Porte Communities Award in Commerce

Award descriptionAwards totalling $3,150 have been made available through an endowment established by Porte Communities for domestic students in the Bachelor of Commerce program who have demonstrated an interest in real estate. Students will also have demonstrated community involvement or leadership. Financial need may be considered. Ideally, at least two students will receive the award each year. Porte Communities is a Vancouver-based real estate company founded in 1968 by Hershey Porte (B.Com. 1960, Dip (Urb Lnd Econ) 1962). Mr. Porte built the company to be people focused, committed to excellence, trustworthiness and building community (the Porte Promises). His values live on and guide the company as it develops, owns and manages property as part of a comprehensive real estate enterprise. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business.