Community Award

Last chance to get your Early Bird Tickets for the 2025 Indigenous Business Award Gala 

August 5, 2025
Mark your calendar and secure your seat—early bird pricing for the 17th annual Indigenous Business Award (IBA) Gala ends August 15! Don’t miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening on Wednesday, November 5 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, as we honour the 2025 IBA recipients and celebrate Indigenous excellence in business across British Columbia. This year’s Gala Co-Directors are Geena Jackson and Chief Willie Sayers, two inspiring leaders whose work champions Indigenous entrepreneurship and community empowerment.  This year’s theme, Stronger Together, highlights leadership grounded ...

KPMG celebrates Indigenous Excellence through Partnerships with BC Achievement

July 23, 2025
Behind every BC Achievement award recipient is a story of perseverance, creativity, and community impact. These stories are strengthened by the partnerships that bring them to life. A key partner in our work is KPMG, whose support of the Indigenous Business Award and the Polygon Award in First Nations Art helps shine a spotlight on Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists. Through financial contributions and creative initiatives, KPMG is helping BC Achievement broaden its reach and deepen its commitment to celebrating excellence. KPMG’s Innovative Approach to First ...

The 2025 Indigenous Business Award Gala: A Celebration Not to Be Missed 

July 2, 2025
Every November, the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) Gala stands out as one of the most inspiring and joyful evenings of the year—and this year’s celebration on November 5 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver promises to be uniquely special.  Now in its 17th year, the IBA Gala shines a powerful spotlight on Indigenous excellence in business across British Columbia. It’s a night that blends recognition, connection, and celebration—and it’s quickly become known as a can’t-miss event for leaders, changemakers, and supporters across sectors.  This year’s recipients ...

BC Achievement Foundation Reveals Recipients of its 17th Annual  Indigenous Business Award Program

June 25, 2025
Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs are celebrated for their transformative achievements xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ, (Tsleil-Waututh) / Vancouver, B.C. (​​June 25, 2025): The BC Achievement Foundation is honoured to announce the recipients of its 17th annual Indigenous Business Award (IBA) program. The award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnership entities and community-owned enterprises. It is one of five programs led by BC Achievement, an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province. “The 2025 Indigenous Business Award recipients embody the strength, vision, and ...

Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Meet the 2025 Indigenous Business Award Recipients

June 25, 2025
BC Achievement is thrilled to share the names of the 2025 recipients of the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) – a celebration of the strength, vision, and innovation thriving within Indigenous economies across British Columbia. Now in its 17th year, the IBA program, one of five award initiatives from the BC Achievement Foundation, honours Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs whose work not only uplifts communities but also drives innovation while staying rooted in culture, land, and tradition. “The 2025 Indigenous Business Award recipients embody the strength, vision, ...

Announcing Kúkwpi7 Willie Sellars and Tsetasiya Geena Jackson at the 2025 IBA Gala

June 3, 2025
Tsetasiya Geena Jackson and Kúkwpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars will be the Co-Directors of Ceremonies for the 2025 Indigenous Business Award (IBA) Gala! The 17th annual IBA Gala is taking place on Wednesday, November 5, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. This highly anticipated event is the place to be for anyone interested in Indigenous business in BC.  Meet Tsetasiya Geena Jackson  Geena Jackson returns for her fourth year as Co-Director of the IBA Gala, bringing her experience and passion for celebrating Indigenous business excellence. As a ...