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BCIT Distinguished Awards Gala 2023
November 2, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm PDT
On November 2, 2023, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will host the 18th annual Distinguished Awards Gala, honouring 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.
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