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Thank you for supporting Lang.
Dear Lang School community,
As Dean of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, I would like to welcome you to our inaugural Student Award Celebration. It is my privilege to have the opportunity to thank you, our generous donors, for supporting student learning and their professional development journey.
The strength of the Lang community continues to be one of our greatest assets, thanks in great part to each of you, our students, alumni, donors, and supporters. It is through your generosity and partnership that we have been able to further enhance the supports our students receive through scholarships, which allows them to focus on their academics and development.
It is heartwarming to hear stories of donors who have taken on a mentorship role with their student recipient and established a meaningful professional relationship beyond their financial gift. Our hope with this annual event is to foster and further these student and donor connections.
Finally, a congratulations to all student scholarship recipients. Your hard work and dedication to your studies and development is inspiring and it reminds us of the importance of scholarships and bursarys with helping you achieve your goals.
Thank you to each of you – our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends - for your continued support.
Dr. Sara Mann, Dean, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics University of GuelphAward Award Description
Agnes Yuen Leadership Scholarship
Allison Kane Memorial Entrepreneurial Prize
Awarded to a student with demonstrated exemplary leadership through involvement with on campus or off campus volunteer activities.
Established by her friends and family in memory of Allison Marie Kane, a former University of Guelph student. Awarded to a student who demonstrates the highest level of commitment to community based entrepreneurial activities including but not limited to working with clients on community based projects through the John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise volunteer experiences, or extra-curricular activities
Altus Group Scholarship in Real Estate & Housing
Appraisal Institute of Canada Scholarship
Aspen
Awarded to a student with a strong involvement within the real estate industry, including employment within the industry, involvement in school clubs or events or the Cornell International Real Estate Case Competition, and volunteer activities.
Awarded based on academic achievement in real estate courses in the Real Estate major.
Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average.
Atilola Real Estate Scholarship in Business
Baker Tilly Scholarship (formerly Collins Barrow Scholarship)
Awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average
Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest grade in the course ACCT*3330, Intermediate Financial Accounting, in the past academic year.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Patricia Abella & Yuha Khan John Yuen Linda Ngo Francie Kane Victoria Recagno Altus Group David Pilla Appraisal Institute of Canada Ridge Homes Real Estate and Housing Scholarship Connor Frost & Tyson Drummond Aspen Ridge Homes Joshua Akhigbe Jide Atilola Daniel Nieterman Baker TillyAward Award Description
Barentz Commerce and Science Scholarship
Barentz Food Science Scholarship
Barentz Canada ULC is a company that is constantly sourcing innovative products that meet the demands of North America’s dynamic industries while partnering with world class ingredient and chemical manufacturers to bring them optimized sales portfolios. Awarded to a student based on the breadth and depth of their extracurricular and entrepreneurial activities.
Barentz Canada ULC. is a company that is constantly sourcing innovative products that meet the demands of North America’s dynamic industries while partnering with world class ingredient and chemical manufacturers to bring them optimized sales portfolios. Awarded to a student registered in the Bachelor of Science program with a major in Food science, who have participated in a range of extracurricular and entrepreneurial activities; preference to those with demonstrated leadership in those activities.
Beth Park Memorial Scholarship
The family and friends of Beth Park (FACS '79) have established a scholarship to foster talent in the area of product development and/or quality management. Awarded to students with demonstrated interest in product development or quality management.
Big Picture Conferences Scholarship
Big Picture Conferences is dedicated to connecting people through the synergistic production of annual conferences and networking events for the Canadian hospitality industry. This scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated dedication to the hotel industry (e.g. the student’s work experience includes different positions and/or various employers within the hotel industry).
the basis of academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a demonstrated interest in a career in accountancy.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Nicole Bevan Barentz Canada ULC. Wanxin Xue Barentz Canada ULC Nicole Bevan & Sawyer Hume Holt Renfrew Rachel Lewin Big Picture Conferences Inc. Bill Brohman Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Bill Brohman, a founding partner of the firm who served on the University of Guelph Board of Governors from 1986-1992. The award winner will be chosen on Carter Sorensen RLB LLPAward Award Description
BIPOC Excellence Scholarship
The Cook Family Scholarship was generously donated by Patrick Cook who is an Alumni Affairs and Development staff member, a U of G graduate and former Gryphon athlete. The Cook family was inspired to improve equity both at the Lang School of Business and the University. By creating this scholarship, they hope to encourage Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) or racialized students, to continue their post secondary degree with the Lang School and feel supported on their exciting educational journey.
Bradley Traynor tragically passed away at his home in Oshawa in 2020. His passing shook the campus community and everyone who knew him. To ensure Bradley’s legacy lives on at the U of G, fellow students, family, friends, faculty, and staff have established the Bradley Traynor Memorial Scholarship in his memory. This scholarship is awarded to the student with the greatest demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community involvement and/or employment.
Brenda Woods is the Vice President, Marketing for Visa in Canada and is a University of Guelph graduate with a B.Comm in Hotel and Food Administration (’81). Inspired by her extensive involvement with marketing and sponsorship programs at Visa with the Olympics, Toronto International Film festival and NFL, as well her involvement in the sponsorship community in Canada through the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada, Brenda has established this bursary to support future leaders entering Sport and Event Management.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Charandeep Dhillon Patrick and Lauren Cook Bradley Traynor Memorial Scholarship Alexander Charette Family and friends of Bradley Traynor Brenda Woods Sport and Event Management Bursary Matthew Glionna Brenda Woods Caissa LLP Scholarship in Accounting The recipient of this scholarship is selected on the basis of exceptional leadership as demonstrated through participation in extra curricular activities. Savannah Weber Caissa LLPAward Award Description
Canada Bread Limited Scholarship
Provided annually by Canada Bread Limited. Awarded to a student in the B.Comm. program, in a major offered by the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, based on academic achievement.
CCL International Learning Travel Grant
The CCL International Co op Scholarship was established in 2019 as part of a transformative $21 million gift by Stu and Kim Lang to name the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics in honour of Stu’s father. This scholarship and others established through this gift are considered among the most prestigious awards in the Lang school. As founder of CCL Industries in 1951, the world’s largest label manufacturers, Gordon S. Lang is a true Canadian success story. A man of values and principle, he embodied all of the characteristics that make U of G business students special; humble, hardworking, entrepreneurial and resilient. Awarded to the student who demonstrates a passion for their chosen international learning experience.
Awarded based on academic achievement who have a demonstrated interest in or made contributions to the real estate and housing profession.
Alumnus
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s)
Alp Deris and Yun Ji Su
Canada Bread Limited
Alyssa Quaglia Stu and Kim Lang
Central Canadian Chapter of The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS Scholarship
Connor Vandyk & Sabrina Di Cosola
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Canada Central Chapter
Chia Hao Tang "Chase Tang" Commerce Scholarship
Chase Tang has generously created this award to commemorate his time at the University of Guelph. Selection will be based on demonstrated involvement in volunteer activities.
Tevye Gordon Chase Tang
Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate Scholarship
Awarded based on demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
MacKenzie Sacco Coldwell Banker Neumann Real Estate
Award Award Description
This award was created to assist first year students in obtaining a post secondary education in business related studies.
CPA Ontario Scholarship
Crestpoint Real Estate Scholarship
Awarded to a student registered in the Accounting major of the Bachelor of Commerce program working towards a career as a CPA and with an intent to pursue a CPA designation post graduation.
To support greater diversity within Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. firm and in the Real Estate industry, Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. is pleased to offer a scholarship to a student with the highest cumulative average.
Dan and Jodi Morgan Green Tech Bug Heat Scholarship
Green Tech Bug Heat Toronto Bed Bug Exterminator, a company run by Dan and BA Economics ’91 alumna Jodi Morgan, is dedicated to sound environmental stewardship and is proud to offer this award to the student with the highest final grade in ECON*2100 “Economic Growth and Environmental Quality.
Daran and Bart Dziarski Scholarship
The Daran and Bart Dziarski Scholarship was established by the Dziarskis to give back to the University of Guelph and its students. Bart Dziarski came to Canada as an immigrant, and knows the difficulty arriving to a new country, not speaking the language, and starting a new life. The scholarship is set up to help individuals who are the first in their family to attend post secondary education, succeed in their goals. Bart also believes that the Management Economics and Finance major, is an excellent program that provides its students with a foundation to become future leaders in their field. The Daran and Bart Dziarski International Scholarship is intended to support those future leaders.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Costco Wholesale Bursary Caleb Barnes and Nathan Stam Costco Wholesale Jake Vogel Mathers CPA Ontario Austin Ngobia Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd. Sophia Steele Royal Forest Pest Services Ruhulla Hamidullah Bart DziarskiAward Award Description
Divergent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
Initiated by Dr. Ann Pegoraro, inaugural Lang Chair in Sport Management, with the hopes of encouraging greater diversity in the BComm program, specifically in the Sport and Event Management Major. The goal of the DIVERGENT Scholarship is to develop strong women and/or diverse leaders who will shape a more equitable future for the industry. Awarded to students who identify as women or diverse gender identities including two spirit, trans, gender fluid, gender non conforming, or nonbinary; and students registered in the Sport and Event Management major.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s)
Economical Insurance Scholarships
Eglington Family Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average and a demonstrated involvement in the insurance industry.
Mark Eglington, a BComm. MEIF graduate of the University of Guelph, and his family, provide the this scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest cumulative average across 3000 and 4000 level courses oriented towards internationalism and or housing markets.
FedEx Canada Tax Scholarship
The FedEx Canada Tax Scholarship was created to demonstrate the company’s support of the students’ hard work in the classroom and as a volunteer. The scholarship is awarded to the student with greatest demonstrated impact of volunteer activities.
Fidelity Investments Canada Management Economics and Finance Scholarship
Awarded to a female students entering the B.Comm. program with a major in Management Economics and Finance with the highest admission average.
Fidelity Investments Canada Theory of Finance Scholarship
Awarded to the top four female students with the highest grades in FIN*2000.
Yifan Jia, Colleen Usaty, Namseet Ghurbhurrun and Yuha Khan
Fidelity Investments Canada
Rachel Marshall Dr. Ann Pegoraro Matthew Maslanka and Jasrubab Singh Economic Mutual Insurance Company Aidan Ennis Eglington Family Dante Ramasahoi FedEx Canada Alyssa Plopp Fidelity Investments CanadaAward Award Description
Frank Hughes Memorial Scholarship
Fred Lai Yin Kan Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of the firm’s former International Chairman, who was key in the development of Canada’s hospitality consulting practice, The winner will be chosen on the basis of their industry work experience; academic achievement; and extracurricular involvement.
Established in honour of Fred Kan, a University of Guelph graduate. The winner will be chosen based on their involvement in the HFTM program and/or demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit.
Awarded a student who has contributed to the ongoing success of the Hospitality Services Department of the University.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s)
Gonder Family Bursary
Gonder
Gordon Food Service Active Lifestyle Scholarships
Established by the Gonder Family.
Established by the Gonder Family. Allison
Gordon Food Service is the largest privately held, family managed food service company in North America, focused on establishing business alliances for over 120 years. Gordon Food Service is committed to the future of their company, which begins with exceptional people like you! Recipents are chosen based their commitment to living an active, healthy lifestyle and their interest in logistics based on their statement; and academic achievement.
This scholarship is awarded based on academic performance and the statement of interest.
Alyssa Scott CBRE Emily Brown Wil Leung G.H. Mann Food Service Scholarship Katelyn Sheffield Carlo Mann Mariana Noblecilla and Shamsia Popalzai John and Kathie Gonder Family Scholarships Ozikizler John and Kathie Gonder Arturo Gallegos Garcia and Daniel Nieterman Gordon Food Service Greater Toronto Hotel Association Scholarship Alec Schaefer Greater Toronto Hotel AssociationAward Award Description
Established by the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium, the Gregg Mitchell Memorial Scholarship for Marketing Excellence, recognizes the contributions that Gregg made to the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium and his passion for post secondary education. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of performance in the work term as evaluated by employer and quality of work term report as evaluated by program academic advisor.
Awarded to the student in the Real Estate major with the highest cumulative average.
HAFA HTM Alumni Association Scholarship
Established by the School's Alumni Association in recognition of student involvement in the life of School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management and/or the University. Awarded to a student with a demonstrated commitment to extracurricular activities and involvement with the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph.
Alumni Association Recognition of Achievement Prize
HAFA/HTM
Established in recognition of a student involvement in the life of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management and/or the University. Awarded to a graduating student with a demonstrated commitment to extracurricular activities and involvement with the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management.
Hirji Family Scholarship
Muneer and Dorothy Hirji have established this scholarship to support Lang business students. Muneer is a 1982 graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality Food and Tourism program and an investor in early stage technology companies, where he specializes in leadership, business strategy and execution. He and his wife are proud to support the next generation of young talent as they go on to lead, innovate and improve life. These scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated leadership as evidenced by depth and breadth of extracurricular and community involvement and/or entrepreneurial activities.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Gregg Mitchell Memorial Scholarship for Marketing Excellence Jessica Dunham Trillium Rotary Club Guelph & District Association of Realtors Scholarship Mason Walton Guelph & District Association of Realtors Spencer Kennedy and Steven Szep HAFA HTM Alumni Association Shruti Kukreja HAFA HTM Alumni Association Elizabeth Herd and Yvonne Wierenga Mr. Muneer and Mrs. Dorothy HirjiAward Award Description
This scholarship is awarded to a student based academic performance and demonstrated interest and experience in the residential property management field.
ICSC Foundation Canada Scholarship
InnVest Hotels Scholarship
The ICSC Foundation Canada is the non profit, charitable arm of the International Council of Shopping Centers. They are dedicated to creating a vibrant retail real estate industry by building a pipeline of bright, ambitious and diverse talent that can drive the industry forward. Awarded to the student majoring in Real Estate with the highest cumulative average.
InnVest Hotels (“InnVest”) is the largest owner of hotels in Canada. Their mission is to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. InnVest supports students who intend to pursue a career in the hotel hospitality field. This scholarship is awarded is based on highest cumulative average and a demonstrated interest in the development and expansion of the hospitality industry.
Dr. Janet Aizenstros is an award winning businesswoman with several leadership awards such as the Top 40 under 40, the Top 10 Inspiring Women in Canada, 2019 Conscious Company Media’s Top 22 Business Leaders and 2013 2014 YMCA YWCA Woman of Distinction of Business and Entrepreneur. She is also a member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) and a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation. This scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated social entrepreneurship and innovation through academic and community experience.
This scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest grade in the FIN*3300 The Strategy of Mergers and Acquisitions.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Homestead Land Holdings Prize Sabrina Di Cosola Homestead Land Holdings Joseph Raso ICSC Foundation Shruti Kukreja InnVest Hotels Janet Aizenstros Social Impact and Sustainability Scholarship Daniel Nieterman Janet Aizenstros Jenkinson Mergers and Acquisitions Scholarship Daniela Ana Florea Doug JenkinsonAward Award Description
Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest grade in MCS*3030 in the previous academic year.
Keith Roy Scholarship
Lang Entrance Scholarships
Awarded to a student with experience or interest in residential real estate as demonstrated by a resume and an up to a one page statement of interest in residential real estate.
This prestigious entrance scholarship was established in 2019 as part of a transformative $21 million gift by Stu and Kim Lang to name the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics to honour Stu’s father. Redefining business education, the vision of the LANG School is to be recognized globally for our commitment to developing future leaders for a more sustainable world These entrance scholarships are meant to attract wellrounded, high quality students to the Lang School. Awarded to students entering any program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who have a minimum 80.0% admission average and demonstrate ethical leadership and business principles, in line with LANG’s mission and vision as a business school, as demonstrated by community engagement and leadership positions held.
Mason Basson, Lucas Cino, Moria Cupid, Pearce Lacey, Megan Large, Alessandra Malvaso, Rachel Marshall, Kayla Richards and Brooke Willier
Laundry Family Bursary
The Laundry Family is proud to have the opportunity to support a first generation female student focused on pursuing studies in Commerce. This is the family’s contribution to ensuring all perspectives and backgrounds are contributing to the future of the Canadian business landscape.
International Inc. Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
Marriott
This scholarship was established by Marriott International Inc. to celebrate a student who is having a positive impact towards diversity and inclusion within their community. This scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated strong leadership and innovative approaches to increasing advocacy for diversity and inclusion.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Joseph Chen and Rob Davis Research Methods Krystyna Tatarska Joseph Chen and Robert Davis Victoria Recagno Keith Roy Stu and Kim Lang Ally Georgiou Cassaundra Laundry Rebecca P. Ransome Marriott Hotels and Resorts CanadaAward Award Description
Marriott International Inc. Social Responsibility Scholarship
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Marriott International, Inc. to celebrate a student who is having a positive impact on their community. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has had the greatest impact made in the community through volunteering and/or extracurricular activities.
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) takes pride in supporting and strengthening the communities they work and live in, and fosters a culture of mutual respect, professionalism, and customer focus. MPAC has created this scholarship to support a student who exhibits aptitude and appreciation for the advancement of property valuation principles. The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest grade in ECON *3500 Urban Economics.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s)
Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada Scholarship
The Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada established this scholarship to encourage more women to seek employment in the appraisal industry. Selection will be based on the highest admission average belonging to a female student entering the Bachelor of Commerce program with a major in Real Estate.
PureFacts PureScholars Scholarship in CEPS
PureFacts provides meaningful wealth solutions for the financial services industry. Through its PureScholars program, PureFacts has established this award to provide an advantage for a student with academic merit and financial need. PureFacts is dedicated to giving back to the community and hopes to encourage recipients to do the same. This scholarship is awarded to a student entering the Bachelor of Computing, or Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Systems and Computing, and Mathematical Science offered by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences with demonstrated leadership as evidenced by the depth and/or breadth of volunteer involvement and/or entrepreneurial activities and/or extracurricular activities.
Cleo Ciciretto Mariott Hotels and Resorts Canada Adam Israel Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Sierra McLaren OAAIC Taya Wong PureFactsAward Award Description
PureFacts PureScholars Scholarship in LANG
Recipe Unlimited Corporation
Scholarships
Skyline Scholarships
PureFacts provides meaningful wealth solutions for the financial services industry. Through its PureScholars program, PureFacts has established this award to provide an advantage for a student with academic merit and financial need. PureFacts is dedicated to giving back to the community and hopes to encourage recipients to do the same.This scholarship is awarded to a student entering the B.Comm. program with a major in Management Economics and Finance with demonstrated leadership as evidenced by the depth and/or breadth of volunteer involvement and/or entrepreneurial activities and/or extracurricular activities.
Provided by Recipe Unlimited Corporation, and awarded to students in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management , based on academic achievement.
Awarded to a student in the Real Estate major of the BComm program based on academic achievement, leadership and extracurricular activities and involvement with the Real Estate and Housing major and/or in the broader community.
Alyssa Follo Skyline Enterprises Management Inc.
Skyline Scholarship in Property Management
Smart Serve Ontario
Scholarships
This award was created to support students who have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities and involvement related to real estate and housing through on campus contributions and/or community involvement. Awarded to a student registered in the Real Estate major who has achieved a minimum grade of 75% in REAL*3890 Property Management.
Established by Smart Serve Ontario, a non profit organization dedicated to promoting the responsible service of alcohol. Awarded to a student in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management with the highest cumulative average and the have completed the Smart Serve certification program.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s) Rachel Marshall PureFacts Daniella Buaba Recipe Unlimited Corporation Connor Vandyk Skyline Enterprises Management Inc. Alec Schaefer Smart Serve OntarioAward Award Description
Spitzig Entrance Scholarship in Economics
A graduate (1986) of the B.A. Economics program has established these scholarships with the assistance of the Ontario government's OTSS program. Awarded to students entering a Bachelor of Arts program offered by the Department of Economics.
Ted Symons Lang
Scholarship
Ted Symons graduated from HFTM in 1976 and spent most of his career in hospital management ensuring that the hospitality systems were operating smoothly.
MGMT*3020 focuses on sustainability, climate action, and the UN sustainability goals; all topics that are important to Ted. Awarded to the student with the highest grade in Corporate Social Responsbility course in the previous academic year.
Warren Jestin Scholarship in Canadian Economic Policy
Wilson Family Scholarship
Dr. Warren Jestin, a B.A. and M.A. economics graduate of the University of Guelph and a member of the University's Board of Governors from 1997 to 2003, provides this award to a student registered in an honours degree in either the B.A program with a major in Economics or the B.Comm program with a major in Management Economics in Industry and Finance. The award winner will have achieved the highest cumulative average across all economics policy courses taken.
David and Elaine Wilson have generously supported this scholarship in support of students in Professor Francis Tapon’s class. Francis is a professor that goes out of his way to get to know his students and played an important part in David’s educational experience. Selection will be made based on the highest grade in FIN*3000.
Women in Leadership Entrance Scholarship
Established by Kelly McCarten, Guelph Alumna BCOMM ‘87, former member of the UGAA, and her family. Awarded to the student entering with the highest admission average.
Name(s) of Recipient(s) Name(s) of Donor(s)
Tyra Frances Anonymous with matching funding through the Ontario Trust for Student Support program for the Spitzig
Hannah Tait Edward Symons
Cileigh Levely Connolly
Warren and Deborah Jestin
Benjamin Legeard
David and Elaine Wilson
Alissa Cortese Kelly McCarten
