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Learn more about our alumni, their accomplishments to-date, and the work they are doing to support the next generation of youth taking part in The Vimy Foundation’s experiential initiatives.
Since 2006, more than 400 young people from Canada, France and the UK have taken part in Vimy Foundation educational initiatives. The Beaverbrook Vimy Prize (BVP), Vimy Pilgrimage Award (VPA), and Vimy Inspires Tomorrow (VIT) programs enable youth to develop their critical thinking, leadership and social skills, connect with their peers, and gain unique perspectives on the history of the world wars. Recipients are young leaders of today and tomorrow who go on to diverse educational and career paths.
Read about the education and career paths some of our alumni have taken!
BVP
2023
I currently study social sciences at Cégep. As a 2023 recipient, the BVP helped me realize that I can accomplish great things. I have grown so much since; I’ve joined the youth committee in my riding, and am involved even more in my community. I am so excited to share my ideas with the Council and Foundation. History will be the service of my life.
VPA
2016
Following my amazing VPA experience, I sought ways to give back to young Canadians and the Vimy Foundation. I am an active member of the Alumni Council and invite all alumni to become involved! I currently work for Natural Resources Canada to advance clean energy policy.
VPA
2021
I am a secretary of the Vimy Foundation Alumni Council and was a recipient of the 2021 Vimy Pilgrimage Award program! I am currently a student at the University of Toronto and the founder of a nonprofit organization called Stargivers Initiative.
VPA
2021
I was a recipient of the VPA 2021, and am a co-chair for the Vimy Foundation Alumni Council. In 2022, I had the opportunity to join the youth delegation for the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in France, with Veterans Affairs Canada. Currently, I am in my second year at the University of Toronto.
BVP
2017
I was a recipient of the 2017 BVP, and the experience I had with the Vimy Foundation inspired my current career path. In the fall of 2019, I worked as a student guide at Vimy Ridge and Beaumont-Hamel. While there, I had the opportunity to meet other alumni and individuals connected to the Vimy Foundation. I currently work in international relations with the Government of Nova Scotia.
In 2022, we established the Alumni Council to ensure a greater youth voice for current and future Vimy Foundation initiatives. Entirely youth-driven and led by an executive team, Council members meet virtually as a group 3 to 4 times a year to discuss and share their perspectives. Two committees also address strategic areas of our work.
Meet fellow program alumni, access content, discussions, job or scholarship opportunities and more!
Council members volunteer their time to help shape the future of history education and programs at The Vimy Foundation.
VPA
2023
VPA
2024
BVP
2017
VPA
2024
BVP
2020
BVP
2023
VPA
2024
BVP
2023
BVP
2020
VPA
2023
BVP
2020
VPA
2023
VPA
2021
VPA
2024
BVP
2015
VPA
2017
VPA
2024
VPA
2024
VPA
2023
VPA
2023
VPA
2024
VPA
2021
BVP
2020
VPA
2018
VPA
2022
VPA
2024
VPA
2021
VPA
2018
VPA
2024
VPA
2023
BVP
2023
VPA
2016
VPA
2024
BVP
2020
VPA
2023
BVP
2023
VPA
2022
VPA
2022
VPA
2024
VPA
2024
VPA
2023
VPA
2023
BVP
2023
VPA
2022
VPA
2020
VPA
2021
BVP
2020
VPA
2018
BVP
2023
BVP
2023
VPA
2022
VPA
2024
VPA
2018
VPA
2023
BVP
2023
The exceptional youth award recipients who have participated in our programs in the most recent years.