Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Government House, Victoria
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The Community Award program celebrates British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others. The 2026 award recipients were recognized at a formal ceremony in Victoria at Government House in the presence of His Honour Sergio Cocchia, Vice-Regal Consort.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
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The recipients of the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) will be honoured at a prestigious gala dinner held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, surrounded by family, friends, and community partners. The IBA program highlights the remarkable achievements of Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnerships, and community-owned enterprises
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Exhibition Hall, The Roundhouse, Vancouver
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Recipients of the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design (AAD) will be honoured at The Roundhouse in Vancouver for their exceptional creativity and innovation, enriching daily life while making significant contributions to the province’s cultural and economic vitality. The event spotlights the debut of recipient films, bringing their stories and artistic journeys to life on screen.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Exhibition Hall, The Roundhouse, Vancouver
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Recipients of the Polygon Award in First Nations Art (FNA) will be celebrated at The Roundhouse in Vancouver for their exceptional artistic excellence across traditional, contemporary, and media art forms. The event also features the premiere of recipient films, showcasing their stories and artistic journeys.
November 16 – 25, 2026
Exhibition Hall, The Roundhouse, Vancouver
Mon-Fri 9 AM – 9 PM | Sat-Sun 9 AM – 4:45 PM
*except 9am-1pm on Nov 19 and 24
A combined exhibition showcasing the 2026 recipients for the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design and the Polygon Award in First Nations Art will be held from Nov 16 – 25 at The Roundhouse, Exhibition Hall.
TBD – January 2027
Government House, Victoria
The BC Reconciliation Award is a partnership between the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and the BC Achievement Foundation. The award program recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts.
