The Community Excellence Awards recognize local governments and UBCM member First Nations projects or programs that have gone 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 UBCM member local governments and First Nations. There are four categories awarded, plus the Presidents' Committee Choice. This award recognizes an outstanding, unique and/or special project chosen from all the submissions received.
The Community Excellence Awards Ceremony takes place during the annual UBCM Convention.
2026 CEA Applications are now closed. Thank you to all who submitted nominations - and good luck! Join us for the awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 15 at Convention 2026 in Vancouver.
2025 Winners
Presidents Committee Choice
WINNER: District of Saanich – Asset Management Strategy and Implementation Plan
Excellence in Service Delivery
WINNER: Township of Esquimalt – Youth Aquatic Safety & Leadership Program
Honourable Mention: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako – Cycle 16 Trail Project
Excellence in Asset Management
WINNER: City of Greenwood – Resilient Greenwood: Building the Future Together
Excellence in Sustainability
WINNER: Metro Vancouver Regional District – Repair Cafes
Excellence in Governance
WINNER: Village of Cache Creek – Transparent Recovery Initiative
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 winnners from 2018 to present.