41st Scholarships and Business Excellence Awards Gala
High School
Adriano Manuel Nogueira
Andrew Michael Figueiredo Carneiro
Chelsea Marie DaSilva Melo
David Jose Bento Martins
Ella Catherine Bradley
Fatima Maria Ferreira Da Silva
Julia Bohnen
Lara Do Vale Santos
Layla Daira Toner
Lucas Goncalves
Melanie Silva
Milena Daniele
Victoria Pedro
College
Liliana Eusebio Lima
Phoenix Fernandes
University Undergraduate
Andre Rocha
Christian Peter Magda
Emily Anne Rose
Jessica Bento
Liana Barbosa Seara
Maya da Luz
Maya Resendes Torrado
Nicolas Joaquim Rodrigues Isabel
Olivia Lauren Rose
University Graduate
Carina Margarida Da Silva Paredes
Nelson Braganca Rodrigues
Samantha Bestavros
Stephanie Viana Dos Santos
Distinguished Awards
Alexis Nicole Marques Vieira
Kyla Agostinho Pires
Scholarship Selection Committee
Elvino S. Sousa, PhD,
Committee Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Toronto
Alda Bassani
Former Principal, TCDSB
Irene Maria F. Blayer, PhD
Professor of Humanities,
Brock University
George Bragues, PhD
Associate Vice-Provost, Academic
University of Guelph-Humber
Lisa Gomes
Principal
St. Mary Catholic Academy, TCDSB
Sandra Magalhaes
Research Associate
New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training
University of New Brunswick
Fernando Nunes, MEd, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Child & Youth Study
Mount Saint Vincent University
Erica Pimentel PhD, CPA, CA
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Smith School of Business,
Queen’s University
Eric de Noronha Vaz, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Program Director Spatial Analysis,
Toronto Metropolitan University
Awards
Business Excellence Award
Jack Prazeres – Owner, Senso Group Building Supplies President, Luso Canadian Charitable Society
Professional Excellence Award
Elizabeth Cunha Mourao – Co-Managing Partner of the Toronto based law firm Ricketts Harris LLP
Civic Commitment Award
José Ilidio Ferreira – J F Accounting & Services
New Generation Award
Mike Rita – Comedian
Humanitarian Award
Fernanda Silva – Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics
40th Scholarships and Business Excellence Awards Gala
High School
Ana Brandao De Matos
Cristina Soares
Ella Corredoura
Emma Dias
Evan Corredoura
Fenton Fernandes
Jenna Martins
Jessica Bento
Mariana Gomes Viana
Nicholas Montesi
Nicolas Isabel
Sofia Couto
Vanessa Fernandes Silva
Veronica Coelho
College
Christine Da Silva
University Undergraduate
Andre Martins
Caitlin De Simone
Chantel Espinola
Constança da Silva
Eva Innocente
Grace Nolasco
Isabella Beaupre
Jordan Martins
Madeline Reis
Maria Dos Santos Cruz
Patrizia Gama
Sean Kim
Sophia Costa
Tania Angeira
Victoria Ferreira
Victoria Mendonça Sá
Victoria Rodrigues
University Graduate
Alexandra Castro
Cassandra De Freitas
Jennifer Cabral
Kimberly Alvarado
Maria Inês Guerreiro
Rita Da Eira
Distinguished Awards
FPCBP Leadership Excellence Award
Samantha Bestavros
Scotiabank Community Involvement Award in Honour of Teresa Melo
Jake Valinho
Scholarship Selection Committee
Dr. Noémia (Naomi) Couto, Chair
School of Public Policy, Administration and Law (YORK University)
Dr. Irene Maria F. Blayer
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Brock University)
Dr. George Bragues
Assistant Vice Provost & Program Head – Business (University of Guelph)
Lisa Gomes
Vice Principal TCDSB (Loretto Abbey C.S.S.)
Dr. Paula F. Gouveia
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Humber College)
Dr. Mario A. Monteiro
Department of Chemistry (University of Guelph)
Awards
Business Excellence Award
Professional Excellence Award
Dr Susana Bragança Rodrigues – Family Practice Physician
Civic Commitment Award
AnaBela Taborda – Chairperson. Little Portugal BIA and Little Portugal on Dundas BIA & Branch Manager, IC Savings
New Generation Award
Daniel Almeida, PhD – Douglas Mental Health Institute (McGill University)
Humanitarian Award
Maria de Fatima Esteves – Breakfast with Santa Foundaion
39th Scholarships and Business Excellence Awards Gala
High School
Adam Gouveia
Andre Martins
Andrew Oliveira
Daniel Pereira
Emma Alves
Hailey Rocha
Ines Costa Valente
Isabella Beaupre
Patrizia Gama
Sara Cristina Domingues
Yasmine Suliman
University Undergraduate
Ana Sofia Carreira Cartaxo
Ashley Costa
Emily Santos
Emma Resendes
Gabriel Botelho
Isaac Soares
João Paulo Dos Santos Cruz
Joseph Marques
Kalista Kyle
Luis Carlos Pinto Antunes
Nicole Cambas
Simon Raposo
Sofia Desousa
Tania Ferreira
Toni Sousa-Dias Sauvageot
University Graduate
Beatriz Aguiar
Claudia Smith
Daniel Da Eira
Daniel Martinho
Francine Da Silva
Krystal Dos Santos
Lucia Santos
Nicole Areias
Sarah Costa
Shawn Medeiros
Trevor Smith
Victoria Sá
Distinguished Awards
FPCBP Leadership Excellence Award presented by Viana Roofing and Sheetmetal Ltd.
Catarina-Raquel de Oliveira Gomes
Scotiabank Community Involvement Award in Honour of Teresa Melo
Maya Rosa Ganhão
Scholarship Selection Committee
Dr. Elvino S. Sousa (Chair)
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Toronto)
Dr. Irene Maria F. Blayer
Professor, Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Faculty of Humanities (Brock University)
Dr. George Bragues
Assistant Vice Provost, Academic (University of Guelph-Humber)
Dr. Noémia (Naomi) Couto
Associate Professor and Director, School of Public Policy, Administration (York University)
Dr. José C Curto
Professor, Dept. of History (York University)
Lisa Gomes
Principal, TCDSB (St Mary Catholicy Academy)
Dr. Paula Ferreira Gouveia
Vice President, Academic (Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology)
Dr. Erica Pimentel, PhD, CPA
Assistant Professor, Smith School of Business (Queen’s University)
Awards
Business Excellence Award
Fernando Branco – Pearson Convention Center (Vice President)
Professional Excellence Award
Kim Ferreira – Speigel Nichols Fox LLP
Civic Commitment Award
Celina de Melo – Community Leader & Educator
New Generation Award
Shawn Desman – Artist, Songwriter and Producer
Humanitarian Award
Ema Dantas – Language Parketplace Inc
36th Scholarships and Business Excellence Awards Gala
Scholarships Sponsored by
Scholarship Selection Committee
Dr. Noémia (Naomi) Couto, Chair
School of Public Policy, Administration and Law (YORK University)
Dr. Irene Maria F. Blayer
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Brock University)
Dr. George Bragues
Assistant Vice Provost & Program Head – Business (University of Guelph)
Lisa Gomes
Vice Principal TCDSB (Loretto Abbey C.S.S.)
Dr. Paula F. Gouveia
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Humber College)
Dr. Mario A. Monteiro
Department of Chemistry (University of Guelph)
Awards
Business Excellence Award
Professional Excellence Award
Civic Commitment Award
New Generation Award
35th Scholarships and Business Excellence Awards Gala
College
University Undergraduate
Scholarships Sponsored by
Scholarship Selection Committee
Dr. Noémia (Naomi) Couto, Chair of Scholarship Selection Committee
School of Public Policy, Administration and Law (YORK University)
Dr. Irene Maria F. Blayer
Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Brock University)
Adjunct Professor John Elias
Liberal Studies (University of Guelph Humber) and Retired Associate Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humber College ITAL
Lisa Gomes
Vice Principal TCDSB (Loretto Abbey C.S.S.)
Dr. Paula F. Gouveia
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Humber College)
Dr. Mario A. Monteiro
Department of Chemistry (University of Guelph)