About

Vimy Foundation Alumni

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.

Where are they now?

Read about the education and career paths some of our alumni have taken!

Abrielle Burrs

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.

Tim Turriff

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.

Sung Park

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.

Heena Singla

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.

Claire Belliveau

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.

Alumni Council

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.

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Meet Alumni Council Members

Council members volunteer their time to help shape the future of history education and programs at The Vimy Foundation.

Abiola Ajibola

Abiola Ajibola

VPA

2023

Yehia Ayad

Yehia Ayad

VPA

2024

Claire Belliveau
Co-chair

Claire Belliveau

BVP

2017

Danielle Bilozaze-Lewis

Danielle Bilozaze-Lewis

VPA

2024

Mira Buckle

Mira Buckle

BVP

2020

Abrielle Burrs

Abrielle Burrs

BVP

2023

Fifi Chen

Fifi Chen

VPA

2024

Nina Cruz

Nina Cruz

BVP

2023

Nicole Damianidis

Nicole Damianidis

BVP

2020

Yadhiera	Despeines

Yadhiera Despeines

VPA

2023

Haardik Garg

Haardik Garg

BVP

2024

Sara Gehlaut

Sara Gehlaut

BVP

2020

Chloe Guan

Chloe Guan

BVP

2024

Kate Hagens

Kate Hagens

BVP

2024

Yaseen Hammoud

Yaseen Hammoud

VPA

2023

Saara Hisham

Saara Hisham

VPA

2021

Dylane Hoang

Dylane Hoang

BVP

2024

Hana Hutchinson

Hana Hutchinson

VPA

2024

Carson Jones

Carson Jones

BVP

2015

Adelaide King

Adelaide King

VPA

2017

Austin Kozlowski

Austin Kozlowski

VPA

2024

Allen Kurisummoottil Shibu

Allen Kurisummoottil Shibu

BVP

2024

Sydney Li

Sydney Li

BVP

2024

Rose Mathewson-Yehia

Rose Mathewson-Yehia

VPA

2024

Emily Mckinnon

Emily Mckinnon

VPA

2023

Natalie Mitchell

Natalie Mitchell

VPA

2023

Jan Nasibog

Jan Nasibog

VPA

2024

Sung Park
Co-Secretary

Sung Park

VPA

2021

Gregory Perri

Gregory Perri

BVP

2024

Sarah Perry

Sarah Perry

BVP

2020

Katie Quinn

Katie Quinn

VPA

2018

Suzanne Robart

Suzanne Robart

BVP

2024

Evelyn Sar

Evelyn Sar

VPA

2022

Kaiya Leah Schade

Kaiya Leah Schade

VPA

2024

Heena Singla
Co-Chair

Heena Singla

VPA

2021

Amy Spearman

Amy Spearman

VPA

2018

Rohan Sylvain

Rohan Sylvain

VPA

2024

Julian Tan

Julian Tan

VPA

2023

Pavel Telega

Pavel Telega

BVP

2023

Neve Elrain Ting

Neve Elrain Ting

BVP

2024

Tim Turriff

Tim Turriff

VPA

2016

Abby Welshman

Abby Welshman

VPA

2024

Yu Xin (Steve) Xia

Yu Xin (Steve) Xia

BVP

2020

Nicole Xie

Nicole Xie

VPA

2023

Vishall Agasthian

Vishall Agasthian

BVP

2023

Ashley Ahadjitse

Ashley Ahadjitse

VPA

2022

Uday Bhardwaj

Uday Bhardwaj

VPA

2022

Becky Chen

Becky Chen

VPA

2024

Finn Conway

Finn Conway

VPA

2024

Marie-Soleil Fortin

Marie-Soleil Fortin

VPA

2023

Amelia Gagnon

Amelia Gagnon

VPA

2023

Grace Goudie

Grace Goudie

BVP

2023

Kevin Guo

Kevin Guo

VPA

2022

Sana Hashmat

Sana Hashmat

VPA

2020

Isla Hupé

Isla Hupé

VPA

2021

Brendan Lindsay

Brendan Lindsay

BVP

2020

Julia MacPherson

Julia MacPherson

VPA

2018

Alex Mastaler

Alex Mastaler

BVP

2023

Gabrielle Mauser

Gabrielle Mauser

BVP

2023

Diya Mehta

Diya Mehta

VPA

2022

Nicholas Moreau

Nicholas Moreau

BVP

2024

Muhammad Ali Naseer

Muhammad Ali Naseer

VPA

2024

Damien Pilon

Damien Pilon

VPA

2018

Nadine Telesford

Nadine Telesford

BVP

2024

Tim Volkov

Tim Volkov

VPA

2023

Emma Weston

Emma Weston

BVP

2023

Recent Past Recipients

The exceptional youth award recipients who have participated in our programs in the most recent years.

BVP

VPA

VIT