Alumni

Outstanding Alumni Awards

VCC's Outstanding Alumni Awards are designed to celebrate the career and community achievements of our graduates and supporters. These annual awards provide an opportunity to honour the quality and expertise of VCC's alumni and friends.

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Nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards are now closed. However, nominations a will be reviewed and considered for the 2025 awards. Nominations are kept on file and brought forward for consideration for three years following the original submission date, with the option to withdraw at any time.

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Our 2022/2023 Recipients

Congratulations to our most recent Outstanding Alumni Award recipients! These are the latest in a long line of VCC alumni that have made significant contributions to their industries and communities.

Honorees represent four distinct categories and each recipient has distinguished themselves with unique stories of success, inspiration, and dedication.

Ashley Bitz

Community Contribution

Home Care Nurse
Little Shuswap Lake Home Care Program

Ashley is a graduate of the Access to Practical Nursing program. She has taken the skills she has learned back to Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band at the Skwlax Wellness Centre and continues to create a community where people feel comfortable getting the care that they need.

Tim Ellison

Career Success

General Manager
The Vancouver Club

A force in the hospitality industry, Tim is a role model, mentor, and teacher to many VCC students and those who work for him. With nearly 50 years of industry experience and a commitment to lifelong learning, Tim shares his knowledge and experience to create an environment where everyone prospers.

Anja Lanz

Career Success

Design Engineer

Beginning her education journey as a new immigrant at VCC, Anja enrolled in the Electronics Technician Program which set in motion her path to becoming a professional engineer. Today Anja uses her platform and influence to advocate for gender equality by supporting fellow women in the engineering profession.

Vicente Teng

One to Watch

Freelance Graphic Designer and Videographer

An international student from the Philippines, Vicente is a talented freelance Graphic Designer and Videographer. As a member of the deaf community, he gives back by contributing his time and talents by co-founding the Deaf Photography Club, inspiring people to contribute and connect no matter the barriers.

Erin Vickars

Changemaker

Department Assistant
Culinary Arts VCC

Erin believes that chefs can change the world. Through her holistic and inclusive approach, Erin has disrupted the industry, created space for voices that have been traditionally silenced, and is a passionate and tenacious member of the Culinary department and VCC community.