Investing in the Future: Congratulations to Our 2026 Award Recipients
Each year, Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44 is proud to recognize outstanding students whose achievements extend far beyond academic success. Our Education Awards celebrate not only excellence in the classroom, but also young people who have demonstrated leadership, community involvement, and a meaningful connection to the values of the Royal Canadian Legion through service and commitment.
This year's recipients represent an impressive range of educational pursuits at colleges and universities across British Columbia and throughout Canada. Their chosen fields include engineering, psychology, sciences, kinesiology, music, media studies, the arts, and many others—reflecting the remarkable diversity of talent, ambition, and potential within our Legion family.
2026 Education Award Recipients
We are pleased to congratulate the following recipients of the 2026 TVS Branch 44 Education Awards:
Benjamin Purvis
Cole Priestman
Dylan Lindsay
Eric Vowles
Jack Skipworth
Jaden Crewe
Josie Venne
Kayleigh Lewis
Maddy Walter
Maya Singer
Payton Horsdal
Rebecca Skipworth
Rowan McKenzie
Tyler Horsdal
Zachary Skipworth
These students represent the future of our communities. As they pursue their educational goals, they also carry forward the values of service, leadership, citizenship, and community involvement that have long been at the heart of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Education has always been one of the most meaningful ways the Legion invests in future generations. By supporting deserving students as they begin the next chapter of their academic and professional journeys, we hope to encourage them to continue making positive contributions to their communities while pursuing their dreams.
On behalf of everyone at Royal Canadian Legion TVS Branch 44, congratulations to each of our 2026 Education Award recipients on this well-deserved achievement. We wish you every success in your studies and look forward to watching your accomplishments in the years ahead. Your future is bright, and we are honoured to play a small part in supporting your journey.