Thank you!
Many thanks to everyone who attended our 18th annual Distinguished Awards at the Westin Bayshore on November 2, 2023. We were proud to recognize 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.
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
Learn more about our recipients:
BCIT gratefully acknowledges the generous sponsors who make the 2023 Distinguished Awards possible.
Watch the highlights of the 2019 Distinguished Awards gala below.
For information about this event, please contact awardsdinner@bcit.ca
Past award recipients
Nominations
Do you know outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves in their lives and careers? Nominate a leader for an Honorary Doctorate, a BCIT alumnus for a Distinguished Alumni Award, or a current BCIT student for an Outstanding Student Leadership Award.