A philanthropic organization that lifts up students and groups in Coquitlam doled out $210,495 in scholarships and grants this month.
On Wednesday, June 5, the Coquitlam Foundation, which manages a portfolio of more than $8 million to support students with their post-secondary education and sport fees as well as nonprofits, distributed the funds at its annual Awards Night.
Held at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, the event saw the award recipients recognized before donors, community leaders, volunteers and guests; the Heritage Woods Secondary’s jazz combo under Kathy Fester also entertained the crowd.
Here’s the list of the 2024 winners:
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
- 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 - $1,500m
- 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
- 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
- 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 (BC) - $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
To learn more about the Coquitlam Foundation and to give, call 604-468-9598, email [email protected] or visit the organization’s website.
