Provincial Awards

Congratulations to the 2024 Award Recipients!

Find out more about the Award Categories

Provincial Awards of Excellence
- Festivals and Events Excellence
- Facility Excellence
- Parks Excellence
- Program Excellence, sponsored by RC Strategies
Community Leadership
BCRPA Honourary Life Member
BCRPA's DB Perks Graduating Student Scholarships
BCRPA's DB Perks Young Professional Aquatics Award

Award Categories

Select from the dropdown menu below to learn about the award categories and to review the Nominations Guides for each.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Felicitas Lutz, Partnerships and Events Coordinator, by email.

BCRPA offers awards in the following award categories:

(Select from the drop down menu to view the details.)

BCRPA Provincial Awards of Excellence

BC Recreation and Parks Association is pleased to recognize outstanding special events, programs, facilities, and parks which reflect ideas, innovation, and services that have made an impact in the recreation and parks sector.

Categories include:

Events and Festivals Excellence
Facility Excellence
Parks Excellence
Program Excellence, sponsored by RC Strategies

Events and Festivals Excellence Award

The Events and Festivals Excellence Award recognizes innovative events that were successful in improving individual and community-level connectedness, social and physical well-being, and engagement. The event or festival could serve as a model for other local governments or organizations to enhance their community activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominator or Applicant must be a BCRPA member.
The Nominee (the Festival / Event) must have been developed and administered by a currently enrolled Local Government, Affiliate, or Corporate Member.

Review the Nomination Guide for complete details.

Facility Excellence Award

The Facility Excellence Award recognizes outstanding facility design or redesign that reflects community culture. The facility spaces is innovative in addressing community needs, is accessible to all patrons, serves as a gaterhing hub, incorporates green design elements to reduce or eliminate negative impacts on the environment, and ultimately improves the well-being of the community.

Nominations for this award with capital costs less than and greater than $3,000,000 ($3M) are submitted and reviewed separately.

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominator or Applicant must be a BCRPA member.
Nominee (the Facility) must be owned and operated by a currently enrolled Local Government, Affiliate, or Corporate Member.
Whether renovated, refit, or new, the facility must be open for a minimum of one year following the launch.
The facility can either be outdoor or indoor, but must be a physical structure.

Review the Nomination Guide for complete details.

Parks Excellence Award

The Parks Excellence Award recognizes outstanding design and development of park spaces using natural elements or repurposing materials. The park space reflects innovative community culture, which is accessible to all patrons, and encourages individuals and communities to get out into nature. The park positively impacts the well-being of the community and the recreation and parks sector.

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominator or Applicant must be a BCRPA member.
Nominee (the Park) must be owned and operated by a currently enrolled Local Government, Affiliate, or Corporate Member.
The park must have been in existence for a minimum of one year.

Review the Nomination Guide for complete details.

Program Excellence Award, sponsored by RC Strategies

The Program Excellence award recognizes innovative programs that were successful in improving individual and community-level social and physical well-being. The program could serve as a model for other local governments or organizations to enhance their services.

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominator or Applicant must be a BCRPA member.
Nominee (the Program) must have been developed and administered by a currently enrolled Local Government, Affiliate, or Corporate Member.

Review the Nomination Guide for complete details.

Community Leadership

BCRPA’s Community Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding leader or organization that through their unique strengths and styles, effectively act and lead others working to build a healthier more vibrant community. The nominee responds to community needs by developing a vision for change that reflects shared values in the community and champions the power of recreation and parks.

This is an annual award. The nominee is not required to be a BCRPA member; the nominator must be a BCRPA member or a BCRPA enrolled local government member.

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominee is an individuals or group in recreation and parks leadership from local government or the community at large (volunteers, business, agencies).
Nominator must be a BCRPA Member.

Selection Guidelines:

Provides innovative services or approaches to community challenges that elevate the value of recreation and parks services in their community.
Develops and maintains coalitions that have resulted in community health benefits with key partners in the community.
Develops sustainable partnerships that will allow for ongoing provision of innovative services.
Builds on the physical, social, environmental and economic assets of the community to develop health and well-being.
Demonstrated ability to support creativity and innovation among a team or group to overcome barriers. Open to ideas and changing the course as guided by others.
A big picture thinker who is forward thinking which is important to affect lasting social change

To submit your nomination:

Use the Community Leadership Nomination Reference Guide to collect the required information and to prepare your answers.

Nominations for 2024 are now closed.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Felicitas Lutz, Partnerships and Events Coordinator, by email.

BCRPA Honourary Life Member

Honourary Life Memberships are a special distinction conferred by BCRPA's Board of Directors upon Members who have made outstanding contributions to the recreation and parks sector.

Honourary Life membership is a meaningful recognition bestowed sparingly and only to those BCRPA Members who have made significant contributions to the BCRPA and/or the sector. The honour is awarded for the lifetime of the individual.

View a current list of BCRPA's Honourary Life Members.

BCRPA’s Honourary Life Members receive:

BCRPA Membership status for the lifetime of the individual
An invitation to BCRPA’s Symposium

Honourary Life members are appointed on the basis of the following criteria:

For individual members only – whether they be practitioner, academic, volunteer or staff person
The nominated individual must have been a BCRPA Member but need not be a current member of BCRPA
Should be retired from all official posts
Longstanding, sustained and exceptional service and impact in the parks and recreation sector
Outstanding contribution that required substantial and commendable personal input

Applications are to be submitted online and are to consist of:

Evidence that the candidate has provided long-standing, sustained and exceptional service and impact
Confirmation that the candidate is retired from remunerated employment in the recreation sector
One letter of support from each of two nominators
Letter(s) of support from others who can attest to the candidate's merit for this award

Selection Procedures:

Members of BCRPA may submit nominations for Honourary Life Membership in the online form, for consideration by the Board of Directors.
All matters relating to a nomination are confidential with only the final decision of the Board of Directors in favour of the nomination being announced publicly.
The Board will review and deliberate all nominations obtained against the Criteria.
The Board of Directors will be asked to vote on a motion to award an Honourary Life Membership. It must be passed by a unanimous resolution of those present and voting.
Newly-appointed Honourary Life Members will receive recognition and a certificate of their membership status at the Annual General Meeting of the BCRPA, or other function at the Annual Symposium.

To submit a nomination:

Use the Honorary Life Member Nomination Reference Guide to collect the required information and to prepare your answers.

Nominations for 2024 are now closed.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Felicitas Lutz, Partnerships and Events Coordinator, by email.

CPRA Awards Program

Cpra Web The CPRA Awards Program provides an opportunity to showcase the parks and recreation sector on a national scale.

This Program raises the awareness and profile of CPRA in the provinces and territories; while at the same time recognizes the connection between the local parks and recreation professionals / practitioners to the national work being undertaken by CPRA. The CPRA Awards Program celebrates those collective and collaborative efforts.

Categories include:

CPRA Award of Merit
CPRA President's Award of Distinction
CPRA Partnership Award
CPRA Emerging Leader Award

Nominators must be Members of CPRA. Nominees are not required to be members of CPRA P/T member organizations. For more information on the CPRA Awards Program, please contact info@cpra.ca.

2024 Award Recipients

	Parks Excellence Award The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, sθәqәlxenәm ts'exwts'áxwi7 Rainbow Park The sθәqәlxenәm ts'exwts'áxwi7 Rainbow Park in Vancouver is an urban oasis situated in in the heart of the City of Vancouver’s downtown core. The park is a dynamic space and serves as a model of accessible and universal design. It has created a barrier-free and accommodating environment that services 30,000 people who work and live in the area. The park includes pocket wetlands, pollinator plants and native plant species significant to the host Nation’s culture, food and medicine. The park acts as a community porch for residents, office workers and tourists, enriching the urban experience in a memorable way. Read the media release to learn more. Honourable Mention: City of Coquitlam's Sheffield Park is a well-loved neighbourhood amenity that supports the community’s need for a diverse array of recreation experiences. Centered on accessibility, it will deliver high quality green space space for residents of all ages and abilities for years to come.
	Program Excellence Award sponsored by RC Strategies District of West Vancouver, Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Program The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Program is an example of programming that empowers new community members to build important social connections. It offers programs and services to help newcomers to Canada and to their communities feel welcome and connected with support to overcome language barriers, cultural differences, social isolation, access to information and resources, and employment challenges. With a focus on promoting and developing physical fitness, social skills, and overall physical and mental well-being, the program epitomizes equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility. Read the media release to learn more.
	Facility Excellence Award for projects over $3 million The Township of Esquimalt, Gorge Pavilion Park Gorge Pavilion Park is an inspiring 6,000 square foot Pavilion, built in Esquimalt’s Gorge Park. The facility marks the site of the area's first Japanese tea house destroyed nearly 80 years ago and includes captivating artwork and interpretive displays honoring the legacies of early Japanese immigrants. The Pavillion is constructed primarily of local Vancouver Island timber and stone, incorporating innovative energy-saving features and green initiatives and is a leading example of how to bring a thriving and sustainable community hub to life, one that supports healing, placemaking and community connection. Read the media release to learn more. Honourable Mention: City of Prince George's Canfor Leisure Pool is a NetZero carbon community hub, designed to remove all barriers to participation and support the local and Indigenous communities to come together.
	Facility Excellence Award for projects under $3 million Prince George, Jumpstart Multi Sport Court The Jumpstart Multi Sport Court is the city's only fully accessible multi-sport court and the largest of its kind built to date. The 28,000 square foot design accommodates physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities, supporting casual play and a variety of organized sports and para sports. The facility gives users of all ages the opportunity to participate and is a shining example of how to bring multi-generations together and stay active. Read the media release to learn more. Honourable Mention: West Shore Parks & Recreation's Thrifty Foods Skatepark fills a need for all five Westshore communities for a place that fosters community connection and social interaction for all ages.
	Festivals and Events Excellence Award Village of Burns Lake, A Century Together: Celebrating 100 Years Together A Century Together: Celebrating 100 Years Together was the largest event ever hosted in Burns Lake. The inclusive and accessible event brought together over 1,200 people with connections to the area, including six First Nations. The event included community visual and musical arts, Indigenous performances, a triathlon, as well as raft races, and a parade. The focus was on reconciling the past and setting a direction for the future of the community within the spirit of celebration and understanding.  Read the media release to learn more. Honourable Mention: Bowen Island's Canada Day Reimagined Event is an all-ages event held on Canada Day that combines reconciliation, culture, sport and community connectedness, and supports a deeper understanding of what it means to be Canadian today.
	Community Leadership Award Nicky Brown Nicky Brown is the Community Leadership Coordinator with Westshore Parks and Recreation Society. She has worked in recreation for over 18 years in the Greater Victoria Region and is widely recognized for her dedication, commitment and passion for supporting gender inclusive sports programs, education and training for parents and staff on physical literacy andproviding marginalized youth access toprograms. Nicky’s contributions and dedication to building a healthier, more vibrant community is truly inspirational. Her passion for making a difference to the lives of youth in West Shore will have a positive impact on the community for years to come. Read the media release to learn more.

Past Award Recipients

Past Provincial Award Recipients

2023

Facility Excellence for projects over $3 million

City of Richmond, Minoru Centre for Active Living

Facility Excellence for projects under $3 million

Panorama Recreation, Jumpstart Multisport Court

Festivals and Events Excellence

City of Campbell River, CR Live Streets

Parks Excellence

Program Excellence Award sponsored by RC Strategies

2022

Facility Excellence for projects over $1 million

City of Surrey, Clayton Community Centre

Festivals and Events Excellence

City of New Westminster, Shine Bright New West

Parks Excellence

Abbotsford, Grant Park

Program Excellence Award sponsored by RC Strategies

City of Victoria , Get Growing, Victoria!

Community Leadership Award

Alan Sakai

CPRA Award of Merit

ViaSport BC

Nominated for this award by BCRPA, ViaSport BC has collaborated with BCRPA over time and specifically these past years of pandemic leadership on behalf of community-based athletes of all ages who play in and on our local government spaces. ViaSport and BCRPA have developed a strong working partnership, delivered shared statements, hosted provincial-wide online meetings, and provided a comprehensive approach to communications. Together they created a unified approach to ensure a reliable and current source of information for British Columbians. This patience and planning helped ensure that both sports, and the recreation and parks sector were continuously updated in a time when provincial health regulations were changing very quickly for the sector.

2021

Parks Excellence

City of Surrey, Unwin Park and Jumpstart Playground

Facility Excellence for projects over $1 million

City of Surrey, North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex

Program Excellence Award for populations over 15,000

District of West Vancouver, Feed the Need
Honourable Mentions:
- District of Saanich for HeArts Together Community Art Project
- City of New Westminster for Remembrance Day Re-imagined

Community Leadership Award

Richmond Food Security Society

2021 DB Perks Young Professional Aquatics Award

Jessica Portsmouth, City of Cranbrook

Jessica Portsmouth, from the City of Cranbrook, was awarded the 2021 DB Perks Young Professional Aquatics Award during BCRPA's Ripple Effects aquatics workshop, November 24, 2021.

This award acknowledges the outstanding achievements of an emerging leader in the early stages of their aquatics career.

Jessica has demonstrated exemplary leadership within aquatics and as a community member. Through her drive to spearhead new initiatives, act as a mentor, engage her community in aquatic opportunities and trainings, and dive into leadership roles whenever asked, Jessica is a highly deserving recipient of this year's DB Perks Young Professional Aquatics Award.

2020

Parks Excellence

District of Peachland, Ray Kandola Heritage Pier

Facility Excellence for projects over $1 million

Township of Langley, Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre

Facility Excellence for projects under $1 million

City of Richmond, Edwardian Cottage

Program Excellence Award for populations over 15,000

City of Surrey, Sensory Friendly Spaces

Program Excellence Award for populations under 15,000

City of Nelson, Nelson and District Youth Centre Program

Community Leadership Award

City of Burnaby, Warming Centre Team

2019

Parks Excellence

City of Surrey, Forsyth Park

Facility Excellence

City of Trail, Trail Riverfront Centre

Program Excellence Award for populations over 15,000

City of Surrey, MYzone Drop-in Afterschool Program

Program Excellence Award for populations under 15,000

City of Kitimat, Mini Mud and Mud Games

Youth Aquatic Leadership Award

Annika Dixon-Reusz, City of Rossland

The BCRPA DB Perks Provincial Aquatics Youth Award acknowledges the outstanding achievements of an emerging leader in the early stages of their aquatics career. This new award offered for the first time this year, recognizes youth with the traits and skills required to hold a leadership position in aquatics, and who shows promise in continuing to make an impact on the sector.

2018

Parks Excellence Award

City of Trail, Columbia River Skywalk

The Columbia River Skywalk project specifically addressed issues related to Trail's walkability and connectivity as the West and East communities are separated by the mighty Columbia River. Prior to this project, the only other means to cross the river was via the main traffic bridge's walkway, which was noted as feeling unsafe by pedestrians. The connection to other urban trail systems, the installation of onramps, and the grade and width of the bridge have ensured 100% accessibility to users of all abilities.

Facility Excellence Award for projects over $1 million

City of Richmond, City Centre Community Centre

The City Centre Community Centre is a vibrant two-storey facility located within a mixed-use development. The LEED Gold community centre offers modern, multi-purpose spaces for a range of community recreation programs and services that are tailored to residents of all ages and abilities. The community centre also features an art studio, music rooms, social room, community living room and fitness centre.

Facility Excellence Award for projects under $1 million

City of Taylor, Community Services Hub

The Community Services Hub was built with inclusivity in mind, with full wheelchair access, including wheelchair accessible doors, counter, conference table, and washroom implements. It also hosts the monthly meetings of the Taylor Access and Inclusion Committee, whose aim is to improve accessibility and inclusivity for the community. The Community Services Hub provides a clear point-of-contact to community groups and organizations that allows for the creation and building of important relationships as the community moves forward together.

Program Excellence Award for populations over 15,000

City of Richmond, Pollinator Pasture

Pollinator Pasture is the artistic creation of a large-scale landscape and community-engaged public art project by the City of Richmond in partnership with Border Free Bees, an ambitious, creative and successful long-term pollinator-focused public art initiative headed by Dr. Cameron Cartiere, Associate Professor at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD). The 2.6 acre Pollinator Pasture, itself, is located at the Bridgeport Industrial Park and planted in the pattern of a bee's wings with native and naturalized seed beneficial to a broad range of pollinators. The Pollinator Pasture and supportive free programming raises awareness of the plight of wild pollinators, particularly bees, and empowers communities to actively engage in solutions for habitat loss. The initiative also transforms underutilized urban sites into aesthetically pleasing and scientifically viable pollinator pastures. The Pollinator Pasture exemplifies how harnessing the power of artistic practices can inspire community action, engagement and stewardship of pollinators in British Columbia.

Program Excellence Award for populations under 15,000

City of Kitimat, i-Can Program

The District of Kitimat, Leisure Services takes great pride in connecting the citizens of the community with opportunities to engage in a healthy, active lifestyle. The I-Can program was started when a gap in service was identified by a number of parents who have special needs children in the community. A unique partnership was formed between Kitimat Parents for Kids with Disabilities, Kitimat Community Development Centre and the Kitimat Leisure Services Department. The programs are designed to be inclusive with peers, while offering a unique, physically challenging level of participation that the child can achieve success in while still have fun (based on FLOW theory – finding the appropriate balance of challenge and skill in an activity to make the participant successful).

Award of Merit Recipients

Cathryn Volkering Carlile
Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS)

CPRA National Award of Merit Recipient

Murray Kopp

Student Scholarships

Emily Beaudoin, University of Victoria
Korine Hawksby, Langara College, Bachelor Degree Program
Sandip Gill, Langara College, Diploma Program

2017

Facility Excellence for projects over $1 million

City of Surrey, Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

Facility Excellence for projects under $1 million

City of West Kelowna, Memorial Park Amphitheater and Skateboard Park

Program Excellence

West Shore Parks and Recreation, Wild About Wellness

Parks Excellence for projects over $1 million

City of Richmond, Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment

Student Scholarship Recipients

Amy Cornish, Langara College, Diploma Program
Lauren King, University of Victoria
Britta Peterson, Vancouver Island University
Rachel Venner, Langara College, Bachelor Degree Program

2016

Facility Excellence

City of Castlegar, Millennium Park Natural Swimming Ponds

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

City of New Westminster, Saint Mary's Park

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

City of Kelowna, Strong Neighbourhoods Program

Program Excellence for municipalities with populations of less than 15,000

Resort Municipality of Whistler, Whistler Presents

Program Excellence for municipalities with populations of over 15,000

District of West Vancouver, Keeping Connected

President's Award

Dean Gibson

Honorary Life Membership Award

Brian Johnston

Student Scholarship Recipients

Erin Henneberry, University of Victoria
Alexandra Lukac, Simon Fraser University
Rebecca Stephen, Langar College/University

2015

Facility Excellence

City of Burnaby, Edmonds Community Centre and Fred Randall Pool

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

Regional District of Central Okanagan, Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

District of West Vancouver, North Shore QSA Symposium and Network Events Program

Program Excellence

Active Communities Group, Active Communities Learn to Skate Program
City of Surrey, The Re-enactors: Surrey's True Stories, Heritage Program

Friend of the Sector

Doug Perks

President's Award

Louise Roberts

Student Scholarships

Hiroko Shinozaki, Langara College
Sarena Jonah, Langara College
Ashleigh Hawes, University of Victoria

2014

Facility Excellence

City of Langford, City Centre Park
Regional District of Central Kooteny, Crestion and District Community Complex

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

City of New Westminster, Westminster Pier Park
City of Prince George, Duchess Park

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

District of West Vancouver, Parks and Community Services Division, District of West Vancouver

Program Excellence

City of New Westminster, Heart 2 Art Program
Corporation of the District of Saanich Parks and Recreation, Education Children Outside (ECO) Nature Preschool
Saanich Commonwealth Place, District of Saanich, Moving Forward

Friend of the Sector

BC Healthy Living Alliance (BCHLA)

CPRA Award of Merit

Chris Nelson

Student Scholarships

Blake Mansbridge, University of Victoria
Shelly Schnee, Langara College
Shannon Bence, Vancouver Island University

2013

Facility Excellence

City of Pitt Meadows, South Bonson Community Centre

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

District of Peachland, Centennial Way-Beach Avenue Project

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

West Vancouver Community Centre Society & District of West Vancouver, Situational Analysis

Program Excellence

District of West Vancouver, Ambleside Adventure Playground Camp
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, Sports & Me Pilot Program

Friend of the Sector

Lifesaving Society - BC & Yukon

President's Award

Lori Gibbard

Student Scholarships

Nicole Barrett, University of Victoria
Tara Nazemi, Langara College
Jody Phibbls, University of Northern BC

2012

Facility Excellence

City of Coquitlam, Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex
City of Surrey, Cloverdale Recreation Centre

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

Corporation of Delta, Rotary WaterWorks at Diefenbaker Park

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

City of Abbotsford, Safari Kids Zone

Program Excellence

City of Burnaby, Circus Program

Student Scholarships

Christine Creer, University of Victoria
Steven McGee, Simon Fraser University

2011

Award of Merit

Joe Iannarelli
Bob Pope

Environmental Leadership

Township of Langley, Urban Gardens

Facility Excellence

District of Maple Ridge, Greg Moore Youth Recreation Centre
City of Courtenay, Native Sons Hall

Healthy Choices

North Vancouver Recreation Commission, Play Well Eat Well - Healthy Eating Project

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

District of Lake Country, Swalwell Park
Township of Langley, Willoughby Community Park

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

City of Kelowna, Everybody gets to play - Okanagan Network

Program Excellence

City of Kelowna, Recreation Opportunities Coupon Program
City of Port Moody, What Swims Beneath
City of Victoria, Evergreen Terrace Neighbourhood Playground Program

Student Scholarships

Claire Jean, University of Victoria
Geoff Langan, Langara College
Paul Sharp, University of British Columbia Okanagan
Dana Simpson, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

2010

Facility Excellence

District of West Vancouver, West Vancouver Community Centre
District of Kitimat, Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre
City of Kelowna, H2O

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

City of New Westminster, Step up to 12th Street
City of Richmond, Garden City Community Park Play Environment

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

District of Kitimat, Northern Health & District of Kitimat Protocol Agreement

Program Excellence

North Vancouver Recreation Commission, Health and Wellness Project for Newcomers
City of Surrey, MOYO - Mobile Youth Outreach

2009

Facility Excellence

City of Burnaby, Mountain Air Bike Skills Park
City of Nanaimo & Gemelia Design Inc., Oliver Woods Community Centre
City of Victoria, Burnside Gorge Community Centre

Environmental Leadership

City of Richmond, Terra Nova Rural Park Program

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

City of Surrey, Holland Park

Program Excellence

Active Communities Vancouver, Red Fox Active Outreach
City of Richmond, Decreasing Barriers, Increasing Wellness

Active Communities Excellence

Teck - Trail Operations, Inspiring Wellness and Learning Committee

Student Scholarships

Charissa Steel, Kwanteln Polytechnic University
Suzanne Vander Wekken, University of Victoria

2008

Active Communities Excellence

District of Kitimat, Kick It Up Kitimat
Canim Lake Band, Canim Lake Band Active Communities
District of Sparwood, Sparwood Active Communities

Facility Excellence

City of Surrey, South Surrey Recreation Centre
City of Campbell River, Campbell River Community Centre

Environmental Leadership

City of Abbotsford, Excellence in the Environment

HIGH FIVE Excellence

City of Surrey, HIGH FIVE Committment

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, The Stanley Park Storm: From Crisis to Opportunity

Program Excellence

North Vancouver Recreation Commission and West Vancouver Community SErvices, North Shore Walks
City of Surrey, Greenbrook Kids Clubhouse
City of Abbotsford, Diwali Sehat Mela

Student Scholarships

Emma Peake, Langara College
Leah Warwick, Langara College
Graeme Hall, Kwantlen University College
Laurel Liesel Beveridge, University of Victoria
Jody Lindsay Chan, University of British Columbia
Stephanie Walsh, College of the Rockies

2007

Facility Excellence

City of North Vancouver, John Braithwaite Community Centre

Environmental Leadership

City of Surrey, Surrey's Environmental Extravaganza

Program Excellence

District of Kitimat/Kitimat Health Unit, Women's Wellness Community Project
City of Surrey/Surrey Art Gallery, Urban Reality
City of Victoria, Passport to Skating

Parks and Open Spaces Excellence

City of Quesnel, West Fraser Timber Park

PERC Award for Management Innovation and Ingenuity

Greater Victoria Inter-Municipal Recreation Managers' Committee

2006

Facility Excellence

City of Burnaby, Metro Skate Park

Environmental Leadership

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and LEES + Associates, Everett Crowley Park Management Plan

Program Excellence

City of Surrey, REMIXX
Township of Esquimalt, Esquimalt Together Against Graffitti

President's Award

James (Jim) Marvel

2005

Award of Merit

District of Oak Bay, Recreation Oak Bay

Facility Excellence

Regional District of Nanaimo, Oceanside Place

Program Excellence

The Corporation of the City of Penticton, Pentiction Steps Out