VIU Interior design showcase 2021
Student Awards
One of the most anticipated moments at the Year-End Showcase is the announcement of award recipients. The awards are given to students from all four years in recognition of their outstanding work and dedication to their studies and peers, and to the interior design program and profession. This year the award recipients are:
First-Year Awards
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: TECHNICAL
This award is presented to
for demonstrating excellence in technical design skills.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: DESIGN FOUNDATION
This award is presented to
Lauraen San Jose
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for demonstrating excellence in application of design foundational skills.
BEST OVERALL STUDENT
This award is presented to
Coralie Taylor
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who has demonstrated outstanding overall achievement.
PEER AWARD
This award is presented to
Emma Benneyworth
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who is consistently a supportive team player with their peers.
Second-Year Awards
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: TECHNICAL
This award is presented to
Heather Roberts
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for demonstrating excellence in construction drawings and 3D technical skills.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: DESIGN SKILLS
This award is presented to
Juliana Duque Duran
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for demonstrating excellence in application of design skills.
DESIGN OUTSIDE THE BOX
This award is presented to
Meara Spiers
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for pushing the boundaries through exploration, innovation & originality in conceptual and design development.
BEST OVERALL STUDENT
This award is presented to
Brynne Nadon
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who has demonstrated outstanding overall achievement.
PEER AWARD
This award is presented to
Violet Neustaedter
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who is consistently a supportive team player with their peers.
Third-Year Awards
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: TECHNICAL
This award is presented to
Crystal Bell
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Shirley Shi
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for demonstrating excellence in construction drawings and 3D technical skills.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: DESIGN FOUNDATION
This award is presented to
Julia Procinsky
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for demonstrating excellence in application of design skills.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
This award is presented to
Kindi Mimeault
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Shirley Shi
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Maggie Timmer
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Solveig Watkins
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for demonstration of excellence in socially responsible design that addresses human, economic, cultural or ethical concerns in their individual, group, studio and course work.
BEST OVERALL STUDENT
This award is presented to
Kindi Mimeault
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who has demonstrated outstanding overall achievement.
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
This award is presented to
Shelley Paulus
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who has demonstrated the qualities of an emerging Interior Designer through outstanding achievement, continued dedication and professionalism.
PEER AWARD
This award is presented to
Megan McNeil
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who is consistently a supportive team player with their peers.
Fourth-Year Awards
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: TECHNICAL
This award is presented to
Chloe Morton
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Sarah Munson-Rodriguez
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for demonstrating excellence in construction drawings and 3D technical skills in their major project.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: RESEARCH, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
This award is presented to
Mackenzie Cleaves
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for demonstrating excellence in research, design and implementation in their major project.
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
This award is presented to
Leah Day
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awarded to the student who demonstrates excellence in the application of sustainable principles and minimizing environmental impact on the global or local environment, community or economy through their major project design.
BEST OVERALL PROJECT PRESENTATION AWARD
This award is presented to
Alyson Wheeldon
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awarded to the student who demonstrates excellence in presentation of their major project.
In honour of Elyse Everitt-Scyrup
LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award is presented to
Tatum Neigum
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for demonstrating leadership in organizational initiatives contributing to the advancement of the VIU Interior Design Community.
IDIBC Vancouver Island Chapter Shine Award
This award is presented to
Erica Duguay
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for the major project that demonstrates the IDIBC Mission Statement: “To benefit public health, safety and welfare, contribute to the enhancement of the environment and increase the perception, appreciation and value of design in the community”
PEER AWARD
This award is presented to
Mackenzie Cleaves
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who is consistently a supportive team player with their peers.