As a Casting Director for over 35 years, Mr. Aikins received two Emmy nominations, a Casting Society of America Award and an Outstanding Achievement Award for contribution to BC Film by The Vancouver Film Critics Circle. He left his field and taught at Capilano University for ten years where he was Chair of the School of Performing Arts as well as Special Appointee to the Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree. He left two years ago to travel and continue his love of directing for the theatre. He is happy to return to the Canadian College of Performing Arts to work with these many talented students.