On Nov 2, we celebrate exceptional leadership and achievements of the BCIT community
Date: 02 November 2023
Location: Burnaby, BC
BCIT will host the 18th annual Distinguished Awards at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver to recognize a total of five recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Student Leadership Award. Through their exceptional leadership and achievements, this year’s honourees reflect the values of BCIT and are an inspiration in their fields.
As Collaborator Sponsors, we are committed to excellence in leadership and proud to celebrate the honourees.
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Congratulations to the 2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards Recipients!
BCIT Distinguished Alumni Award:
- Dr. Candy Ho, EdD, CDP (Leadership, 2007) – President, Career Connection Consulting and Career Development Educator and Scholar
- Brian Fry (Marketing Management, 1986) – Tech Entrepreneur and Industry Evangelist & Strategic Shareholder, Iris Energy
BCIT FSA Distinguished Alumni Award:
- Dr. Judy Shandler (Information Technology Professional, 2000) – Faculty, BCIT School of Energy; Retired Senior Business Analyst, BCIT Information Technology Services
BCIT Outstanding Student Leadership Award:
- Samantha Bienias (Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2020) – Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Echocardiographer, Guardian Radiology
- Barbara James (Trades Discovery for Women, 2006; Carpentry, 2023) – Advocate for Women in Trades & Instructor, BCIT School of Construction and the Environment