Government Finance Officers
Association of British Columbia
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Excellence in Local Government Finance Awards

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The Government Finance Officers Association of British Columbia (GFOABC), established in 1989, is a not-for-profit organization that represents local government finance professionals across BC. Our mission is to promote excellence in local government through the support and development of our members. Our membership comprises over 1,400 individuals representing 160 municipalities and 28 regional districts across the province.

Overview

GFOABC has five Award Categories to celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions of local government finance professionals. We are looking for potential nominees for this year's selection process, and what better way to find those worthy nominees among us than by asking local government finance professionals from across the province?

Award Categories

Please take a moment to check them out and think about an individual, team, or initiative that could be recognized.

GFOA of US and Canada Award Programs

The Nomination Process

To nominate an individual, team, or initiative, a written nomination submission must be provided. The submission should outline the following:

  • Select the award category that best fits the nomination.
  • Explain why you would like to nominate the individual, team, or initiative for the award category. How has the individual, team, or initiative advanced local government finance?

Additionally, two letters of support should be submitted with the nomination. Decisions regarding nominations will be communicated to nominators by April 2026. There will be no more than one award granted per category. Awards will be presented at the 2026 Annual Conference in Kelowna.

Nominations for the 2026 awards are now closed. Award recipients will be announced at the Annual Conference in Kelowna.

Questions regarding the awards program can be directed to Rianna Lachance, Past President.