Coquitlam, June 20, 2023:
COQUITLAM – The Coquitlam Foundation recently held it’s annual Awards Night on June 7 th at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to celebrate a highly successful year of community philanthropy. The event, attended by invitees only due to limited seating, was sponsored by the Evergreen cultural Centre, Quantus Homes, Thrifty Foods, and Sandpiper Signs & Decals Inc.
According to Carol Cahoon, The Executive Director of the Coquitlam Foundation, it has been an exciting year for grants and scholarship awards. Last year’s in-person event was also a success, prompting the need for a limited guest list again this year. Cahoon expressed her satisfaction with the celebration, stating that it was a wonderful event enjoyed by all.
The attendees were treated to a special performance by Lucas Mason Yao, an eight-year-old musician from Vancouver who has gained global recognition for his exceptional talents in music. Yao has won top awards in national and international piano competitions since the age of five.
Despite market volatility and employing conservative investment management, the Coquitlam Foundation has managed a portfolio of over $7.3 million. In the past year, they were able to distribute grants and scholarships totaling $132, 595. This brings the total amount given back to the community by “the Heart of the Community” to $2.8 million.
Overall, the Coquitlam Foundation’s annual Awards Night served as a testament to their commitment to supporting and enhancing the local community through philanthropic efforts.
COQUITLAM FOUNDATION 2023 Awards List
BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS:
Coquitlam Foundation’s Community Fund
- Colby Ng – $1,000
- Dennis Yang – $1,000
- Ernie Liu – $1,000
- Evan Schatz – $1,000
- Jafar Jeffrey – $1,000
- Jihyeung (Lily) Lim – $1,000
- Joseph Ciao – $1,000
- Kayla Zuo – $1,000
- Kristy Song – $1,000
- Lucas Baxter – $1,000
- Riko Murata- $1,000
- Selina Lydell – $1,000
CMLA Brodie Campbell Bursary
- Kiera Scott – $1,000
Engineered Bodies Continuing Education Fund
- Kamsi Adiegwu – $1,000
James Gordon Stewart Fund
- Daniel Sun – $1,500
- Katty Ayoubzadeh – $1,500
- Lauren Riestra – $1,500
- Leah Song – $1,500
- Liam Fernandes – $1,500
- Marcella Mahon – $1,500
- Nada Nasser – $1,500
- Saaren Van Wijk – $1,500
- Yeni Oh – $1,500
The Mayor’s Community Fund Scholarship
- Joseph Ciao, Centennial Secondary – $1,000
- Jihyeung (Lily) Lim, Centennial Secondary – $1,000
- Ernie Liu, Dr. Charles Best Secondary – $1,000
- Sunnie Kim, Dr. Charles Best Secondary – $1,000
- Skylar Eng-Yee, Gleneagle Secondary – $1,000
- Jafar Jeffrey, Gleneagle Secondary – $1,000
- Connor Scott, Pinetree Secondary – $1,000
- Mika Rvensky, Pinetree Secondary – $1,000
Noura Homes Community Fund Scholarship
- Joshua Hunter – $2,500
Raymond A. LeClair Memorial Scholarship
- Chiara Schenato – $1,500
- Sophia Peckenpaugh – $1,500
The Steps Together Fund
- Alzbeta Molnarova – $1,000
- Itzel Curiel – $1,000
- Vanessa Assad – $1,000
Symington Endowment Fund of $15,000 distributed to:
- Abby Scmidt
- Adeline Fuss
- Aletheia Urstad
- Athena Hutchinson
- Austin Dupray
- Ayden Wang
- Betty Golding
- Brooklyn Lee-McMeeken
- Brooklyn Steinfort
- Carlaya Millin
- Carley Leakos
- Cassius Siddaway
- Claire Ji
- Declan Millin
- Emily Christie
- Eva Patterson
- Gabriella Kovacs
- Hayden Good
- Jasmine Atkins
- Jasmine Parhar
- Jayda Jean-Louis
- Jonas Kocak
- Kayla Howell
- Kella Bessadi
- Kimiko Pausche
- Kira MacDougall
- Kyla Alderson
- Lima Gormick
- Mara Steinfort
- Matt Dykman
- Mia Frohnsdorf
- Natalie Donovan
- Rylan Mallais
- Samuel Dubac
- Scarlett Earl
- Sophie Patterson
- Sydney Lovell-Schmidt
- Tristan Vanden Hoven
- Xavier Morrison
- Zoe Lorz
- Zoe Paluch
Trans Mountain Education Fund
- Ferdinand Tesang – $1,500
- Hailey Mynott – $1,000
- Joshua Li – $1,500
- Tasia Valencia – $1,000
- Zeanne Madda – $1,000
Trevor and Les Wingrove Fund Bursary
- Chase Hanson – $1,500
- Kiera Scott – $1,500
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Fund
- Skylar Eng-Yee – $800
GRANT RECIPIENTS:
Beverly Ann Cook Fund
- Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society – $1,500
Bill LeClair Community Fund:
- Les Echos du Pacifique – $3,150
- Vancouver Avian Research Centre – $7,500
Carleigh Rae LeClair Fund
- Canadian Diabetes Association “D-Camps” – $15,000
Community Diversity Fund
- Fraser Valley Brain Injury Support Group – $1,450
Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund
- Community First Foundation “Backpack Buddies” – $3,500
- The People’s Pantry Food Recovery Society – $3,500
- PLEA Community Services Society of BC “Taking Care of Ourselves Taking Care of Others” -$3,500
- Vancouver International Children’s Festival – $1,500
Della and Cam Grant Fund
- Shelter Movers – $5,000
Shelagh Elaine Fulton Memorial Fund
- The Arthritis Society “Hang Tough” & Summer Camp Program – $3,195
Symington Endowment Fund
- Symington Symbiotic Foundation for children attending the Empowering Steps Summer Camps – $15,000
Total: $132,595