Each year, GFOABC recognizes members and partners who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and dedication to local government finance in British Columbia. The awards are presented at the Annual Conference and celebrate contributions across five categories: New Member, Outstanding Achievement, Innovative Idea, Outstanding Contribution, and Life Member.
Know someone who deserves recognition? View award categories and nomination details.
| Dawn Christenson |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Farhad Hossain |
New Member Award |
| Mario Piroddi |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Thompson-Nicola Regional District |
Innovative Idea Award |
| Mallory Denniston |
New Member Award |
| Shelley Hahn |
Life Member Award |
| Mike Kennedy |
New Member Award |
| City of Nelson |
Innovative Idea Award — Financial Services Agreement with neighbouring local governments |
| Valla Tinney |
Life Member Award |
| Capital Regional District |
Innovative Idea Award — Challenging legacy financing acquisition approach to regional parkland |
| Doug Spindler |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| City of Vancouver |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Lenora Lee |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Chris Paine |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Rick Danyluk |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| City of Campbell River |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Marilyn Rilkoff |
Life Member Award |
| Rick Danyluk |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Marilyn Rilkoff |
Life Member Award |
| Christopher Paine |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Alaina Maher & Campbell River Finance Team |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Phil Trotzuk |
Innovative Idea Award — Financial Management Policy |
| Tanya Garost |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Michelle Mason |
Innovative Idea Award — Social Procurement |
| CRHD / CRD |
Innovative Idea Award — Summit at Quadra Village |
| Deneen McArthur |
Innovative Idea Award — Dog Matters App |
| Shelley Hahn |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Diana Lokken |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Janice Avery |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Paul Murray |
Life Member Award |
| Valla Tinney |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Brian Szabo |
Life Member Award |
| Keith Grayston |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Deb Humphrey |
Life Member Award |
| Tom MacDonald |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Bill Cox |
Life Member Award |
| Ken Bayne |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Nancy Avery |
Life Member Award |
| Doug Stein |
Life Member Award |
| Paul Macklem |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Doug Levell |
Life Member Award |
| Mindy Smith |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Boot Camp |
Innovative Idea Award |
| Julia Duff |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Stan Westby |
Life Member Award |
| Steve Berna |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| City of White Rock |
Innovative Idea Award |
| Keith Dowdall |
Outstanding Contribution Award |
| Archie Johnston |
Life Member Award |
| David Murray |
Life Member Award |
| George Horwood |
Life Member Award |
| The Collectors Group |
Innovative Idea Award |
| Hugh Creighton |
Life Member Award |
| Jake Sorba |
Life Member Award |
| Rita Estock |
Life Member Award |
| Stan Westby |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Richard Wells |
Life Member Award |
| Robin Hicks |
Life Member Award |
| Nancy Gomerich |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
| Bob Shaw |
Life Member Award |
| Ken Bayne |
Life Member Award |
| Penny Bruin |
Life Member Award |
| Rick Earle |
Life Member Award |
| Jake Sorba |
Outstanding Achievement Award |
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