Honouring BC Print Leaders with In Memoriam Scholarships at BCIT
Canadian Print Scholarships is pleased to announce that the Canadian Printing Industries Scholarships awarded to students in the Graphic Communications Program at BCIT have been named for the following British Columbia print industry leaders.
Liezl Anne Arellano awarded the Garry Baines In Memoriam Scholarship
Garry was the Executive Director of the BCPIA from 1989 to 1995 and was the inspiration for the establishment of the organization’s student scholarships. His legacy of a sustained commitment to ongoing education initiatives has been an inspiration to many.
Lucas Black awarded the John Kouwenhoven In Memoriam Scholarship
John was a founding partner of Hemlock Printers and a strong advocate for regional training in the print industry. He served at length on the BCPIA board and was known for his commitment to helping individuals achieve their personal best.
Kathleen Anne Dungan Manuel awarded the Peter Purcell In Memoriam Scholarship
Peter established Inter-City Papers in Vancouver in 1984 and had a career in print that spanned 40 years, including an extended role as a Market Development Specialist. He is recognized as a dedicated leader, committed family man, inveterate golfer and the ultimate salesman.
Doug Climie, Vice-Chair of PrintForward and Scholarship Committee Chair mentioned, “We’re proud to continue to recognize and support the next generation of print leaders with scholarships that honour the legacies of those that contributed so much in recent decades. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Liezl, Lucas and Kathleen!”
“The Graphic Communications program is lucky to have had such great support from the industry. Canadian Print Scholarships, in particular, has been and continues to be a strong supporter. We greatly appreciate that, and we hope to continue this partnership as we strive to have knowledgeable, skillful graduates every year.” said Masih Ferdosian, Program Head of Graphic Communications Technology Management at BCIT.
“Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients! We are very happy to support the academic pursuits of these students as they refine the necessary skills to build a rewarding career within the printing and graphic arts industry.”, added Jason Schneider, Board Trustee at Canadian Print Scholarships.
“The mission of Canadian Print Scholarships is to attract the brightest and best students available to the graphic communications industry by providing financial assistance to enroll and continue in a post-secondary management or technical program at an approved institution.”
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