Scholarship Recipients

Each year the BCRPA awards scholarships to students at post-secondary institutions across the province who demonstrate leadership potential in the parks and recreation sector.

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Congratulations to the 2021 Scholarship Recipients!

Alanna Tieszen

Lanagara College, Bachelor of Recreation Management

Alanna Tieszen has been described as intelligent, curious, and a life-long learner. Faculty of the program describe her as thoughtful and analytical, and she asks relevant compelling questions that push her thinking as well as that of her peers. She has a heart for building a community that is well and engaged.

Throughout her academic studies, Alanna has been able to maintain high marks, and produce works of academic excellence while also working full-time as Lifestyle and Program Manager at Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence in Langley, creating and delivering recreation programs to over 150 seniors. She also volunteers as Run Director for the DRIME Run for the Nations, and as Substitute Instructor at Richmond Academy of Dance, while also enjoying many recreational activities.

She is looking forward to continuing to help people reach their full potential and offering opportunities that challenge their perceived understanding of quality of life.

Dave Osborne

Vancouver Island University, Bachelor of Arts, Recreation and Tourism Management program

David has been described as a leader and a mentor, in both his classes and in his work as a skating instructor in Nanaimo, helping youth develop their individual skating and hockey skills. He has also been described as an ambassador for community sport and recreation, and someone who creates positive and meaningful change within the local community.

David has been a Dean’s List student since 2019, while also working as a skating instructor for the City of Nanaimo. He is active in the community as a volunteer hockey coach with the North Island Silvertips, and is an athlete, participating in multiple sports. He’s also had experience working in municipal parks maintenance in Ladysmith.

David has a passion for sustainable outdoor recreation and protecting the environment, and sees recreation playing a large role in protecting it. His goal is to lead with ideas that will help shape the future world of recreation and leisure as well as motivate his peers to rise to their potential abilities. He looks forward to a career where he can provide recreation experiences for the community and create sustainable outdoor recreation spaces that protect our environment.

Learn more about the 2021 Provincial Award Recipients and Student Scholarship Recipients.

Past Recipients

2020

Dylan Myers

Langara College, Bachelor of Recreation Management

Megan Fortune

Vancouver Island University, Recreation and Tourism Management

Nicole Bracewell

University of Victoria, Recreation and Health Education

2019

Amy Cornish

Langara College, Bachelor Degree Program

Jewel Dimayuga

Langara College, Diploma Program

2018

Emily Beaudoin

University of Victoria

Korine Hawksby

Langara College, Bachelor Degree Program

Sandip Gill

Langara College, Diploma Program

Above: (Left to Right) Trisha Davison, BCRPA President Elect; Sandip Gill, Langara College; Doug Perks, DB Perks & Associates; Korine Hawksby, Langara College; and Rebecca B Tunnacliffe, BCRPA CEO.

2017

Amy Cornish

Langara College, Diploma Program

Amy Scholarship

Above (left to right): Jennifer Wilson, BCRPA Board President; Doug Perks, DB Perks & Associates (Award Sponsor); Amy Cornish; Rebecca Tunnacliffe, BCRPA CEO

Lauren King

University of Victoria

Lauren Scholarship

Above (left to right): Jennifer Wilson, BCRPA Board President; Doug Perks, DB Perks & Associates (Award Sponsor); Lauren King; Rebecca Tunnacliffe, BCRPA CEO

Britta Peterson

Vancouver Island University

Britta Scholarship

Above (left to right): Jennifer Wilson, BCRPA Board President; Doug Perks, DB Perks & Associates (Award Sponsor); Britta Peterson; Rebecca Tunnacliffe, BCRPA CEO