Exciting news! Nominations for all five BC Achievement award programs are now open year-round! This change means you can recognize and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of BC’s entrepreneurs, community leaders, and artists at any time throughout the year. Whether it’s acknowledging innovative Indigenous business leaders or honouring community-driven achievements, this is your opportunity to highlight remarkable people from across the province whenever you see fit.
Nominate Anytime
No longer confined to a short nomination window, you now have the flexibility to submit nominations 24/7, all year long! This continuous timeline allows you to nominate when it’s most relevant and convenient for you, ensuring that no extraordinary achievement goes unnoticed.
Important Deadlines
For the current year’s award programs, any nominations submitted before February 15, 2025 will be considered by the jury panel. If your nomination is completed after this deadline, it will automatically roll over to the following year’s consideration. To make sure your nominee is in the running for the upcoming awards, keep an eye out for reminders during our Call for Nominations campaign from January 1 to February 15 each year. Nominating is straightforward and fully online at bcachievement.com.
Helpful Tips for Nominating
To help make your nomination process smooth and successful, we provide a range of resources. These include advice on crafting a strong nominator statement, selecting impactful images, and using YouTube videos or news articles to strengthen your nominee’s case. And if you ever need assistance, the BC Achievement team is just a click away!
Award Programs to Recognize Remarkable British Columbians
Nominations are accepted across all five of BC Achievement’s annual programs, each highlighting the accomplishments of individuals, groups, and organizations in various fields:
- Indigenous Business Award – Celebrates excellence in Indigenous-owned businesses, with categories including Business of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Community-owned Business, and Business Partnership of the Year.
- Polygon Award in First Nations Art – Recognizes artistic excellence in both traditional and contemporary visual arts by First Nations artists.
- Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design – Honours outstanding achievements in functional art and design.
- Community Award – Celebrates excellence and inspiring contributions in community service and leadership.
- BC Reconciliation Award – Recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations advancing the principles of reconciliation.
If you know someone whose work deserves recognition, don’t miss the February 15, 2025 deadline to have them considered for next year’s award programs.
Join Us in Celebrating Remarkable People
Nominations are open year-round at bcachievement.com. Get involved, celebrate excellence in BC, and nominate!
Don’t wait—celebrate excellence today!
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