Thank you to the Abbotsford Community Foundation, MEI Schools Friends & Alumni* donors, and other organizations who offered awards to MEI Class of 2018 grads at convocation on June 13. 51 MEI graduates were offered a total of 97 scholarship/bursary awards totalling about $265,000.
| Recipients | Awards | Presenters |
| Alderson, Kaitlyn |  VIP Mazda Award |
Dean Wedel |
| Alexander, Tamara |  District Authority Scholarship for Advanced Performance in Sport |
Kristen Meindertsma |
 Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship in Track & Field |
Tim Shulba | |
| Banipal, Jasmin |  District Authority Scholarship for Studio Arts: Drawing & Painting |
Andi Murray |
| Brechin, Nyomie |  Mt. Lehman Community Association Award |
Jen Esau |
| Bucknam, Ethan |  Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament Award– sponsored by Kinfold Real Estate Group |
Constable Lamarche |
 Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarships |
Tim Shulba | |
| Burkinshaw, Sierra |  Abbotsford Community Foundation Award |
Mark Driediger |
 Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament Award– sponsored by BC Bounce |
Constable Lamarche | |
| Chen, Helen |  Queen’s University Excellence Scholarship |
Kevin Lynn |
| Choi, Sophie |  Kiwanis International Mel Osborne Award |
Fred Hansen |
 University of Alberta International Student Scholarship and Maple Leaf First Year Excellence Scholarship |
Chuck Loewen | |
| Dosanjh, Inderpal |  Complete EyeCare Optometry Award |
Heather McBride |
| Driediger, Jennae |  Hartley & Roslin Lovick Memorial Award |
Mark Driediger |
| Dyck, Sydney |  Butterley Family Award |
Keaton Boughen |
 Trinity Western University President’s Scholarship, Grant and Leadership Entrance Scholarship |
Tim Shulba | |
| Friesen, Marisa |  District Authority Scholarship for Textiles |
Aileen Vildort |
| Friesen, Michael |  Trinity Western University Provost’s Scholarship |
Tim Shulba |
| Gamache, Emma |  Calder-Giacchini Memorial Award |
Mark Driediger |
 District Authority Scholarship for Advanced Performance in Sport |
Derrick Shuel | |
 Neil & Rita Klassen Award |
Merv & Laurie Klassen | |
 Trinity Western University President’s Scholarship and Grant |
Tim Shulba | |
| Grewal, Karampal |  University of Victoria Entrance Scholarship |
Chuck Loewen |
| Gross, Callie |  Biola University President’s Academic Scholarship and Music Scholarship Award |
Dean Wedel |
| District Authority Scholarship for Instrumental Music |
Dean Wedel | |
 Mary Esau Memorial Award |
Vi Reddekopp | |
| Guenther, Kelly |  Biola University Dean’s Academic Scholarship |
Dean Wedel |
| Hildebrandt, Olivia |  Bertram A. Bickford Memorial Award |
Mark Driediger |
 District Authority Scholarship for Studio Arts: Drawing & Painting |
Andi Murray | |
| Jalan, Nav |  Calder-Giacchini Memorial Award |
Mark Driediger |
| Janzen, Nikki |  Abbotsford Lions Club Award |
Lynne Hutsul |
 Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarship |
Tim Shulba | |
| Janzen, Riley |  Chutskoff Family Award |
Dean Wedel |
 Frieda T. Wiens Memorial Award |
Linda Wiens | |
| Jung, Danny |  Chutskoff Family Award |
Marc Bergen |
| District Authority Scholarship for Community Service Leadership |
Marc Bergen | |
 Hartley & Roslin Lovick Memorial Award |
Mark Driediger | |
| University of the Pacific International Student Merit Scholarship |
Marc Bergen | |
| Keller, Matthew |  Jake Letkemann Memorial Award |
David Letkemann |
 Mierau Contractors Ltd. Award |
Jaylene Mierau | |
| Kim, Jaeyoon (Ashley) |  Kiwanis Club of Abbotsford MEI Key Club Bursary |
Fred Hansen |
| Kim, Vicky |  District Authority Scholarship for French |
Aileen Vildort |
 MEI Leadership Award |
Rick Thiessen | |
 Ministry of Education BC Excellence Scholarship |
Marc Bergen | |
| Mangat, Nimrit |  District Authority Scholarship for Community Service Volunteer Activity |
Marc Bergen |
| Peters, Alexa |  Beehive Rebekah Lodge #67 Award |
Mark Driediger |
 Clearbrook Grain & Milling Award |
Terry Friesen | |
| Peters, Joel |  Columbia Bible College Entrance Scholarship |
Mike Coppin |
| Peters, Nicola |  Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament Award– sponsored by Valley-Wide Financial Group |
Constable Lamarche |
 District Authority Scholarship for Advanced Performance in Sport |
Debbie Peters | |
| Dr. Garry Gill Health Sciences Award |
Debbie Peters | |
 Trinity Western University President’s Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship in Basketball |
Tim Shulba | |
| Reimer, Isaiah |  Ritchie Smith Award |
Leanna Bailey |
 Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship in Basketball |
Tim Shulba | |
| Rempel, Chantel |  Calder-Giacchini Memorial Award |
Mark Driediger |
 District Authority Scholarship for Studio Arts: Drawing & Painting |
Andi Murray | |
| Sandhu, Avikash |  Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarship |
Tim Shulba |
| Schmidt, Nathan |  A440 Award |
Phyllis Epp |
| Shin, Egon |  District Authority Scholarship for Community Service Leadership |
Marc Bergen |
| Frank Huston Memorial Award |
Marc Bergen | |
 Kiwanis Club of Abbotsford MEI Key Club Bursary |
Fred Hansen | |
 Mission Community Foundation Rock Pharmacy Fund Award |
Mike Miles | |
| Siebert, Rebecca |  District Authority Scholarship for Textiles |
Aileen Vildort |
| Snair, Sasha |  Evergreen Alumni Award |
Chuck Loewen |
| Steunenberg, Cleo |  Trinity Western University |
Tim Shulba |
| Swanson, Alida |  District Authority Scholarship for Dance |
Andi Murray |
| Symons, Ethan |  Mark Redekop Memorial Award |
Henry Klassen |
 Maryville University Athletic Award in Lacrosse and Dean’s Award |
Debbie Peters | |
| Tan, Grace |  District Authority Award Scholarship for Community Service Leadership |
Marc Bergen |
 Main Chance Award |
Mark DuMont | |
| Toews, Morgan |  Butterley Family Award |
Keaton Boughen |
 District Authority Award Scholarship for Community Service Leadership |
Marc Bergen | |
| Toews, Trevor |  Abbotsford Minor Hockey (Bev Stefans Memorial) Award |
Chuck Loewen |
| Abundance Canada Spirit of Generosity Award |
Chuck Loewen | |
| Ward, Katelyn |  Abbotsford Rotary Club Award |
Dave Loewen |
 District Authority Scholarship for Advanced Performance in Sport |
Debbie Peters | |
 Mary Esau Memorial Award |
Vi Reddekopp | |
| Mount Lehman Credit Union Bursary |
Debbie Peters | |
 Trinity Western University President’s Scholarship, Leadership Entrance Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship in Soccer |
Tim Shulba | |
| Wiebe, Elise |  Calder-Giacchini Memorial Award |
Mark Driediger |
 Kane, Shannon & Weiler Award |
Peter Unruh and Jesse Dunning | |
| Wiebe, Riley |  Columbia Bible College Entrance Scholarship |
Mike Coppin |
 District Authority Scholarship for Studio Arts: Drawing & Painting |
Andi Murray | |
 Mission Community Foundation Adair Family Fund Award |
Mike Miles | |
 Rachel Thiessen Memorial Award |
Catherine Ratzlaff | |
| Wieler, Sam |  Mary Esau Memorial Award |
Vi Reddekopp |
| Wiens, Mitchell |  Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Legacy Award |
Milt Walker |
 Abbotsford Minor Hockey Award |
Derek Shuel | |
| BC High School Boys Volleyball Commission GLC Solutions Scholarship |
Derek Shuel | |
| The King’s University Eagles Scholarship in Volleyball |
Derek Shuel | |
| Timms & Engen Wealth Management Group Scholarship |
Derek Shuel | |
| Wozny, Jillian |  Butterley Family Award |
Keaton Boughen |
 District Authority Scholarship for Makeup Artistry |
Andi Murray | |
| Xu, Joanna |  MEI International Student Award |
Kevin Lynn |
 Trinity Western University Dean’s Scholarship |
Tim Shulba | |
| Yu, Lianna |  University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship |
Kevin Lynn |
| Zhang, Yue Yan |  MEI International Student Award |
Kevin Lynn |
Thank you to the Abbotsford Community Foundation, MEI Schools Friends & Alumni* donors, and other organizations for your support of the ongoing pursuits of MEI Schools grads with these awards.
If you or your business would like more information about contributing to the MEI Friends and Alumni Awards, please contact the MEI Advancement Office [ P: 604-859-3700 ext 326 E: advancement@meischools.com ]
MEI Friends and Alumni Award Donors
- A440 Foundation in recognition of a student who is involved in the music program at MEI and who is pursuing post-secondary education in Business or Agriculture.
- Butterley Family Award in recognition of students pursuing post-secondary education (one award is specifically for pursuing TWU).
- Chutskoff Family Award in recognition of outstanding effort in the MEI Band Program, for contributing significantly to this program and for demonstrating Christian character.
- Clearbrook Grain & Milling Award in recognition of a strong academic student; exemplifies servanthood and pursuing a career in Agriculture, Science or Business.
- Dr. Garry Gill Health Sciences Award in recognition of a student who is a patient of Dr. Gill’s preferably pursing a career in health sciences.
- Evergreen Alumni Award in recognition of a strong academic student pursuing post-secondary education; has participated in the Arts, Athletics and school-related and community service.
- Jake Letkemann Memorial Award in recognition of a deserving MEI student pursuing science or journalism/photography.
- Kane, Shannon & Weiler Award in recognition of a student who has demonstrated significant participation in service to their community and is pursuing post-secondary studies.
- Mary Esau Memorial Award in recognition of a student pursuing post secondary education in Nursing; a good academic student with excellent work ethic and demonstrates financial need. Renewable for up to 4 years while maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
- Neil & Rita Klassen Award in recognition of a student who demonstrates strength in the following: community involvement, volunteer work, strong work ethic, interest in missions, and leadership skills.
- Ritchie-Smith Feeds Award in recognition of a student who demonstrates outstanding contributions in leadership, citizenship, and extracurricular activities; has plans to study agriculture, animal or plant sciences or veterinary studies or business.
- VIP Mazda Award in recognition of a student in good academic standing pursuing post-secondary education; renewable for two years if recipient continues to be enrolled full-time in an approved post-secondary institution and achieves a minimum 3.0 GPA in their first year of post-secondary education.
