The Community Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UBCM member First Nations, regional districts, 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. The awards are open to all local government and First Nation members of UBCM and 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.
2024 Winners
- 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 - Presidents Committee Choice
WINNER: District of Central Saanich
Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R)
2024 Community Excellence Awards Media Advisory
Photos of the award winners are available on our Flickr account and are available for publication by media. Please credit: UBCM (hashtag: #UBCM2024).
For general program enquiries, questions and support please contact awards@ubcm.ca