Community Award Recipients – BC Achievement Foundation 2025
Recipients of BC Achievement Foundation’s 22nd annual Community Award have been announced, recognizing extraordinary British Columbians who build better, stronger and more engaged communities.
Community Award Recipients
BC Achievement Foundation 2025
“The recipients of this year’s Community Award remind us that the strength of British Columbia lies in the compassion, creativity, and commitment of its people,” said Premier David Eby. “Whether they’re leading grassroots initiatives or mentoring future changemakers, these individuals exemplify the power of community and the impact of selfless service. Their efforts uplift us all and set a powerful example for what we can achieve together.”
The Community Award recipients are selected by an independent jury panel, whose 2025 members include Mayor Suzan Hewat of Kaslo, Mayor Sarrah Storey of Fraser Lake, and past recipients: Herman Ho, MB, of Vancouver, Meeka Morgan of Ashcroft and Upkar Singh Tatlay of Surrey.
- Tli’ichilwet Heather Andrew & Yuwunat Eileen Guss, Squamish Nation
- Barbara Attig, Salmon Arm
- Robert Best, Vancouver
- Serena Caner, Canoe
- Josephine Chauhan & Neera Vohra-Singh, Vancouver
- Gwen Hansen, Quatsino
- Floyd Hill, Vancouver
- Valerie Jerome, Vancouver
- Chantelle Krish, Vancouver
- Carol Anne Lee, CM, OBC, Vancouver
- Trevor Mack, Tl’etinqox Community of the Tsilhqot’in Nation
- Glen McCall, Zeballos
- Wenonah North Peigan, Vancouver
- Robert Olson, North Vancouver
- Bob Purdy, North Vancouver
- Debra Rogers, Campbell River
- Susan Scott Gabe, Duncan
- Meste’si Llucmetkwe Colleen Seymour, Kamloops
- Dr. Sabeen Tiwana, Vancouver
- Amarjeet Singh Vabhana, Surrey
- Rik Valentine, Argenta
- Margaux Wosk, Vancouver
The Mitchell Award designate of the Community Award is selected by the BC Achievement Foundation Board in consultation with the program’s community. The award recognizes an individual who, through their work and/or volunteer activities, demonstrates a commitment to elevating people around them. This year’s Mitchell Award of Distinction recipient is Valerie Jerome, who empowers others to lead by creating within them a sense of self and belonging.
The 2025 Community Award recipients will be recognized in a formal presentation ceremony held in Victoria, BC, on May 7th in the presence of the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
The Community Award ceremony will be live streamed on BC Achievement’s website. Watch live beginning at 2:00pm on May 7. The presentation ceremony will also be aired on TELUS’ Optik TV Channel 707 after the event.
Each awardee will receive a medallion designed by Robert Davidson, OC, OBC. They will also be celebrated through an online campaign #shinethelightbc to commemorate their inspirational achievements positively impacting British Columbians.
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