Awards & Staff Recognition

Working with Passion Educator Award

The Working with Passion Award is presented annually to an SFUCCS Educator who has displayed particular dedication to the Society’s values. Nominees are judged on their positive, collaborative, and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues of SFUCCS, as well as demonstrating commitment to the SFUCCS mission and value statements:

SFUCCS Mission Statement: To champion early learning and care that is intentional, inclusive, sustainable, and responsive

SFUCCS Value Statement:

We have respect for, value and have acceptance of others at the heart of all we do.
Within our SFUCCS community we listen, practice reciprocity, live and learn together, and have a strong foundation to grow equitably and responsively.
We seek collaboration and diverse perspectives while learning from and contributing to a broader childcare community.

2026 Working with Passion Educator Award Presented to: Junki Kim

Professional Learning for Early Childhood Educator Award

The Professional Learning Award recognizes educators who show excellence in their pursuit for further knowledge and skill development within the field of Early Childhood Education. The award will be disbursed to an SFUCCS educator who demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in Early Childhood Education in order to support their professional development.

2026 Professional Learning for Early Childhood Educator Award Presented to: Rebecca Sung

Long Service Award

35 years:

Lisa Moore - Early Childhood Senior Educator - Les Petits

15 years:

Mariana Chipaila - Educator - Sapperton School Age
Bradley Janes - Burnaby Mountain Chef

10 years:

Ines Tuzlukovic - Program Coordinator
Marlee Ratnayake - Finance & Administration Manager

5 years:

Rafael Macabulos - Early Childhood Educator - Cedar Grove
Shahla Nazari - Early Childhood Educator - Skyfire
Andrea Callingham - Early Childhood Educator - Malaika
Yi-Jin(Jennie) Park- Early Childhood Educator - Los Ninos
Rebecca Dunks - Early Childhood Senior Educator - Espuleta
Junki Kim - Early Childhood Senior Educator - UCC North
Amanraj Sandhu - Early Childhood Educator - Oyster Patch