BC Hospitality Foundation Awards Industry Scholarships

On November 24th, 2009, the BC Hospitality Foundation rewarded the hard work of young men andwomen in the hospitality industry for their commitment and drive in their programs. Over $20,000 in scholarships were awarded to students enrolled in various hospitality programs around the province.

PICTURE: Flanked by BCHF Business Development manager Alan Sacks on the left and Vice-President Geoffrey Howes along with BCHF Scholarship Chair Bing Smith on the right, the students honoured from left to right are:

• Yuri Perez Gonzales University of Victoria – Victoria
• Laura Brown North Island College – Campbell River
• Chris Blois Selkirk college – Nelson
• Niranjala Storm Camosun College – Victoria
• Lillie Turner Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops
• Daniel Gibbs Vancouver Community College – Vancouver
• April Erikson Okanagan College – Kelowna
• Kirsten Wolff Douglas College – Coquitlam
• Robin Phelan Royal Roads –Victoria
• Caitlin Mayo Vancouver Community College – Culinary (Pastry)
• Shannon Callanan Vancouver Island University – Nanaimo