2025 Celebration of Families Award
Do you know a person or group that has shown exemplary support to families in BC? Nominate someone today!
Award Ceremony
Saturday, May 31, 2025
6:00pm – 8:00pm at UBC Vancouver Campus
The Family Support Institute supports families all over BC who have a family member living with a disability. We honour those families and want to recognize and celebrate others who support families in an extraordinary way.
If you know a person, family, or group that would be suited for a Provincial Award for the exceptional support of families in BC, please nominate them by completing our nomination form.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm PST
Award Categories
Family Support Institute Volunteer (Resource Parent)
This individual comes from FSI’s volunteer network and has shown a strong, enduring commitment to supporting families and individuals with a disability.
Community Member
This is a person in community who eloquently supports families and caregivers of people with disabilities, showing an understanding and commitment that makes them stand out and be heard.
Person with Lived Experience (Self-Advocate)
This individual is a strong voice in the community and works hard to ensure all those with a disability are heard.
Corporation
A big or small business that sees and supports those with a disability, along with their families, ensuring that opportunities to succeed are open to everyone.
Non Profit Organization
This organizations’ strength and commitment stands out in the community, shedding light on the challenges and celebrating the victories of families and caregivers of those with a disability.
Indigenous Advocacy and Allyship
An ally, advocate and collaborator with and for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in BC with a disability, who strengthens relationships and partnerships in support of Truth and Reconciliation and Anti-Racism.
Champion of Diversity, Equity & Social Justice
This award honours an individual or group that demonstrates outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting families with disabilities in BC who face challenges related to multicultural and multi-systemic barriers.
