This summer we’re launching the inaugural Paddle BC Awards, a province-wide celebration of the people, organizations, and businesses that make paddling in British Columbia so special.
The awards are designed to shine a spotlight on the leaders, stewards, and innovators shaping BC’s paddling culture. Categories will recognize achievements in these areas:
- environmental stewardship
- accessibility on the water
- youth leadership
- Indigenous-led paddling experiences
- everyday heroes who keep local paddling communities thriving
This initiative is about telling great paddling stories from across the province. By highlighting outfitters, guides, volunteers, and community champions, Paddle BC hopes to celebrate the values that define paddling here including sustainability, reconciliation, inclusion, and a deep love for BC’s waterways.
The awards campaign officially launches in June, when nominations will open to paddlers, operators, and organizations across British Columbia. They will be open until July 30 and then finalists will be celebrated and winners announced in early August.
If you know someone doing great work on the water, nominate them now: https://paddlebc.ca/paddle-bc-awards/
