First Nations Art Award

BC Achievement Foundation announces 19th annual Applied Art + Design award recipients 

October 11, 2023
Vancouver, BC (October 11, 2023):Today, the awardees of the 19th annual Applied Art + Design Award (AAD) have been announced by the BC Achievement Foundation, an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province. The award program celebrates British Columbians who excel at creating functional art and design, while advancing the collective conversation around its importance. “Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Applied Art + Design Award! Your remarkable talents and dedication to applied art and design deserve this recognition for ...

15th Annual Indigenous Business Award Gala Dinner: Celebrating Transformative Success 

October 4, 2023
The recipients of the 15th annual Indigenous Business Award  (IBA) program have been announced and will be celebrated in front of fellow entrepreneurs, along with their respective communities, at the annual IBA Gala dinner on November 1st. The award program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnership entities and community-owned enterprises.   Congratulations to the 2023 Indigenous Business Awardees:  Young Entrepreneur of the Year:The Ballantyne Project, Maple Ridge Business of the Year – one-to-two person enterprise:Daxgedim Haanak Nation Building, Comox Business of the Year – ...

BC Achievement Foundation reveals recipients of 2023 Polygon in First Nations Art

October 4, 2023
Vancouver, BC (October 4, 2023): The BC Achievement Foundation is honoured to announce the recipients of the Polygon Award in First Nations Art (FNA). Presented annually by the independent foundation, which celebrates exceptional people doing exceptional work, the award program shines a light on artistic excellence in traditional, contemporary or media First Nations Art. “Congratulations to each of the deserving recipients of the 2023 Polygon Award in First Nations Art! The recognition is a testament to your artistic brilliance in traditional and contemporary art,” said ...

BC Achievement Foundation reveals recipients of its 15th annual Indigenous Business Award program

September 12, 2023
Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs are celebrated for their transformative achievements Vancouver, B.C. (​​September 12, 2023): The BC Achievement Foundation is honoured  to announce the recipients of its 15th annual Indigenous Business Award (IBA) program. The award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnership entities and community-owned enterprises. It is one of five programs led by BC Achievement, an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province. “Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Indigenous Business Award for exceptional entrepreneurship, outstanding contributions ...

The Indigenous Business Award of Distinction designation: Inspired leadership

September 5, 2023
Photo: Chief David Jimmie, Recipient, 2022 IBA Award of Distinction Indigenous entrepreneurs who receive the IBA program’s award of distinction designation leave an indelible mark on their respective communities and contribute significantly to the broader province and its economic landscape.  “Hard work is what creates success. We need to teach our young people to understand that hard work will get you to where you want to be.  Achievements are not the result of one person or work; they are the collective result of people working ...

Announcing your Directors of Ceremony for the 15th annual Indigenous Business Award Gala: Geena Jackson and Chief David Jimmie!  

August 30, 2023
Photo: Chief David Jimmie & Geena Jackson, 2023 IBA Co-Director of Ceremonies For a second year, Geena Jackson will be serving as Director of Ceremonies (DC) having enchanted Gala-goers last year with her effervescent hosting and empowerment of Indigenous enterpreneurship. Joining Geena on stage will be Chief David Jimmie, the 2022 Indigenous Business Award of Distinction recipient.  Geena Jackson   Geena Jackson  is a proud member of the shíshálh Nation (Sechelt) and a passionate advocate for Indigenous Rights and self-determination. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism ...