Maggie Conway! This award goes to the student that demonstrated the most interest and aptitude in working in the youth area of recreation. The successful recipient has performed well on the internship and also demonstrated a willingness to help their fellow students during their studies in the program. Great job Maggie!
Excellence in Arts and Culture Programming Award
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Excellence in Arts and Culture Programming Award, Maggie Conway! This award is given to a student who has demonstrated a high level of interest and aptitude in the RECR2260: Arts and Heritage in Recreation Course. Great job, Maggie!
Real Estate Foundation of BC Leadership Program Diploma Scholarships
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Real Estate Foundation of BC Leadership Program Diploma Scholarships, Maggie Conway! 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) and RECR 1270 (Applied Skills in Recreation Operations). Great job, Maggie!
Course of a Lifetime Godfrey Mende Award
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Course of a Lifetime Godfrey Mende Award, Maggie Conway! 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). Well done, Maggie!
Walushka-Warwick Amateur Sporting Scholarship
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Walushka-Warwick Amateur Sporting Scholarship, Kayla Callaghan! This award is given to 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. Congratulations, Kayla!
Kate Perkins Award
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Kate Perkins Award, Kayla Callaghan! 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. Great job, Kayla.
Wilsher Programming Scholarship
Congratulations this year's winner of the Wilsher Programming Scholarship, Kayla Callaghan! This award goes to the student that demonstrates exemplary leadership skills in their RECR1168 Recreation Program Planning special event group. Great job, Kayla!
Kitsilano War Memorial Community Center Association Scholarship
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Kitsilano War Memorial Community Center Association Scholarship, Matthew Morin! This award is given to a student who during their internship completed a project that stands out for impact and/or ingenuity amongst the internships for that year. Great job Matthew!
Leading from Within Scholarship
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Leading from Within Scholarship, Matthew Morin! This award goes to the graduating student that has shown leadership both in the community and amongst their peers. Great job, Matthew!
Joe Dukowski Memorial Scholarship
Congratulations of this year's winner of the Joe Dukowski Memorial Scholarship, Samson Lee! This award goes to the student who has demonstrated a talent for and interest in Recreation Facilities Operation, as well as a genuine interest in pursuing a career in recreation. Congratulations, Samson!
Kendrick Equipment & Zamboni Company Excellence Scholarship
Congratulations to this year's winner of the Kendrick Equipment & Zamboni Company Excellence Scholarship, Bryson Stoughton! The winner of this award is deemed to demonstrate the greatest aptitude and passion toward facilities and operations management. Congratulations, Bryson!