06/29/2024
Thank you for making IPAC Victoria's 6th Annual Policy Pitch event at the Grand Pacific Hotel a success!
Congratulations to Lief Douglass, our winner and people's choice award recipient, and to Angus Argyle for securing second place. We also commend Rodrigo Feracini, Sally Reid, and Susan Martin for their exceptional pitches and innovative ideas. All the presenters led an engaging discussion on an important topic in our province, housing and homelessness.
A special thanks to our distinguished judges—Julian Daly, Jeff Masuda, Candace Witkowskjy, and Melanie Hope—for your valuable insights and guidance. William "Bill" Reid, our host, you were an exceptional and engaging moderator.
We are deeply grateful to Clint Abbott and Malcolm Gaston for their insightful remarks, providing valuable context and depth to the discussions.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to the planning committee, chaired by Claudine Lo, and comprising Hassan Arif, Sonja Zoeller, Tristan Dennison, Jesse O'Neil-Beins, and Marjorie Bandola, for their meticulous organization and dedication. To the selection committee, led by Hassan Arif and including Tristan Denniston, Steven Emery, and Marcel Ramirez, your careful consideration of which candidates would present at this event and your expertise ensured a fair and successful competition.
To our volunteers—Mariel Maraña (photographer), Rico Roma Flores (selection), Sheryl Marson (registration), Chris Marson (registration), Rose Concepcion (info booth), and Liz Manalo (info booth)—your hard work and enthusiasm were essential to the seamless ex*****on of the event.
Finally, we extend our gratitude to our sponsors—Aryze and MNP—for their generous financial support, which made this event possible.
Once again, thank you all for your commitment and support. We look forward to future collaborations and more opportunities to celebrate innovation and excellence.
