Upcoming Events

Indigenous Business Award Gala
Presentation Ceremony

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC

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The Indigenous Business Award (IBA) Gala offers award recipients and their supporters an authentic space to showcase their achievements and build bridges between BC’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous economies.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and our sponsorship family of organizations, businesses, community and media partners.

Polygon Award in First Nations Art
Presentation Ceremony & Dinner

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Exhibition Hall, The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver

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The Polygon Award in First Nations Art celebrates artistic excellence in both traditional, contemporary or media art. It is designed for artists from BC First Nations who have demonstrated a commitment to their art practice, accumulated a body of work and are recognized in their communities as artists.

Combined Art Exhibit – First Nations Art and Applied Art + Design award recipients

Thursday, November 16 – Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Exhibition Hall, The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Exhibition open to the public 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Wed, Nov 22 exhibition closes 2:00 PM

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BC Achievement is proud to present a combined art exhibition showcasing the 2023 award recipients for both the Polygon Award in First Nations Art and the Applied Art + Design Award programs.
A Roundhouse partnership with BC Achievement Foundation.

Applied Art + Design Award
Presentation Ceremony

Thursday, November 22, 2023
Exhibition Hall, The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver

Tickets available late September

The Applied Art + Design (AAD) award program celebrates British Columbians who excel in creating functional art. Their creative and innovative work enhances day-to-day life while contributing directly to the cultural and economic fabric of the province.

BC Reconciliation Award
Presentation Ceremony

Winter 2024, 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, and recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts. The award ceremony recognizing the 2023 recipients will take place at Government House in Victoria in the new year. 

Community Award
Presentation Ceremony

Spring 2024, Government House, Victoria

The Community Award program celebrates British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others. Awardees are recognized at a formal ceremony held in Victoria at Government House. The Lieutenant Governor and a representative of the BC Achievement Foundation are invited to present the awardees with the BC Achievement medallion and lapel pin designed by renowned artist Robert Davidson, OC, OBC.

Our Programs

Explore our programs and tell the story of excellence in BC by nominating individuals in your community.

Polygon Award
First Nations Art

Applied Art + Design
Award

Indigenous
Business Award

Community Award

British Columbia
Reconciliation
Award