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 by supporting and developing our members. Our membership comprises over 1,400 individuals representing 161 municipalities and 27 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 review them and consider an individual, team, or initiative that could be recognized.
New Member Award
Recognizes new members who demonstrate the desire to take on the challenge of local government finance. To be eligible for this award, 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, promoting education, peer support, and networking to enhance professional skills within local government. To be eligible for consideration for this award, a member or partner must have a minimum of ten (10) years' 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, 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 2027. There will be no more than one award granted per category. Awards will be presented at the 2027 Annual Conference in Richmond, BC.
Nominations for the 2026/27 awards are now open. Submissions are due Monday, November 30, 2026. Award recipients will be announced at the 2027 Annual Conference in Richmond, BC.
Questions regarding the awards program can be directed to Nyla Attiana, Past President.