Silver Pen Award 2016-2017
Tanushree Pillai
The Silver Pen Award is presented annually by the BCIT Student Association to the student contributor, staff member, or volunteer at LINK magazine whose writing demonstrated the highest level of quality and/or community impact throughout the year.
We are pleased to present this year’s Silver Pen award to Tanushree Pillai. Tanu showed up at our office last September with an open heart and a desire to share her unique experiences with others. Throughout the year, Tanu gave us ideas and perspectives that ranged from fun and flavourful to bold and beautiful. An immigrant mother who came to Canada for a new career and chance at a better life for her son, Tanu embodies what it means to inspire. Through her thoughtful words, she makes us comfortable in our own skin, accepting our flaws, and eager to learn more about the people around us. This is an accomplishment worth celebrating.
Select writing credits:
Seriously Syrian (November 2016)
Maddy Adams is the Publications Assistant for LINK Magazine- and as well a wedding, portrait and candid photographer based in Vancouver. She enjoys experimenting with different cameras, lenses and mediums. Whether she has a DSLR or cellphone in hand, she is always taking photos and waiting to capture a perfect moment. She sees the world in colours, shapes and patterns.