Trades and Technology Awards
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May 23, 2012
The School of Trades and Technology annual Student Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 17, 2012. More than 100 awards were presented, for a total value of $51,500.
Thank you to all the donors and the College Foundation for funding these awards, allowing Camosun to honour these exceptional students who worked extremely hard to make the most of their education.
Congratulations to all the award recipients!
View the complete list of awards and recipients (365KB pdf)
Special Awards
Distinguished Alumni Award
Jennifer Macknak (Plumbing)
Awarded to a female in a male-dominated field who demonstrated leadership potential with the program.
Sponsored by Shelley Zapp
Student Kurtis Syzmczak receives Pacific Solar Award from sponsor James Smyth of Pacific Solar Smart Homes.
Technology Award of Excellence
Robert Wood (Civil Engineering Technology)
Awarded to a graduating student from a technology program who has demonstrated academic excellence and whose accomplishments outside of class exemplify Camosun College's commitment to excellence in learning.
Sponsored by School of Trades & Technology
ASTTBC Award of Excellence
Scott Brown (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
David Spinks (Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology)
Awarded to a student in any one of Camosun's technology programs accredited by ASTTBC and/or CTAB who has shown exceptional commitment to community service and is applying their technology education through volunteerism.
Sponsored by ASTTBC
Construction Trades Foundation Program Award of Excellence
Jason Wang (Electrical)
Awarded to a graduate of a Foundation Program who has demonstrated exceptional all-around performance.
Sponsored by Independent Contractors & Businesses Association of BC
Vancouver Island Construction Association Apprentice Scholarship
Kevin Nilsson (Electrical-Spectrum Community School)
David McCunnie (Plumbing-Francis Kelsey Secondary)
Awarded to the high school apprentice participating construction trades technical training for the highest technical training achievement.
Sponsored by the Vancouver Island Construction Association
Trades Competitor's Award
Jon Guthrie (Sheet Metal)
Awarded to a Trades student for their outstanding performance in a Trades Competition and recognizing the student's excellent achievement in a Provincial, National or International competition in their chosen trade.
Sponsored by BC Construction Industry
John Drysdale Memorial Award
Tyler Hasebe (Welding)
Awarded to the top all-round Trades student for achievement in course work, attitude and relationship with fellow students and instructors, as well as contribution to both the College and community.
Sponsored by the John Drysdale Memorial Endowment Fund
Lockheed Martin Award
Noel Bellis (Plumbing)
Awarded to a student of Aboriginal heritage who has shown initiative in setting and working towards their educational goals.
Sponsored by Lockheed Martin
Rotary Club of Saanich Trades and Technology Award
John McNeely (Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology)
Awarded to a student who demonstrates hard work and outstanding citizenship while maintaining good marks.
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Saanich
Rotary Club of Royal Oak Trades Award
Vijesh Sharma (Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics)
Awarded to a Trades student who has demonstrated an outstanding attitude, dedication and persistence.
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Royal Oak
Construction Trades Apprenticeship Award
Jeffrey Woodthorpe (Plumbing)
Awarded to a student currently doing their apprenticeship training at Camosun College who has achieved high academic standing, demonstrated strong and practical interpersonal skills and has outstanding potential for the future in their chosen discipline.
Sponsored by Vancouver Island Building & Construction Trades Council
Program Advisory Appreciation Awards
Doug Speller (Plumbing)
Peter Breen (CRD)
Awarded to Trades and Technology Program Advisory Committee members in appreciation of their efforts within the committee.
Sponsored by the School of Trades & Technology
Skills Canada Appreciation Award
Stephen Lang / Saryta Schaerer (Computer Systems Technology)
- Cam Russell / Al Van Akker (Carpentry)
In recognition of their contribution to Skills Canada BC 2012
Sponsored by the School of Trades & Technology
Last updated: June 6, 2012 3:23 pm
