To honour those whose vision elevates the field of applied arts and design, BC Achievement presents the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design (AAD) award to this year’s recipients:
- Tyler James Goin, Vancouver (Judson Beaumont Emerging Artist)
- Russell Hackney, Bowen Island (Award of Distinction)
- Bettina Mueller Riechl, Vancouver
- Mario Pao, Vancouver
These four recipients are being honoured for their dedication to excellence, innovation, and impact in applied creative practice.
Join us at this year’s celebration and get your tickets for the Award Ceremony and Reception being held on November 25.
The Applied Art + Design Award brings together the design community, supporters of the arts, and the public to spotlight British Columbia’s leading creative talents. Named after the late Sam Carter, a trailblazing educator and advocate for applied art and design, the award underscores how functional design can be beautiful, useful and transformative.
At this year’s ceremony, you’ll have the chance to witness the presentation of awards to an outstanding group of artists and designers. Their work spans disciplines—from ceramics to textiles, furniture to fashion—and all share a commitment to craftsmanship and originality.
The ceremony will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet awardees and immerse themselves in conversation about the intersection of design, community, and excellence.
The evening is going to be fun and inspiring, offering guests a firsthand experience of the values Sam Carter championed: dedication to craft, openness to innovation, and a belief that design can be both functional and beautiful.
Event details:
- Date: Tuesday, November 25 at 5:30 PM
- Location: The Roundhouse, Vancouver
- Tickets: bcachievement.com
By purchasing a ticket, you’re helping amplify the recognition of applied artists and designers whose contributions often exist quietly in our daily lives yet profoundly shape our collective experience.
Get your tickets today and be part of the community honouring applied art and design excellence.
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