We’re excited to share some incredible news: RBC has officially joined the BC Achievement Foundation as our inaugural Platform Partner, generously committing $80,000 in support of two of our signature recognition programs — the Indigenous Business Award and the Community Award.
This support represents more than a financial contribution — it’s an investment in the power of recognition and the people who are transforming their communities and economies through leadership, innovation, and service.
“We are proud to welcome RBC as BC Achievement’s inaugural Platform Partner in acknowledgement of extraordinary and foundational cross-program sponsorship and its generous commitment,” said Walter Pela, BC Achievement Foundation Board Chair. “This transformative support reflects RBC’s investment in our shared goal to drive meaningful change throughout the province. As our Platform Partner, RBC demonstrates its engagement with and support of Indigenous entrepreneurial excellence and community-based leaders,” he added. “Thank you for joining us to inspire achievement in British Columbia.”
“As we prepare for the start of National Indigenous History Month, RBC’s partnership with BC Achievement Foundation’s Indigenous Business Award program is uniquely meaningful,” said RBC Regional President, Martin Thibodeau. “And, we are equally grateful to support the 2025 Community Award program, celebrating 22 outstanding awardees earlier this month. The Foundation’s broader work – uplifting British Columbians through both the Indigenous Business and Community Award programs aligns with RBC’s Purpose to help clients thrive and communities prosper, and we’re so proud to stand alongside the Foundation in their efforts to tell the stories of our province and drive meaningful change across British Columbia.”
This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Indigenous Business Award program, which stands on the excellence of over 230+ alumni and generous sponsorship community. The announcement of the 2025 awardees will take place the week of June 24, followed by the launch of our #shinethelightbc campaign. The celebration will culminate at the Gala Presentation Dinner on Wednesday, November 5 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
RBC’s sponsorship also extends to the 2025 Community Award program, which recently celebrated 22 remarkable individuals at a heartfelt ceremony at Government House in Victoria. In the presence of the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, CM, OBC, awardees were recognized for their outstanding community service, joining a growing network of over 680 alumni who continue to build stronger, more inclusive communities across BC.
At BC Achievement, we believe that recognition ignites purpose, and with RBC standing beside us as a Platform Partner, we’re excited to continue elevating excellence across the province.
Learn more about our programs and how you can get involved at www.bcachievement.com.
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