Awards
Each year, AFOA BC selects winners for the Band Administrator Award and three Best Practices Awards.
Band Administrator Awards
This award is to give recognition to Band Administrators who have displayed excellence and quality in their work with First Nations communities over a period of time. Applications are submitted to AFOA BC in early June of each year and the winner is awarded at the Summer Conference.
Winner receives the following:
- Conference fees, travel and accommodation to attend the Summer Conference
- Memorable plaque
- $1500.00 certificate to use towards AFOA BC products, conferences or community based workshops
2019 Band Administration Award Winner
Rob Bullock – Ahousaht First Nation
Sponsor: RBC
2018 Band Administration Award Winner
Ted Adnitt – Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
Sponsor: RBC
2017 Band Administration Award Winner
Linda Simon – Lax Kw’alaams Band
Sponsor: RBC
2016 Band Administrator Award Winner
Helder Ponte – Lower Nicola Indian Band
Sponsor: RBC
2015 Band Administrator Award Winner
Greg Gabriel – Penticton Indian Band
Sponsor: ATCO Sustainable Communities
2014 Band Administrator Award Winner
Lawrence Lewis – Malahat Nation
Sponsor: Vancity