Harlen Betrand (IDEA Grad 2023) wins the 2021 GDC Foundation Cheryl Lynn Rutledge Northern Indigenous Student Award
Many congratulations to Harlen Betrand (IDEA Grad 2023) for winning the 2021 GDC Foundation Cheryl Lynn Rutledge Northern Indigenous Student Award for “SOCAN Annual Report” and “Total Recall” movie poster illustration and design. Harlen is from the Fort Nelson First Nation.
“My goal is to graduate from Capilano University with a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and to work in the design industry in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition, I also plan to provide graphic design consultation to the Fort Nelson First Nation as I have done in the past as a summer student.”
“We’re delighted to have our students’ work and ideas recognized by the GDC on this national platform. It reflects well on the program and provides the students with added confidence as they prepare to enter the industry.”
“IDEA School of Design wins ALL THREE of the 2021 GDC scholarships - unheard of!!! This is a national contest - don’t know how many entries they get but it’s an amazing result for us. It was quite a coup to win both national awards!”
“SOCAN Annual Report” by Harlen Betrand (IDEA Grad 2023)
“Harlen’s illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and I really enjoy the Environment Concepts in particular.
Overall, very promising individual and I’m happy that he will receive the Cheryl Lynn Rutledge Northern Indigenous Student Award. Congratulations!”
The judges—for all the Scholarships—were Andrew Boardman CGD, Sarah Jackson CGD, Jocelyne Saulnier CGD, Allan Lorde, Leticia Spence and Shaun Vincent. Judging took place remotely in June 2021 and was coordinated by GDC Education Chair, Aidan Rowe CGD.
Recipients receive scholarship awards that are applied directly to their tuition fees.
The GDC National Scholarship Awards are funded through the GDC Foundation and are coordinated by the GDC. Since 1956, the GDC has been dedicated to establishing professional standards and supporting design practice in the workplace and in schools.
About the GDC Foundation Cheryl Lynn Rutledge Northern Indigenous Student Award
This national scholarship was created through a generous donation from Mark Rutledge CGD, to support an indigenous design student pursuing an education in graphic/communication design at a Canadian post-secondary college/university. This scholarship is established in honour of Mark’s mother, Cheryl Lynn, who was his support and inspiration and who passed away in 2016.
For all the winners, see gdc.net.
