A new scholarship has been established at UBC Okanagan in the name of sa国际传媒 business leader Dave McAnerney, who died last year.
UBC Okanagan management students will be able to apply for the Dave McAnerney Memorial Award in Management, thanks to a gift from Stober Foundation, said UBCO in a release.
Ken Stober, president of the foundation, said McAnerney was a remarkable person who did all he could for his family and community.
鈥淒ave was absolutely exceptional, someone who took the time to get to know you, showed an interest in you as a person and a human. Anyone in his orbit benefited from his kindness, strength and deep love of his family and community,鈥 he said.
The $50,000 scholarship recognizes McAnerneysa国际传媒 exceptional role as a Canadian business leader, said UBCO.
聽At the time of his sudden passing in October 2022, McAnerney was the CEO of the Stober Group, a major construction and commercial development company based in sa国际传媒. His ties to the Okanagan business community were deep, having served as president and CEO of SunRype and also holding executive positions with Labattsa国际传媒 and Columbia Brewing.
The scholarship honours his accomplishments and legacy within his family, said UBCO, and the Stober Foundationsa国际传媒 $50,000 gift will be matched by the university.
The award will support third- and fourth-year students who perform at a high academic level, are committed to giving back to their community, and demonstrate a financial need.
聽Sandy Hilton, dean pro tem of the faculty of management, said the award reflects McAnerneysa国际传媒 leadership in business and his commitment to excellence.
聽鈥淎s a management faculty, we aim to cultivate opportunities for our students to explore and redefine leadership,鈥 said Hilton. 鈥淭his generous gift 鈥 through its transformative effect on students鈥 university experience in management 鈥 will continue Mr. McAnerneysa国际传媒 legacy as a compassionate leader and business innovator,鈥 she said.
Stober Foundation CEO Keith Brewster said the award is a testament to McAnerneysa国际传媒 impact on the community and his role as a friend and mentor.
鈥淭o say that Dave was a leader is an understatement. Setting up this award, with the support of his wonderful wife Anne and their children Michelle and Renee, is a blessing and, quite simply, the right thing to do,鈥 he said.
The sa国际传媒-based Stober Foundation supports charitable initiatives from around the world with a focus on mental health, medicine, continuing education, and technology.
