For 20 years, JDC West has brought together students from top business schools across Western Canada. Learn more about the history of JDC West, and check out highlights from the past 20 years of Cheers.
Harnessing Authenticity for Success
University of Calgary, 2025
Co-Chairs: Sabrina Singh & Brittney Walchuck
School of the Year: University of British Columbia
Athletics: Tchoukball & Omnikin Ball
Success through Sustainability
University of Alberta, 2024
Co-Chairs: Kevin Zentner & Darby Walton
School of the Year: University of Regina
Athletics: Tchoukball & D-Hoops
Triumph Through Perseverance
University of Saskatchewan, 2023
Co-Chairs: Megan Evans & Karmyn Kay
School of the Year: –
Athletics: –
The Human Advantage
University of Manitoba (Virtual), 2022
Co-Chairs: Stephanie Kalo & Tony Quach
School of the Year: –
Athletics: E-Sports (Rocket League Soccar and Boccar)
The Age of Innovation
University of Manitoba (Virtual), 2021
Co-Chairs: Stephanie Kalo & Dan Molinski
School of the Year: Simon Fraser University
Athletics: Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Growing Forward
University of Regina, 2020
Co-Chairs: Cari-Lynn Schoettler & Mason Gardiner
School of the Year: University of Regina
Athletics: Boccer & Circle-Rules Football
Shaping Tomorrow
Simon Fraser University, 2019
Co-Chairs: Mavis Lum & Bethany Chan
School of the Year: Simon Fraser University
Athletics: Tsegball & D-Hoops
Embracing Diversity
University of Calgary, 2018
Co-Chairs: Mitch Orr & Katie Tikkanen
School of the Year: University of Saskatchewan
Athletics: Tchoukball & Quidditch
Empower New Beginnings
University of Alberta, 2017
Co-Chairs: Dan Park & Josh Tang
School of the Year: University of Regina
Athletics: Korfball & DBL Ball
Achieving Excellence
University of Saskatchewan, 2016
Co-Chairs: Kara Leftley & Anastasia Stadnyk
School of the Year: University of British Columbia
Athletics: Floor Ringette & Dodgeball
World of Opportunities
University of Victoria, 2015
Co-Chairs: Alec McKay & Cody Patchall
School of the Year: University of Manitoba
Athletics: European Handball & Schtick Disk
Beyond Profits
University of Regina, 2014
Co-Chairs: Emily McNair & Victoria Johnson
School of the Year: University of Regina
Athletics: Tchoukball & Floor Hockey
Lasting Impacts
University of British Columbia, 2013
Co-Chairs: Pia Gosh & Andrew Nesta
School of the Year: University of Saskatchewan
Athletics: Netball & Doctor Dodgeball
Fueling Productivity
University of Alberta, 2012
Co-Chairs: Nathan Peterson & Koryn Stamler
School of the Year: University of Regina
Athletics: Flag Football & Yukigassen
Going Against the Grain
University of Saskatchewan, 2011
Co-Chairs: Matthew Bennett & Stephanie Ulm
School of the Year: University of British Columbia
Athletics: Inner Tube Water Polo & Ultimate Frisbee
Humanitarian Leadership
University of Northern British Columbia, 2010
Co-Chairs: Jonothan Gray & Farouk Jamji
School of the Year: University of British Columbia
Athletics: Indoor Soccer
Inspiring Innovation
University of Alberta, 2009
Co-Chairs: Jessica Leung & Nick Nemish
School of the Year: University of Alberta
Athletics: Kickball, Water Polo, Volleyball, 4x200M Relay
Managing Responsibly in a Global Environment
University of Lethbridge, 2008
Co-Chairs: Christine Odney & Lee Spraklin
School of the Year: University of British Columbia
Athletics: Dodgeball
Business Ethics
University of British Columbia, 2007
Co-Chairs: NJ Thompson & Conor Topley
School of the Year: Simon Fraser University
Athletics: Handball
Sustainability
Inaugural JDC West
University of British Columbia, 2006
Co-Chairs: Jeff Potter & Nik Laufer-Edel
School of the Year: University of British Columbia
Athletics: Indoor Soccer