VCC Outstanding Alumni Awards

Bernie Johnson, Career Success
Director of HR, Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver

Bernie has proudly represented VCC over his two-decade rise through the hospitality industry. In addition to being a major employer, he continues to provide student mentorship and program advising.

Demitri Kulik, Community Contribution
Utility Maintenance Worker, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

A role model in building services, Demitri offers career sessions and work experiences to VCC students. With a heart for his community, Demitri also redeployed to service low-income housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Julia Pavlova, Community Contribution
General Duty Nurse, St. Paul’s Hospital

Since graduating, Julia has become a public face for those who work directly with COVID-19 patients. In addition to providing highly demanding health care, she has frequently represented her fellow workers in local media.

Esther Winder, Changemaker
Emergency Planning Technician, Secwepemc Health Caucus

Esther uses out-of-the-box thinking to help address the social determinants of health issues in her First Nations community and was a driving force behind a new Secwepemc Collaborative Emergency Management Agreement. 

Brandt Louie, Honorary Alumni Award
VCC Foundation Donor

As a perennial volunteer, donor, and supporter of VCC students, Mr. Louie has served on the Foundation Board and chaired numerous committees that led highly impactful fundraising events for scholarships and bursaries.