Foundation and Alumni

VCC 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 celebrate the quality and expertise of VCC's alumni and friends, and help us reconnect our alumni back to the College community with the new set of 2022/2023 Outstanding Alumni recipients. 

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.  


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ASHLEY BITZ, Community Contribution
https://www.youtube.com/embed/YeqvRB8hcog

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


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Tim Ellison, Career Success
https://www.youtube.com/embed/S27NPE4kkNo

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.


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Anja Lanz, Career Success
https://www.youtube.com/embed/_M_QdOHjSL8

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.


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Vicente Teng, One to Watch
https://www.youtube.com/embed/x1Yb5kHxKoM

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.


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Vicente Teng, One to Watch
https://www.youtube.com/embed/XErRCkleQho

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.

Loni Yee - Community Contribution

Alex Chen - Career Success

Clarissa Roque - One to Watch

Mishel Bouillet - One to Watch

 

Curtis Krahn - Community Contribution

Jeremy Inglett - Changemaker

Alan Matheson - Career Success

Kyoung Yong Lee - One to Watch