The School of Business is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 student awards! This year, Camosun’s School of Business, in partnership with the College Foundation, awarded $99,565 to 97 deserving business students.
Dave Pritchard, Chair of the Hospitality Program with an award winner and a donor.
Message from the Deans
A heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients on your remarkable achievements. You are outstanding students who have earned our recognition. We offer our sincere thanks to our donors for their continued support of Թϱ 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 762 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 9 or more college credits. Congratulations, this is a remarkable achievement.
We wish each of you every success and the very best in your journey ahead.
- Steven Rumpel | Acting Dean, School of Business
- Carl Everitt | Associate Dean, School of Business
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
- Sport Management
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 Foundationǰdonate online.
Accounting & Finance
Alexus Korpela
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.
Yin Li
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.
Hailey Olson
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.
Mackenzie Cosburn, Yulisa Zhai
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.
Keely Grass, Sintu Mathew, Dorothea Mauger
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.
Susan Thomas
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.
Jenny Zhang
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.
Bo Xu
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 Թϱ or accounting community. This could be through networking, service or volunteering.
Adrian White, Dorothea Mauger
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.
Luke Borgerson
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.
Tian Gan
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.
Nick Guerette
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.
Adrian White
Doane Grant Thornton Foundation Award
Donated by the Doane Grant Thornton
Awarded to an accounting student with financial need, is a graduate from a Vancouver Island Secondary School and demonstrates commitment to their community.
Harrison Ewer
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.
Caroline Holmes
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.
Kelvin Yuan
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.
Dave Posadas
Graphite Group Accounting Award
Donated by The Graphite Group
This award is available to an accounting student with high academic standing who has successfully completed ACCT 240 and has an interest in working in public practice.
Caitlin Bobolo
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.
Karina Chung, Lena Kryachok
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.
Holly Cheung
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.
Amanda White
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.
Simon Kightley
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.
Carah Webster
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.
Mary Harris
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, caregiving, or employment.
Terence Baluyut
Reliable Tax Service Award in Taxation
Donated by Reliable Tax Services
Awarded to a fulltime Year 3 or 4 student who has completed the 3rd year of studies in the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting program, has achieved a minimum grade of A- in ACCT 240 and has demonstrated motivation to succeed in their field, and who excels at volunteering, sports or other extracurricular activities.
Fabio Intriago Molina
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.
Danmin Chen
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.
Vishal Goyal
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.
Applied Business Technology
Sydney Lowe
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.
Lex Garcia-Vieira
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.
Sydelia Rego, Amélie Millar
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.
Chantel Nelson
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 Թϱ.
Nanditha Sabu
Don and Joyce Brake Award
Donated by Joyce Brake
Awarded to an Applied Business Technology student who has excelled in his/her chosen specialty.
Lachlan Stewart
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.
Alex Volchek
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.
Paige Taylor-Blacker
Real Estate Foundation of BC Endowed Award
Donated by the Real Estate Foundation of BC
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated teamwork and a good attitude, along with good academic standing in the Real Estate Law and Conveyancing course.
Thom Li
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 Թϱ.
Charlie Burtnick
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.
Business Administration
Chloe Buffalo
Angus Walton Fedoruk Business Award
Donated by Angus Fedoruk
This award is for a business student who is well-rounded and demonstrates professionalism and leadership.
Young Yu, Medea Calsin Murdoch
Brian McWha Memorial Award
Donated by the McWha Family
Awarded to students with the highest GPA in any School of Business program.
Camila Garzon Garzon
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.
Sayaka Yokoi
Camosun International Diploma Award
Donated by Camosun International
Awarded to an international student in a Business Diploma program who has achieved high academic standing.
Jzyl Dico
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.
Jenny Zhang
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.
Ana Garcia Hernandez
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.
Simon Kightley
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.
Angela Allinger
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).
Kelsie Roze
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.
Teddy Kissinger
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.
Alexus Korpela
Robin Baskerville-Bridges Memorial Fund
Donated by the Family & Friends of Robin Baskerville-Bridges
Awarded to a student who has successfully completed at least one of BUS 140, BUS 145 and/or ABT 162, has shown eagerness to learn and applied the information learned to a personal situation. The preferred candidate will also embrace the visual arts.
Zaydi Zuydervelt
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.
Jennifer Wilde, Carla Greensitt
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 program who have demonstrated commitment and high academic standing.
Co-operative Education
Saffron Hilder
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 who has completed at least one co-op work term with distinction in the past year.
Economics, Statistics & UT Business
Juana Valentina Arias Romero
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.
Hospitality, Tourism, & Golf Management
Rinon Hashiba
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.
Jyoti Devi, Damanpreet Kaur, Carlyn Nguyen, Isidora Vivar Rodriguez
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.
Fernanda Mendes dos Santos
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.
Kate Manga, Ema Camilo
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.
Ethan Su, Ken Phan
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.
Mariana Fuentes Cruz
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.
Phimthong Muenthip
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.
Wow Hanphitak
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.
Yumemi Sugawara
Inn at Laurel Point Hospitality Award
Donated by Inn at Laurel Point
Awarded to a student in a Hospitality Management program with a high GPA who demonstrates a service attitude, commitment to the hotel industry and reflects the desired culture and values of the Inn at Laurel Point.
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 Թϱ 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.
Genevieve Bachmann
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.
Adriana Mendez Olvera
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.
Bailey Moore
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
Aisling Seabrook
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.
Aiden Adams, Chloe Buffalo
Allen and Loreen Vanderkerkhove Family Foundation Fund for IBL Student Award
Donated by Allen & Loreen Vanderherkhove Family Foundation
Awarded to students in good academic standing, bringing community involvement experience and demonstrating capacity to become a strong indigenous business leader.
Caitlyn Bruce
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.
Francis Lecours
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.
Medea Calsin Murdoch
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.
Dex Owen
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 their time to the HR Community through part-time work experience or extra-curricular activities while maintaining a high academic standing, as chosen by faculty.
Dex Owen
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.
Mackenzie Williamson
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.
Marketing
Molly Nelson
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.
Julimar Aguilar
David Jaffey Memorial Award
Donated by Marina Jaffey
Awarded to the student with the highest grade in Marketing 435 - Sales Management.
Anna Mulcaster
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 Kapler, Molly Nelson
Murray-Thibert Award
Donated by the School of Business Faculty
Awarded to students in their final year of study in the Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major with the top GPAs in the program.
Leif Buchanan
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.
Lauryn Young
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.
Sport Management
Maggie Henderson
Pearl and Knud Boelt Centre for Sport Awards
Donated by Pearl and Knud Boelt
Awarded to a Centre for Sport & Exercise Education student in their final year of study.
Amy Horvath
Greater Victoria 55+ Games Legacy Award
Donated by the Greater Victoria 55+ Games Society
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Sport Management Diploma, Degree or Post Degree Diploma program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated volunteer efforts in the community, experience in event management and/or delivery and be in good academic standing.
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Chris Berghuis
Acting Senior Advancement OfficerThe Camosun Foundation