COMMUNITY AWARD 2024

On April 24, 2024, Premier David Eby and Walter Pela, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation announced the recipients of the 21st annual Community Award. The program, presented by BC Achievement – an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province – recognizes extraordinary British Columbians who build better, stronger and more resilient communities

“Community Award recipients are recognized for their outstanding contributions in making life better through innovation, dedication, and volunteerism,” said Premier David Eby. “From young leaders to experienced organizers, from entrepreneurs to educators, this year’s honorees show us the benefits of working together to build a happier, healthier and stronger British Columbia. Their good works are an inspiration to us all.”

The recipients are selected by an independent jury panel, whose 2024 members included Mayor Suzan Hewat of Kaslo, Mayor Sarrah Storey of Fraser Lake, and past recipients Julie Fowler of Penticton, Herman Ho, MB, AdeC of Vancouver, and Sqwulutsultun William Yoachim of Nanaimo.

The celebration took place on Wednesday, May 8, at Government House in Victoria in the presence of the Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. The 2024 Mitchell Award of Distinction recipient was Marcus Mosely, a champion of cultural excellence, whose selfless leadership style empowers and inspires others to lead.

BC Achievement gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation and their support of the Emerging Leader category.

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