Coquitlam, June 13, 2024:
COQUITLAM – The Coquitlam Foundation recently hosted a memorable and inspiring annual Awards Night on June 5th at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. The event brought together fundholders, volunteers community leaders, and guests to celebrate individuals and organizations who have been selected by the volunteer Grants Committee to receive $210,495 in grants and scholarships in recognition of their dedication to the community’s betterment and student success. Special thanks to the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Quantus Homes, Thrifty Foods, and Sandpiper Signs & Decals Inc. who sponsored the annual event, and attendees were treated to a special performance by The Heritage Woods Jazz Combo, led by Ms. Kathy Fester.
“We are thrilled to recognize and support these remarkable individuals and organizations who are making a real difference in our community, “said Executive Director, Carol Brodie. “Through the generosity of our donors and fundholders, we can provide vital funding to empower these changemakers and fuel positive change”.
Despite market volatility and employing conservative investment management, the Coquitlam Foundation has managed a portfolio of over $8 million. In the past year, they were able to distribute grants and scholarships bringing the total amount given back by “the Heart of the Community” to over $3 million since 1992.
The Coquitlam Foundation is proud to continue its tradition of supporting local talent, fostering innovations, and investing in the next generation of leaders. The awards night underscored the organization’s commitment to working together, improving the quality of life, and investing in initiatives that address local needs and opportunities, so we can create positive change and build a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
COQUITLAM FOUNDATION 2024 Awards List
BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS:
Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund Bursaries
Adam Nguyen – $1,000
Aida Ghapanchizadeh – $1,000
Carrie (Cheuk Lam) Chan – $1,000
Claire Zhang – $1,000
Darren Zhao – $1,000
Grace (Jueun) Kim – $1,000 Hasara Illuppella – $1,000 Justin Comeau – $1,000
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Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund Bursaries cont.’
Kyla Criddle – $1,000 Leonardo Maldonado – $1,000
Lorena Sun – $1,000
Lynn Chang – $1,000
Noha Nassar – $1,000
Priya Dhot – $1,000
Rhyan Holmes – $1,000 Sarah Shariff – $1,000
Sierra Smigelski – $1,000 Tina Hashemi – $1,000
CMLA Brodie Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Colton Scully – $1,000
Coquitlam Library Scholarship
Angela Ivanov $500
Chris Cheng $500
Charles Wu $1,500
Rachel Wu $1,500
Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club Dominic Mobilio Bursary
Adrian Cosman – $2,500
Kayla Hong – $2,500
Danielle and Gary Couling Education Scholarship
Angela Lu – $2,500
Lucy (Zhenyu) Wang – $2,500
Engineered Bodies Continuing Education Fund
Nika Hesari Zonuzi – $1,000
James Gordon Stewart Scholarship
Katriel Li – $1,500
Kaylen Lomas – $1,500
Khanghyun Choi – $1,500 Madeline Preddy – $1,500 Sean Crocker- $1,500
Tina Shi – $1,500
Mayor’s Community Fund
Benjamin Hsu Centennial Secondary – $1,000
Kiran Chima Centennial Secondary – $1,000
Daniel Liu Dr. Charles Best Secondary- $1,000
Sanam Moazed Dr. Charles Best Secondary- $1,000
Mayor’s Community Fund cont.’
Adrian Cosman Gleneagle Secondary- $1,000
Victoria Mundell Gleneagle Secondary- $1,000
Chi Abbie Chung Pinetree Secondary- $1,000
Jisoo Lee Pinetree Secondary- $1,000
Raymond A. LeClair Memorial Scholarship
Kian Sonawala – $1,500
Sooyoung Jung- $1,500
Steps Together Fund
Linda (Jiamei) Chen – $1,000
Trans Mountain Fund
Scott MacKinnon – $1,000
Spencer Eigenmann -$1,000
Wingrove Family Fund
Ben McIlhargey – $1,500
Devyn Hartley – $1,500
Symington Endowment Fund
Symington Symbiotic Foundation – $15,000
Gymnastics Excellence Awards – $15,000 Distributed Artistic:
Abby Schmidt
Ainsley Campbell
Athena Hutchinson
Brooklyn Steinfort
Carlaya Millin
Carley Leakos
Eva Patterson Jordan Au
Mila Dos Santos
Niquita Forthich-Balatbat
Sophie Patterson Valentina Matica
Zoe Lorz
Trampoline Gymnastics:
Brooklyn Lee McMeeken
Declan Millin
Emily Christie
Hayden Good
Jasmine Parhar
Trampoline Gymnastics
Jonas Kocak
Kayla Howell
Kira MacDougall
Matt Dykman
Natalie Donovan
Rylan Mallais
Sydney Lovell-Schmidt
Beverly Ann Cook Fund
VGH Hematology and The Leukemia Bone Marrow Transplant Program of BC c/o VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation – $1,000
Bill LeClair Community Fund
Kateslem Youth Society – $3,500
Watershed Watch Salmon Society – $3,500
Carleigh Rae LeClair Fund
Canadian Diabetes Association -$10,000
Community Diversity Fund
Stigma Free Society – $3,500
Coquitlam Foundation Community Fund
Community First Foundation – Backpack Buddies – $3,500
Coquitlam Kin Club – $3,500
Coquitlam Search & Rescue- $2,960
Immigrant Link Centre Society – $3,500
Lumara Grief & Bereavement Care Society – $3,500
NaloxHome Society – $3,500
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) – $3,500
Della & Cam Grant Fund Award
STEM Camp – $2,500
Foundations for Social Change – $3,500
Athletics for Kids Financial Assistance Society (B.C.) – $3,500
Jack and Helen Stiglish
Rick’s Heart Foundation – $3,000
Talitha Koum Society – $3,500
Margaret Susan Price Fund
Katie’s Place Domestic Animal Resource & Education Society – $35,000
Paws for Hope Animal Foundation – $10,000
Michael Coss Brain Injury Fund
Fraser Valley Brain Injury -$5,000
Noura Homes
Coquitlam Kin Club $1,500
Shelagh Elaine Fulton Fund
Arthritis Society – $7,535
Total: $210,495
CONTACT:
Carol Brodie,
Executive Director Coquitlam Foundation
604.468.9598
executive_director@coquitlamfoundation.com