2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients
This year's Outstanding Alumni Award recipients (left-right): Ashley Bitz, community licensed practical nurse, Little Shuswap Band; Tim Ellison, general manager, Vancouver Club; Erin Vickars, department assistant, Culinary Arts, VCC; Vicente Teng, freelance graphic designer and videographer; and Anja Lanz, design engineer, Haakon Industries; Founder and CEO Global Women in Stem Inc.
Vancouver Community College (VCC) honoured its 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients at an on-campus reception on April 27. The awards celebrate the significant contributions made by VCC alumni in their profession, at VCC and in the communities they serve.
“This year’s alumni award recipients are remarkable,” says Ajay Patel, VCC president. “Each in their own way, have made a positive impact in their communities. The diversity and contributions of this year’s recipients truly speaks to the unique pathways and broad spectrum of opportunities that VCC creates for our students. We are so proud to have them as part of our VCC community.”
Outstanding Alumni Award recipients
Congratulations to VCC's most recent Outstanding Alumni Award recipients including:
- Community Contribution – Ashley Bitz, community licensed practical nurse, Little Shuswap Band
- Career Success – Tim Ellison, general manager, Vancouver Club
- Career Success – Anja Lanz, design engineer, Haakon Industries; Founder and CEO Global Women in Stem Inc.
- One to Watch – Vicente Teng, freelance graphic designer and videographer
- Changemaker – Erin Vickars, department assistant, Culinary Arts, VCC
These are the latest in a long history of VCC alumni who have made significant contributions to their industries and community. Each recipient stands out with unique stories of success, inspiration, and dedication.
Watch each recipient's story and learn more about previous award recipients.
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