Scholarships
Donor Stories / Scholarships David M. Bayne’s remarkable 42-year career in hospitality began humbly in 1966 as a houseman at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel He became General Manager at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise through dedication and professionalism, leaving an indelible mark on Banff National Park’s tourism industry. Known…
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When Christie Foreman and Christopher (Chris) Wong set out to create a scholarship for Banff locals, the priority was giving back to their beloved community.
The result was a beautiful reflection of one of the things they love most about Banff: how people can take such vastly different paths in life to arrive at the same destination.
The Christie Foreman and Christopher Wong Scholarship supports young adults on non-traditional education paths. That could look like a lapse in schooling for a period of time, a major career change later in life, or any number of unique directions to finding a career.
We sat down with Chris Wong to get a better understanding of the scholarship, its inspiration, and the pair’s passion for our mountain town.
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