We’re excited to share the nominees for the inaugural Selkirk College Summit Awards! The awards are a new way to recognize some of the incredible people and teams whose work makes a meaningful difference for students, colleagues, and communities. 

The Summit Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, leadership, and commitment across the college. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination, and congratulations to all of this year’s nominees. 

If you nominated someone and don’t see their name listed below, please note that this omission is intentional, as certain individuals opted to withdraw from further award consideration. 

Commitment Award Nominees 

Honouring individuals or teams who advance Selkirk College’s key commitments, including equity, diversity and inclusion; reconciliation; sustainability; safety and wellness; and research and innovation. 

Nominees: 

• Amy Glock 

• Allison Lutz 

• Kayla Tillapaugh 

• Jonathan Vanderhoek 

• Danica Weager 

Service Excellence Award Nominees 

Recognizing employees or teams who go above and beyond to support students, colleagues, and the college. 

Nominees: 

• Melissa Bleier 

• Community Education and Workplace Training Coordinators: Christine Schmidt, Helen Worth, Marilyn Rivers, Valerie De Pauw 

• Jeanie Dwyer 

• Aanyta Fahrenbruch 

• ITS Technical Analysists: Ian Hickingbotham, Kyle Gamblin, Jack Miller 

• Angela Kelly 

• Sherril Latkin 

• Krista Mannle 

• Shanon Moser 

• Kate Nott 

• Chris Parker 

• Melissa Thorne 

• Romany Watt-Osecki 

Instructional Excellence Award Nominees 

Recognizing consistent excellence in teaching and a significant impact on student success. 

Nominees: 

• Audrey Ehman 

• Lisa Gates 

• Renee Harper 

• Shana Rablah 

• Audra Spielman 

• Kathleen Young 

Innovation Award Nominees 

Recognizing individuals or teams who think outside the box and create meaningful, positive change. 

Nominees: 

• School of Tourism and Hospitality’s Tourism and Destination Management program team: Mallory Attorp, Laura Boehm, Martin Keyserlingk, and Robyn Mitz 

Leadership Award Nominees 

Recognizing exceptional leadership that inspires others and strengthens campus culture. 

Nominees: 

• Takaia Larsen 

• Aubrey Price 

• Lareena Rilkoff 

• Rob Schwarzer 

• Jocelyn Schroeder 

• Rena Vandenbos 

Community Connector Award Nominees 

Recognizing employees who strengthen Selkirk College’s relationships and partnerships beyond our campuses. 

Nominees: 

• Leesa Dean 

• Kate Nott 

• Rob Tanner 

• Kim Verigin 

Thank you to all nominees for your dedication, creativity, and leadership. Your work reflects the values and spirit of Selkirk College, and we’re proud to celebrate your contributions. 

Award recipients will be announced at the Summit Awards ceremony. Hope to see you there!