Surrey students recognized by VSO for community and school contributions

July 5, 2023

Seventeen Surrey and White Rock students have been recognized by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) as part of this year’s Höing Awards, each receiving $1,000 for their school’s music department.

The Höing Awards were created in 2018, thanks to an endowment by long-time VSO supporters Werner and Helga Höing, to support Surrey students who demonstrate excellence in music, school leadership and community involvement.

For the 2022-2023 VSO season the following Surrey students were recognized:

Sahibroop Khurl - Enver Creek Secondary
Brooke Shuttleworth - Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary
Tanisha Janda - Tamanawis Secondary
Brandon Chatta - Semiahmoo Secondary
Kassidy Main-Cooper - Elgin Park Secondary
Juliana Lucas - Johnston Heights Secondary
Jacob Visser - L.A. Matheson Secondary School
Julianne Billings - Sullivan Heights Secondary
Karissa Tang - Grandview Heights Secondary
Jayden Bayer - Ecole Salish Secondary
Ethan Chiu - North Surrey Secondary School
Sahil Sanghera - Frank Hurt Secondary
Kathy Lehn - Guilford Park Secondary
Christian Goncalves - Earl Marriott
Francine Halim - Fleetwood Park Secondary
David Cross - Panorama Ridge Secondary
Tina Wu - Kwantlen Park Secondary

“The VSO is dedicated to supporting music education in Surrey and continuing to develop a deep presence in the Surrey community,” said Ava Shadmani, education manager for the VSO. “The Höing Awards are an opportunity to collaborate with Surrey teachers in recognizing and celebrating music students who are making exceptional contributions to their schools and community.”

To learn more about the VSO’s partnerships with Surrey schools, go to vancouversymphony.ca/education.