2020 BC Community Achievers Announced
April 27, 2020
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VANCOUVER – Like all British Columbians, BC Achievement is looking to the future as together we move into phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic response. The collective support of everyone in our province has made a definitive impact on flattening the curve and we stand side-by-side continuing to support that effort. We raise our hands to all the essential workers who have been on the front lines, keeping us safe and well. Thank you! BC Achievement programs are active and poised to launch their respective calls for nominations throughout the month of June. The online process is housed on …
VANCOUVER – Premier John Horgan and Anne Giardini, OC, OBC, QC, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation, today named this year’s recipients of the BC Achievement Community Award, marking the 17th offering of these awards. “These days more than ever, our communities are made stronger by British Columbians who go above and beyond,” said Premier John Horgan. “Thanks go to all of the BC Achievement 2020 Community Award recipients for helping build a better province for everyone.” “It is an honour to celebrate the excellence and dedication of these 25 outstanding British Columbians,” added Giardini. “On behalf of all of us at the BC Achievement Foundation, I thank each of them for strengthening …
VANCOUVER – Like you, we are deeply concerned and want to do what we can to keep our communities healthy given the rapidly evolving COVID-19 global situation. To that end, BC Achievement will be postponing the 17th annual Community Award April 29th presentation ceremony and a new date will be planned when appropriate. We look forward to announcing the 2020 BC Achievement Community Awardees in the coming weeks and celebrating their achievements online. All staff are working remotely and reachable through email at [email protected] The next suite of 2020 programs: Indigenous Business, Fulmer Award in First Nations Art and Carter Wosk Award in …
VANCOUVER – Awardees of the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art and Design were honoured for their creative excellence at the 15th annual presentation ceremony yesterday. “British Columbia’s world-leading artistic, cultural and creative industries contribute to our province’s prosperity and climate of innovation,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “This year, once again, the Carter Wosk Award recipients exemplify BC’s creative spirit. These artists and designers inspire others and attract global recognition.” Recipients of the 15th annual award program are selected by …
VANCOUVER – The BC Achievement Foundation (BCAF) celebrated the six recipients of the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art. The recipients were recognized for their artistic excellence in traditional, contemporary or media art at the 13th annual awards in First Nations Art celebration on November 21, 2019. “BC Achievement is honoured to showcase these artists whose respect for tradition directs and inspires their creative practices,” said BCAF chair Anne Giardini. “The 2019 awardees join 73 artists from the program’s past 13 years. Together, Fulmer Award …
VANCOUVER – Awardees of the eleventh annual BC Indigenous Business Award (IBA) were celebrated at a Gala Dinner ceremony on October 17, 2019 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver where over 650 people gathered to honour excellence and “cultivate innovation in Indigenous business in British Columbia. “The BC Indigenous Business Award recognizes enterprises that create and expand opportunities, relationships and communities, all with the goal of a more prosperous future,” said foundation Chair, Anne Giardini. “BC Achievement is particularly excited to highlight some of the many …
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