Bulkley Valley Research Centre - Science in the Public Interest

Awards

The Irving Fox Award and the Jim Pojar Award recognize researchers, writers, activists, or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to sustainability in northwest BC. Anyone can nominate candidates (you can even nominate yourself). 

The Volunteer Distinction Award was created to commend an active and involved volunteer member of the Bulkley Valley Research Centre. This award is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding contribution(s) of the individual who exemplifies the vision and mission of the Bulkley Valley Research Centre.

The deadline for nominations is September 1, 2023. View the nomination criteria for each of these awards at the links below:


 BVRC AWARD WINNERS

2021 AWARD WINNERS

Karen Price, Dave Daust & Rachel Holt - Jim Pojar Award
Evelyn Hamilton - Volunteer Distrinction Award

2020 AWARD WINNERS

Allen Banner - Irving Fox Award
Ross Hoffman & Alfred Joseph - Jim Pojar Award
Ashleigh Ballevona & Gavin Scorer - Volunteer Distrinction Award

2019 AWARD WINNERS

Sybille Haeussler - Irving Fox Award
Tyler McCreary - Jim Pojar Award
Lynn Westcott - Volunteer Distinction Award 

2018 AWARD WINNERS

Dennis Horwood - Irving Fox Award
Richard J. Hebda, Sheila Greer, and Alexander P. Mackie - Jim Pojar Award

2017 AWARD WINNERS

Read more about the 2017 award winners here!

Allen Banner (middle) and Jim Pojar (right) receiving the 2017 Jim Pojar Award

 

2016 AWARD WINNERS

Read more about the 2016 award winners here!

Deborah Cichowski (left), winner of the 2016 Irving Fox Award, pictured with Rosemary Fox

Dr. Leslie Main Johnson, winner of the 2016 Jim Pojar Publication of the Year Award 

Robert Westcott, winner of the 2016 Volunteer Distinction Award

 

2014 AWARD WINNER

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Pat Moss, winner of the 2014 Irving Fox Award

 

2013 AWARD WINNERS

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Phil Burton and Dave Coates receiving the 2013 Jim Pojar Award

 

Dave Bustard won the 2013 Irving Fox Award
 

Bob Henderson receiving the 2013 Volunteer Distinction Award

 

2012 AWARD WINNER

Sybille Haeussler

Sybille Haeussler receiving the 2012 Volunteer Distinction Award

 

2011 AWARD WINNERS

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Brian Edmison

Brian Edmison receiving the 2011 Irving Fox Award

Jim Pojar Award 2011

Jim Pojar being presented with the Jim Pojar award on behalf of the 2011 recipients

Osborn Volunteer Award 2011

Steve Osborn, winner of the 2011 Volunteer Distinction Award

 

2010 AWARD WINNERS

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Richard Overstall 2010

Richard Overstall, winner of the 2010 Volunteer Distinction Award

Phil Burton announcing Jim Pojar Award

Phil Burton announcing the winner of the 2010 Jim Pojar Award

 

2009 AWARD WINNERS

Read more about 2009 award winners here!

Price Daust

Dave Daust and Karen Price, winners of the 2009 Irving Fox Award

Steve Osborn

Steve Osborn, winner of the 2009 Volunteer Distinction Award

 

Jim Schwab accepting Jim Pojar Award

Jim Schwab (et al), winners of the 2009 Jim Pojar Award

 

2008 AWARD WINNERS

Award Nominations 2008

 

2006 AWARD WINNERS

Award Nominations 2006