Vancouver, BC – The Forest Products Association of Canada held its annual Awards of Excellence luncheon in Vancouver yesterday. Kicked off by FPAC President and CEO Derek Nighbor and moderated by renowned meteorologist Mark Madryga of Global News, the event honoured the achievements of 16 individuals and community partners who have made special contributions to strengthen Canada’s forest products sector and our forestry communities. “We launched the Awards of Excellence program to honour some of our best and brightest, and to celebrate some special people doing incredible work in our industry,” said Nighbor. “The event is also a chance for us to thank some people who might not work in our sector, but have been champions alongside us in supporting sustainable forest management and the economic benefits that Canadian forestry brings to our communities and the country,” Nighbor added.
Live links to individual press releases with picture of award reception are below:
Forest Community Champion Awards
- Jim Carr – Minister of International Trade Diversification
- Ed Fast – Member of Parliament, Abbotsford
- Lyn Hall – Mayor, Prince George, BC
- Pascal Cloutier – Mayor, Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC
FPAC Partnership Awards
- Kristen Vice –National Council for Air and Stream Improvement
- Forestry Futures Alliance- Edmonton & Calgary, AB
Indigenous Business Leadership Award
Skills Award for Indigenous Youth
FPAC Innovation Award
FPAC Lifetime Achievement Awards
FPAC Outstanding Member Award
FPAC Women in Forestry Award of Excellence:
FPAC Rising Star Award: