Seven recipients receive the JLL Women in Real Estate Award in 2020
The award celebrates female students in commercial real estate who are pursuing a career in the industry.
TORONTO, March 18, 2021 – For a second year, the JLL Women in Real Estate Award is granted to deserving recipients that have demonstrated good academic standing, leadership and involvement in their communities as selected by their respective schools. In 2020, JLL Canada partnered with five leading Canadian universities over five years to encourage female students looking to pursue commercial real estate careers.
“We are proud to continue supporting women and their career aspirations in commercial real estate,” said Vanessa Lester, National Director, Marketing and Communications at JLL Canada. “JLL is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all genders have equal opportunities. We are thrilled to award our recipients for their outstanding achievements.”
“We are really thrilled that we were able to partner and engage with a number of leading universities across Canada to further JLL’s ambitions of achieving gender parity in the Canadian real estate industry,” said Paul Greven, Chief Counsel at JLL Canada. “We look forward to seeing the many benefits that will hopefully grow out of these new partnerships for the deserving scholarship recipients.”
JLL Canada is proud to recognize the following:
My Nguyen
Finance, Real Estate Certificate
Alberta School of Business
"Thank you JLL for the award! With the money provided, I can take more real estate courses to broaden my knowledge and see it as a tool that helps me have a great career."
Olivia Stewart
Business Management, Real Estate Management
Ryerson University - Ted Rogers School of Management
“I am incredibly grateful to be a recipient of the JLL Women in Real Estate Award. Upon graduation, I hope to continue working in Investments in the commercial real estate industry. Being one of the first in my family to attend university and pursue this career, it would not be possible without the generosity of donors like JLL.”
Marga Chan
Bachelor of Commerce, Real Estate
UBC Sauder School of Business
"I am honoured to be a recipient of the JLL Women in Real Estate Award. This accomplishment has given me the confidence and boost in self-esteem to work hard and continue pursuing my undergraduate degree and future career. I would like to thank the UBC Sauder School of Business for providing students with the opportunity to pursue real estate, and JLL for building a strong platform for women to succeed in the real estate industry."
Freya Carson
Bachelor of Commerce, Real Estate and Business Law
UBC Sauder School of Business
"Receiving the JLL Women in Real Estate Award has encouraged me to pursue my goals in real estate and given me confidence as I finish my studies. I feel grateful to be part of a community that empowers women in commercial real estate and am so appreciative of JLL for creating this award. I am excited to begin my career in a dynamic industry and hope my contributions will lead to social change and uncapped growth."
Emma Hopkins
Bachelor of Commerce, Real Estate
University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business
“I am incredibly honoured to have received the JLL Women in Real Estate Award. JLL has played a large role in my choice to pursue a career in commercial real estate and I strongly align with their commitment to diversity within the industry.”
Louise Lambert de Beaulieu
Bachelor of Commerce, Major, Finance, Minor, Real Estate
Concordia University - John Molson School of Business
“I am beyond grateful for JLL’s generosity and support. Being granted the JLL Women in Real Estate Award goes beyond receiving a monetary reward, it is an encouragement to continue fighting for my life goals. It brings me joy to see awards that recognize and encourage the tremendous efforts made by women in the field of Real Estate, but most importantly, I am extremely thankful towards JLL for believing in me.”
Julie Stern
Bachelor of Commerce, Major, Finance, Minor, Real Estate
Concordia University - John Molson School of Business
“I am extremely thankful and honoured to have been selected as a recipient of the JLL Women in Real Estate Award from one of the leading commercial real estate firms. I am sincerely grateful to JLL for providing this opportunity to support hard-working women in a competitive industry to help them advance their careers. This award recognizes my hard work and dedication throughout my studies. It provides me with opportunities to improve my self-confidence, to achieve success and to pursue my career in real estate.”
JLL Canada congratulates the 2020 recipients of the JLL Women in Real Estate Award and looks forward to supporting more candidates in the future.
About JLL
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