Community Builders' Awards
Acknowledging those who have made an outstanding contribution to Archway and the community.Community Builders Awards
Join Us November 7th
The 2024 Community Builders’ Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 7th at the Matsqui Centennial Theatre.
The doors will open at 5:45pm with the ceremony starting at 6:30pm.
Proceeds from the event will provide essential program funding through our Archway Community Action Fund. This ensures we can close funding gaps in many vital programs for youth, families, seniors and newcomers. Together, we can create a stronger community for everyone!
If you have any questions, please email: CBA@archway.ca
About Community Builders
The annual Archway Community Builders Awards are designed to acknowledge those who have made an outstanding contribution to Archway Community Services and the community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to join us as a sponsor and become an integral part of this annual celebration of community building.
As a sponsor of the Community Builders’ Awards, you will align your brand with excellence, compassion, and community engagement. Your support not only demonstrates your commitment to making a difference but also provides invaluable visibility to a diverse audience of passionate community leaders, influencers, and change-makers.
Proceeds from the event will provide essential program funding through our Community Action Fund. This ensures we can close funding gaps in many vital programs for youth, families, seniors and newcomers. Together, we can create a stronger community for everyone!
Click here to view the available sponsorship opportunities. Please reach out to CBA@archway.ca with any questions.
Nomination Information
The nomination form is designed to allow the nominator to provide information about the nominee’s exemplary contribution to the community and to Archway.
The selection committee, comprised of Archway staff and board members, chooses the winners at its discretion, based on the information contained in the nomination, as well as information requested from our programs and in some cases from the nominees themselves.
Traditionally, Community Builders Awards have recognized those who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to serving the Fraser Valley community. Our new Emerging Community Builder category recognizes those who may be younger, new to the Fraser Valley or have recently started giving back.
Nominations for 2024 are now closed.
Past Recipients of Community Builders’ Awards
The Community Builders’ Awards was created in 2006 by our Board of Directors to honor and acknowledge individuals who have made a significant contribution to not only Archway Community Services but to the community at large. Since then the program has grown to include individuals, organizations and for profit companies.
2023
- Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford
- Sevenoaks Alliance Church
- Gary McCaskill
- James Clifford
- Chantel Funk + Co (Emerging)
- Joie Ford (Emerging)
2022
- Louise Burns
- Gwen Settle
- Thomas McMillan
- Alison Arends (Flood Heroes)
- Victoria Kuit (Flood Heroes)
- Gateway Community Church (Flood Heroes)
- Clearway Rentals (Flood Heroes)
2021
- Michael Adkins
- Betty Johnston
- Kevin Murray
- Abbotsford Division of Family Practice
2020 – Event was not held due to COVID
2019
- Harold Janzen
- Pieter and Frank Vanderpol
- Vancity Credit Union
- The Abbotsford News
2018
2017
2016
- Dr. Elizabeth Watt
- Home Depot
- Liz Sweeney
2015
- Margaret Rowley
- Abbotsford Rotary
- Karl Olfert
2013 – Arlene Kropp & Dr Ray Dyck
2012 – Dave Holmberg
2011 – Susan Underwood & Alan McGill
2010– Thelma Schrock & John Richards
2009 – Ian Hazenberg & Dave Robertson
2008 – Jack Andrews & Jasbir Saran
2007 – Walter Paetkau & Ruta Belec
2006 – Gordon Ray & John Oostenbrink