Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards
About the Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards
The Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards (IEEA) is an annual event to recognize and celebrate Abbotsford employers who are going above and beyond to create inclusive workplaces for people of all abilities.
This includes actively employing, providing work experience placements, community advocacy, and other activities related to including persons with a diverse ability in the workplace.
After a two year break due to the pandemic we are looking forward to gathering again on October 19th to recognize inclusive employers and celebrate diversity.
If you’re interested in supporting or sponsoring the event, please reach out to IEEA.2022@gmail.com.
Event Partners
Nomination Information
Nominations are now open! We will be presenting five awards to inclusive employers and individuals in Abbotsford. Award recipients will be announced at the awards breakfast on October 19, 2022.
The Selection Committee is comprised of staff from each of the partner organizations who choose the winners at their discretion based on the information contained in the nomination as well as information requested of the nominee themselves.
Nominations must be submitted on or before September 16th, 2022.
Award Categories
See guidelines for full details on the different categories.
- Inclusive Employer of the Year
- Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
- Creative Workplace Solutions
- Community Champion for Inclusive Employment
- Emergent Inclusive Employer
Sponsors
Past Recipients of Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards
2019 Award Recipients
– Northwest Rubber (large business)
– Monague Native Crafts (small business)
Creative Workplace Solutions
– Dynamic Architectural Windows and Doors Inc.
Community Champion for Inclusive Employment
– Leslie Lessing of Liberty Tax Service
Emergent Inclusive Employer
– Kale Tire 077
– Apex Food Source
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
– Klassen Wood Company
2018 Award Recipients
– The Grounds Guys
Innovation in Inclusive Hiring
– Vancity
Creative Workplace Solutions
– Value Village
Corporate Leadership in Inclusive Hiring
– Starbucks (2 local locations)
Individual Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
– Old Spaghetti Factory
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
– Cineplex
2017 Award Recipients
– Tradex
Innovation in Inclusive Hiring
– Vancity
Creative Workplace Solutions
– VSSL
Corporate Leadership in Inclusive Hiring
– A&W
– Home Depot
– Abbotsford News
Individual Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
– Joelle Rowat of Carillion Canada
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
– Abbotsford Centre
