Each year, GFOABC recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in local government finance through its Excellence in Local Government Finance Awards. The awards celebrate individuals, teams, and initiatives that strengthen the profession and support local governments across BC.
Award Categories
Open an award category to review its description and eligibility criteria.
New Member Award
Recognizes new members who demonstrate a willingness to take on the challenges of local government finance. To be eligible, new members should have no more than 2 years of experience in local government finance. (Individual Award Category)
Outstanding Achievement Award
Recognizes the achievement of a member or team by peers and possibly other organizations as extraordinary and unique. The achievement should address local government finance. (Individual and Team Award Category)
Innovative Idea Award
Recognizes originality and creativity of a program or project that has overall significance to local government. The program or project should be a financial or technical advancement that significantly improves a process, has proven costs and benefits, and has garnered some form of recognition within local government. (Individual and Team Award Category)
Outstanding Contribution Award
Recognizes members or partners who have made a significant contribution to the Government Finance Officers Association of BC over a number of years. (Individual Award Category)
Life Member Award
Recognizes members and partners who have made significant contributions to local government by promoting education, peer support, and networking to enhance professional skills. To be eligible for consideration, a member or partner must have at least ten (10) years of membership in the Government Finance Officers Association of BC. (Individual Award Category)
GFOA of US and Canada Award Programs
The Nomination Process
To nominate an individual, team, or initiative, submit a written nomination including:
- The award category that best fits the nomination.
- An explanation of why you are nominating the individual, team, or initiative and how their work has advanced local government finance.
- Two letters of support.
Decisions regarding nominations will be communicated to nominators by April 2027. No more than one award will be granted in each category. Award recipients will be recognized at the 2027 Annual Conference in Richmond, BC.
2026/27 Nominations Are Open
Submit your written nomination and two letters of support by Monday, November 30, 2026.
Send your nomination to Nyla Attiana, Past President.
Questions about the awards program? Contact Nyla Attiana, Past President.