2026 EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE AWARDS EOI
The Government Finance Officers Association of British Columbia (GFOABC), established in 1989, is a not-for-profit organization that represents local government finance professionals across BC. Our Mission is to promote excellence in local government through the support and development of our members. Our membership is comprised of over 1,000 individuals representing 160 municipalities and 28 regional districts across the province.
Overview:
GFOABC has five (5) Award Categories to celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions of local government finance professionals. We are looking for potential nominees for this year's selection process and what better way to find those worthy nominees among us, than by asking local government finance professionals from across the province?
Award Categories
Please take a moment to check them out and think about an individual, team, or initiative that you think could be recognized.
GFOA of US and Canada Award Programs
The Nomination Process:
To nominate an individual, team, or initiative, a written nomination submission must be provided. The submission should outline the following:
- Select the award category that best fits the nomination.
- Explain why you would like to nominate the individual, team, or initiative for the award category. How has the individual, team, or initiative advanced local government finance?
Additionally, two (2) letters of support should be submitted with the nomination. Decisions regarding nominations will be communicated to nominators by April 2026. There will be no more than one award granted per category. Awards will be presented at the 2026 Annual Conference in Kelowna.
Submissions will be accepted up to November 30, 2025
Questions regarding this opportunity and written nomination submissions must be submitted via email to: Rianna Lachance, Past President.