Alum

Outstanding Alumni Awards

VCC's Outstanding Alumni Awards are designed to celebrate the career and community achievements of our graduates and supporters. These annual awards provide an opportunity to honour the quality and expertise of VCC's alumni and friends.

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Nominations for the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards are now closed. However, nominations a will be reviewed and considered for the 2025 awards. Nominations are kept on file and brought forward for consideration for three years following the original submission date, with the option to withdraw at any time. 

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Our 2024 Recipients

Congratulations to our most recent Outstanding Alumni Award recipients! These are the latest in a long line of VCC alumni that have made significant contributions to their industries and communities.

Honorees representing four distinct categories were celebrated at an on-campus reception on Thursday, May 9. Each recipient has distinguished themselves with unique stories of success, inspiration, and dedication.

Samantha Rematore

Community Contribution

Meet Samantha, a proud graduate of VCC's Health Unit Coordinator program! She's making a difference at St. Paul’s Hospital by spearheading initiatives to improve patient care and elevate the community environment. Samantha also generously volunteers her time to support VCC students as they pursue their own careers in healthcare.

Ali Rajabi Memar

Career Success

Meet Ali, a VCC graduate of the LPN & BSN programs, who continues to inspire and support nursing graduates at Providence Health. From Clinical Mentor to volunteer speaker, Ali shares his journey from student to professional, offering invaluable insights and encouragement to VCC students.

Talita Zampieri Lima Mendes

Career Success

Meet Talita, an international student from Brazil, whose journey led her to Canada. Despite the challenges, she showed unwavering commitment to her cosmetology studies, later opening two successful Salon and Spa businesses. Talita also provides study and mentorship opportunities for VCC students.

Lloyd Taganahan

One to Watch

Meet Chef Lloyd, a passionate Red Seal chef who made history as the first Pinoy Chef in Vancouver to earn a Michelin Recommendation at Archer Restaurant. He mentors VCC practicum students, shines in local food blogs, and fosters a vibrant and healthy kitchen culture.

Ashley Bitz
Community Contribution

Tim Ellison
Career Success

Anja Lanz
Career Success

Vicente Teng
One to Watch

Erin Vickars
Changemaker

Bernie Johnson
Career Success

Demitri Kulik, Julia Pavlova
Community Contribution

Esther Winder
Changemaker

Brandt Louie
Honorary Alumni Award

Loni Yee
Community Contribution

Alex Chen
Career Success

Clarissa Roque, Mishel Bouillet
One to Watch

Curtis Krahn
Community Contribution

Jeremy Inglett
Changemaker

Alan Matheson
Career Success

Kyoung Yong Lee
One to Watch

Jim Storie
Lifetime Achievement

Doreen Wong
Changemaker

Nelly Gomez
Community Contribution

Neal Russell
Career Success

Leah Patitucci
One to Watch

Lloyd Arntzen
Honorary Alumnus

Rosemary Bartram
Changemaker

Roshni Kashyap
Community Contribution

Scott Jaeger
Career Success

Emily Upham
One to Watch

Gyda Chud
Lifetime Achievement

Robert N. Brady
Honorary Alumnus

John Carlo (JC) Felicella
Changemaker

Amber Anderson
Community Contribution

Rick Hatswell
Career Success

Christoph von Riedemann
One to Watch

Gottfried (Guff) Muench
Honorary Alumnus

Paul Cecconi
Changemaker

Brenda Stewart
Community Contribution

Mark Andrew
Career Success

Daniel Ruiz
One to Watch