Announcements
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION OF B.C.
Notice of Awards Nomination The Local Government Compliance & Enforcement Association of British Columbia (LGCEA) is proud to recognize outstanding professionals in the field through the following awards, presented annually at the conference:
Officer of the Year Career Achievement Award Leadership and Valour in the Profession
These awards celebrate individuals who exemplify excellence, dedication, and leadership in local government compliance and enforcement. You and your organization are invited to consider submitting a nomination to honor a deserving professional.
Nomination Process
To nominate an individual, please submit a letter detailing why they should receive the award based on the established criteria. Any staff member, elected official, agent, or contractor working with a local government in British Columbia is eligible to submit a nomination.
Please note:
Self-nominations and nominations for LGCEA Executive members will not be accepted. The Awards Committee consists of members of the LGCEA Executive and local government lawyer Troy DeSouza of Dominion GovLaw LLP.
Submission Details
Nomination letters should be emailed to:
LGCEA Secretary – [email protected]
BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM
BC Communities in Bloom – 20 Years of Growing Great Places Together
BC Communities in Bloom is celebrating its 20-year milestone by awarding a tree to all registered municipalities - generously donated by Specimen Trees Wholesale Nursery.
Over the years, BC Communities in Bloom has played a pivotal role in enhancing the liveability of towns and cities. The program encourages municipalities to strive for excellence in horticulture, heritage conservation, and environmental practices. The recognition and feedback provided by the judging panel are invaluable in guiding future projects and initiatives.
Join BC Communities in Blook in celebrating the profound impact of the program.
Evaluated Registration closes April 25th. Smaller community groups or clubs are encouraged to participate with a Community Showcase.
BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Provincial Society was formed to administrate the Provincial Edition of the National Communities in Bloom Program. www.bccib.ca for more information.
Check out the ‘Past Participants’ to see if your community was ever ‘in Bloom’.
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS
CAMA Awards of Excellence Program
Each year CAMA recognizes the value of excellence and professionalism in municipal administration through the Annual Awards Program in four areas of Program Excellence. Awards are presented to local governments and their chief administrators in recognition of their creative and successful programs, projects or services. Learn more about the program details in the Awards Brochure. CAMA Awards Online Registration Questions. The CAMA Awards Online Registration Questions are outlined in this document to help you understand the information and content required before starting your online nomination form. Submit your nomination using our online registration link. The deadline for the 2025 CAMA Awards of Excellence is 4:30 p.m. PST on Monday, February 10, 2025. For details, visit Awards | Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) | BC HOUSING | SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY | | |
Invitation to BC Builds and Beyond: A Workshop for Local governments to accelerate housing projects
Are you interested in learning about specific practices and resources that can help your community lead faster, excellent housing developments?
SFU Renewable Cities and BC Builds at BC Housing are hosting an in-person workshop designed for local government staff, planners and First Nations working on residential development planning of all types.
Join Lisa Helps from BC Builds and representatives from Langley, Burnaby and Penticton as they share insights and lessons learned from upcoming housing developments. You will also have space to develop strategies and applications for your context and get connected with practical tools and current local government practices that are accelerating housing development projects.
Date: Thursday February 13
Time: 9am–12pm (optional networking lunch at 12-1 pm)
Location: SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (580 W Hastings Street, Vancouver)
How to sign up
For more workshop details and to express your interest in participating, fill out this brief expression of interest form: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/bc-builds-and-beyond
Questions?
Reach out to Amal Abdullah ([email protected]) or Lisa Helps ([email protected])
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