The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM member First Nations and local governments that have implemented projects or programs that go above and beyond in meeting the purposes of local government in BC. The awards are intended to showcase outstanding initiatives and share them with other members to implement in their own communities.
The awards are open to all local government and First Nation members of UBCM and are awarded in four categories. The UBCM Presidents Committee will also present one community with the Presidents Committee Choice Award. This award recognizes an outstanding, unique and/or special project chosen from all the submissions received.
The Community Excellence Awards Ceremony will take place during the 2025 UBCM Convention.
The Application Deadline was May 30, 2025. For questions contact awards@ubcm.ca
2024 Winners
Presidents Committee Choice
WINNER: District of Central Saanich – Integrated Planning and Reporting
Excellence in Service Delivery
WINNER: City of Victoria – OUR DWTN: Victoria Downtown Revitalization Program
Honourable Mention: City of Richmond – Community Services Pop Ups Program Model
Excellence in Asset Management
WINNER: City of Kelowna – Enterprise Asset Management System Implementation
Excellence in Sustainability
WINNER: City of Nanaimo – Nanaimo ReImagined: City Plan, Integrated Action Plan and Monitoring Strategy
Excellence in Governance
WINNER: Thompson-Nicola Regional District – Modern Communications Approach and Financial Infographics Help Residents Understand TNRD Services, Their Costs, and "Who Does What"
Honourable Mention: Fraser Valley Regional District – Financial Plan and Public Engagement
For general program enquiries, questions and support please contact awards@ubcm.ca
Excellence Awards Library
The results of the annual Community Excellence Awards are available below.
Download a table of 2024-2018 winners.