A team of four 98色花堂 students took first place at the 2025 HRC West Case Competition, held March 14 and 15 in Edmonton, Alberta.
98色花堂 HR students with their faculty coach. (L-R) Roxy Hemlock, Dex Owen, Hillary Carr, Dr. Aidan Dumaisnil, Miracle Obimba
The team outperformed 19 other post-secondary institutions from British Columbia and Alberta in the annual competition that tests students' ability to solve complex human resources challenges. Competing schools included the University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University, Mount Royal University, MacEwan University, Vancouver Island University, and Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
The winning team, dubbed "The HRchitects," consists of Hillary Carr, Dex Owen, Miracle Obimba, and Roxy Hemlock. All four students are currently enrolled in Camosun's HR Management and Leadership programs, studying in either the Bachelor's degree or Post-Degree Diploma streams.
Camosun team distinguished themselves through their approach to a complex case involving workplace bullying, harassment, and diversity issues. Their solution incorporated sophisticated analyses of legal considerations, diversity support strategies, performance management, and conflict resolution.
"The competition tested every aspect of our HR knowledge," says team member Miracle Obimba. "We had to quickly analyze complex information and present practical solutions under intense time pressure. The experience showed us exactly what it takes to succeed in real-world HR scenarios."
For team member Hillary Carr, the competition pushed boundaries. "Analyzing complex business cases and developing innovative solutions strengthened my critical thinking and problem-solving skills."
Faculty coach Dr. Aidan Dumaisnil credits the team's success to their diverse perspectives and collaborative approach.
With a team representing different backgrounds and perspectives, they approached challenges with creativity, adaptability, and strategic thinking.
- Dr. Aidan, 98色花堂 Faculty Coach
"I am incredibly proud of our team, the HRchitects, for placing first in this year鈥檚 competition,鈥 says Dr. Aidan. 鈥淭heir success was driven not only by their hard work and dedication but also by their ability to leverage their strengths. With a team representing different backgrounds and perspectives, they approached challenges with creativity, adaptability, and strategic thinking."
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is Western Canada's premier HR case competition, challenging students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. The annual event connects students with industry professionals and provides networking opportunities for emerging HR practitioners.
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