Community Award

Last Chance to Nominate an Indigenous Business for the 2023 IBA Program – Nominate Now! 

May 31, 2023
“The award had a profound impact on our company and community, propelling us to the next level.”Curtis Thomas, Warrior Plumbing, North Vancouver, 2022 IBA Recipient – Business of the Year (11+ employees)  When and Where to Nominate? Nominations for the 2023 Indigenous Business Award (IBA) program close tonight, May 31, 2023, at midnight. Visit the BC Achievement website and scroll down to access the nomination form.  How to Nominate? Nominate easily and conveniently online at bcachievement.com. If you have any questions, reach out to indigenousbusiness@bcachievement.com for assistance. ...

BC Achievement Foundation names Recipients of the 20th annual Community Award

May 2, 2023
Vancouver, BC (May 2, 2023): The recipients of the 20th annual Community Award were named by Premier David Eby and Walter Pela, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation. The program, presented by BC Achievement – an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province – recognizes extraordinary British Columbians who build better, stronger and more resilient communities. “This year’s Community Award recipients demonstrate exceptional commitment to making their communities – and our province – healthier, happier and more hopeful,” said Premier David Eby. “From ...

Nominations build individual capacity and community 

May 1, 2023
Photo: 2022 IBA award recipient, Culture Shock Life, Andrea & Donna Cranmer There’s no shortage of excellence in British Columbia. Bringing that excellence to the attention of the people of this province is the reason we exist. BC Achievement’s mission includes recognizing the accomplishments of individuals, groups and organizations in the areas of community leadership, applied art + design, First Nations art, Indigenous entrepreneurship and reconciliation.    Nominators are key to the success of these programs – they are the ones who take the time to ...

IBA: Open for Business 

May 1, 2023
The fifteenth annual Indigenous Business Award program is now open for nominations! Do you know a business that demonstrates outstanding achievement? Nominate them now for the 2023 Indigenous Business Award.  The IBA program recognizes the contributions of extraordinary Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across BC, while helping to elevate connections between the province’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies.  “The ambition, tenacity, and innovation of Indigenous entrepreneurs and their businesses drives them forward, strengthens our economy, and supports Indigenous economic empowerment and a shared prosperity for our province,” ...

2023 BC Achievement Indigenous Business Award launches its Call for Nominations

May 1, 2023
Vancouver, BC (May 1, 2023): The BC Achievement Foundation has launched its 2023 Call for Nominations for the 15th annual Indigenous Business Award (IBA) program. Presented annually, the IBA program recognizes the contributions of extraordinary Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across BC, while helping to elevate connections between the province’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies. “The ambition, tenacity, and innovation of Indigenous entrepreneurs and their businesses drives them forward, strengthens our economy, and supports Indigenous economic empowerment and a shared prosperity for our province,” said Walter Pela, ...

Polygon Homes Donates $300,000 to the
BC Achievement Foundation  

April 25, 2023
Three-year gift will support annual award program that honours artists and their communities  Vancouver, BC (April 25, 2023): BC Achievement Foundation (BCAF) is pleased to announce that Polygon Homes has donated $300,000 over the next three years to support the annual First Nations Art Award. The funds represent an ongoing investment in a program that honours artists and their communities with a goal to elevate excellence and inspire change.   The three-year collaboration will allow each recipient to receive a $10,000 prize and a short film highlighting their artistic ...