$ 5,000 SAMANTHA STATCHUK Vancouver Island University , Tourism Management
Growing up with a mom who was a teacher , I learned quickly how important academics were and how teachers drastically impact the lives of each student they teach . I was privileged to have many different teachers influence my education and ultimately my life . They are a huge reason why I succeeded academically , was driven to chase my dreams , and have not been afraid to jump into something new .
$ 3,000 DAVID KIMMEL Bow Valley College , Addiction Studies , Aboriginal Focus
Thanks to all the teachers who gave me their time and believed in me . I am continuing to build more self-confidence and belief in myself as a learner . I feel lucky to have been around teachers who made my classes interesting , challenging , and rewarding . Their positivity and honest feedback have helped me improve my own work as well as my ability to help others in my classes and in my life outside of school .
$ 3,000 CARTER SMITH Okanagan College ( Kelowna ), Mechanical Engineering Technology
In the next ten years , I see myself working as a mechanical engineer in the energy sector to help develop new technologies to bring clean , safe , and reliable energy to Canada and the world . In addition to this , I would like to work with Engineers Without Borders to help design a better world that empowers developing communities .
$ 2,000 JANET LEBLANC Vancouver Island University ( Nanaimo ), Business Diploma
In ten years , I would like to have completed architecture school and joined an architectural firm in Edmonton . Although my career and success are my main focus , ideally , I would also be happily married and starting a family . My partner and I would both be successful in work , and we would be planning to start our own renovation business . We would have also moved home to Vancouver Island so our children could frequently visit their grandparents .
$ 2,000 EMMA GARRETT Utah Valley University , Utah , Dental Hygienist
Teachers have influenced me for the better ! Most importantly , they have shown me my academic potential . In return , I have been able to accomplish more than I ever thought I could because of that influence .
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