CaribPR WIRE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Jan. 24, 2023: Bow Valley College is proud to announce one of its recent graduates has been awarded first place in a prestigious design industry competition. Beatriz Hernandez’s recommendations for a kitchen remodel stood out amongst dozens of applicants in Canada and the United States, securing the top prize in the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Student Design Competition.

“I couldn’t believe it. It is an honour to be recognized for something I’m passionate about and that I put a lot of passion into,” says Beatriz Hernandez. “I wanted to provide the clients with a beautiful and functional renovation that will work for them now and in the future. I put together a construction plan and design statement that offers a combination of meeting personal tastes and needs and timeless finishes that will add to the value of their home.”

Beatriz graduated from Bow Valley College in December 2022 with a Kitchen and Bath Design Post-Diploma Certificate. An international student from the Dominican Republic, she chose the program to supplement her degree in architecture, expanding her expertise in residential interior design. She gained practical experience with Krista Hermanson Design in Calgary, where she is now working full-time as a designer assistant.

“Beatriz’s award-winning achievement is an inspiration for all aspiring students in our program,” says Alison Anderson, dean of Business, Technology and the Centre for Entertainment Arts, Bow Valley College. “This post-diploma certificate is a great fit for people like Beatriz, looking for additional specialized credentials and an opportunity for experiential learning. We are thrilled to see her take top honours in this competition and look forward to her journey as an emerging professional in the design industry.”

The NKBA Prairie Provinces Chapter will honour Beatriz at a lecture at Bow Valley College on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Her award includes a $5,000 scholarship and an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas for the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the largest trade show of its kind in the world.

Here is an excerpt from Beatriz Hernandez’s winning design statement:

“It’s about making the kitchen permeable and allowing the stunning views of the beach to penetrate the house; this indicates lots of natural light and big connectivity with the exterior. The renovation will adapt to the proportion of the house and the use of local materials, natural elements, and peaceful colours that will give a sensation far from chaos.” – Beatriz Hernandez

Bow Valley College is a founding school in NKBA’s Affiliated Schools Program. For more information about the Kitchen and Bath Design Post-Diploma Certificate, please visit bowvalleycollege.ca.

For details about the upcoming NKBA Bow Valley College lecture, interviews with Beatriz, and additional renderings of her winning design, please see contact information below.

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About Bow Valley College

Calgary and region’s only Comprehensive Community College — with 14,000 full- and part-time students, Bow Valley College helps Open Doors – Open Minds to in-demand jobs in Calgary, Alberta, and Canada. Our graduates contribute to the digital economy, careers in business, TV & film production, and serve on the frontlines of healthcare and social services. One of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, Bow Valley College invests in virtual reality (VR), Work Integrated Learning (WIL), micro-credentials, and foundational opportunities.

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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ – Courts invites shoppers to “Bring Value Home” this April as they launch the “I Love my Appliances” sale.

Major brands including Mabe, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Mastertech, and Fridgidaire will be showcased at unbeatable prices beginning on March 28^th and running through May 9^th.

The campaign will showcase unbeatable value and pricing of the large range of products offered by Courts.

Special discounts will be available on a wide range of products including home washer and dryers, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators and other small home appliances. The large amount of inventory available makes the “I Love My Appliances” sale the ideal time to update aging appliances.

Customers should also note that Courts signature Ready Finance option may be available to them on certain items or purchases. This pre-approved line of credit allows customers the option to purchase now with no down payment and take up to 36 months to pay.

Promotion pricing will be available both on the Courts website as well as in our physical stores. During the promotion, Customers shopping on the website enjoy free delivery on purchases over $1,500. Many items may also be available for pick up at your nearest Courts location.

About Courts

Courts has been serving the people of the Caribbean with quality affordable furniture and appliances since 1959. With 93 stores on eleven different islands, Courts strives to be a household name in the appliance industry that can be trusted for generations to come. The company also takes their responsibility to the communities they serve very seriously. From helping fund tutors for children with reading difficulties due to dyslexia to providing vision screenings to mentally challenged adults, the Courts attention to social responsibility is a building block of the organization. In the past 5 decades thousands of lives have been touched through their sponsorship of education, sport, and health. To learn more about Courts please visit http://www.shopcourts.com/trinidadandtobago/

CONTACT: Michael Oderson, Michael_oderson@unicomer.com