Judges
Mayor Megan Knight
Mayor Megan Knight was elected as Mayor of the City of White Rock in 2022. She previously served on White Rock City Council as a Councillor from 2014-2018.
A longtime resident, Mayor Knight has called the White Rock area home for over 46 years. She graduated from Semiahmoo Secondary, completed her education at the University of British Columbia, and was commissioned
as a British Columbia Notary Public and established her practice in 1998, serving the community with integrity and dedication for 25 years.
With over four decades in the community, Mayor Knight brings a deep commitment to public service and small business leadership. She has served on several local and provincial boards, including the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, TransLink Mayor’s Council, Sources Foundation, Society of Notaries Public of BC, Notary Foundation, Fraser Valley Regional Library, and Tour de White Rock. In 2022, she was honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medallion for her contributions to community service.
As Mayor, she is committed to advancing Council’s long-term vision for White Rock as a safe, inclusive, and connected city where businesses thrive, nature is protected, and public spaces are vibrant and welcoming.
Donna Beaudry
Working with young people over the years has been a source of passion and joy for Donna. She especially loves learning about what alumni ambassadors have achieved in their lives after the program.
Donna was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 for her years of volunteer service with the WRYA. Donna is the mother of Kelsey and Bryn and has one year old granddaughter Aubrey.
Operating West Beach Pilates on Marine Drive keeps Donna busy these days.
Adam Smith is the President of Uptown Business Machines Inc. He brings a wealth of business experience from previous roles at Rotary Club of White Rock, Cloverdale Chamber Of Commerce, Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce and South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Laura Lattanzio
Laura Lattanzio is a respected senior leader and community advocate with a passion for developing people and strengthening communities. With over three decades of leadership experience, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations succeed through strong leadership, governance,
resilience, and a commitment to well-being.
Laura is inspired by young people who step forward to serve, lead, and contribute to their communities. She is honoured to serve in the Youth Ambassador competition and looks forward to learning about the aspirations, achievements, and community involvement of this year’s participants.
She believes today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders and is committed to encouraging the confidence, character, and civic engagement that help them thrive.
Bo Long
Bo Long a highly respected, active member of her community including being a Rotarian and a member of Peach Arch Hospital Auxiliary. She has also been a Chinese interpreter at Barkerville National Historical Site, where she shared her cultural heritage with visitors.
As an member of the Chinese community in the Greater Vancouver area, Bo Long is valued member of the judges panel for White Rock Youth Ambassadors. She wants to engage with new Canadians and work together to make a difference.
Adam Smith
Donna has been a cornerstone of the WRYA program for over 45 years. She was there when the program evolved from the ‘Miss White Rock Pageant ‘ to it current form, the WRYA program. A decision that modernized the program to be more inclusive and to emphasize community values like volunteering.