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 and Mission 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.
We look forward to another event this fall to recognize inclusive employers and celebrate diversity.
2024 Event Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor
Media Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsor
Event Partners
Archway is a non-profit social service agency with 90+ programs and has been serving the community for over 50 years. Archway’s Employing People in the Community (EPIC) program helps people with diverse abilities to find and maintain meaningful and sustainable employment.
Bethesda has been supporting people with diverse abilities for over 50 years. They offer a range of services including living options, community inclusion, supported independent living, summer camps, employment services and family support services.
Communitas creates community for people of all abilities by facilitating home living, community support, employment, social enterprises, and respite for people living with disabilities in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island.
Mission Association for Community Living (MACL) Supported Employment partners with local businesses to meet the employment goals of individuals while working with employers to identify needs/gaps in their workforce to build a resilient community that embraces inclusion and diversity.
WorkBC is a comprehensive employment resource that supports job seekers to find meaningful employment. They also offer guidance and resources to employers to foster inclusive hiring practices that embrace the diverse abilities of individuals.
Please email inclusive.employer@gmail.com to learn more about the programs offered by these organizations and how you can become an inclusive employer.
Nomination Information
Nominations are now closed for 2024 IEEA.
We will be presenting five awards to inclusive employers and individuals in Abbotsford. Award recipients will be announced at the awards breakfast in October.
The Selection Committee is comprised of staff from each of the partner organizations who choose the winner’s at their discretion, based on the information contained in the nomination as well as information requested of the nominees themselves.
Award Categories
See guidelines for full details on the different categories.
- Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
- Creative Workplace Accommodations
- Community Champion for Inclusive Employment
- Emergent Inclusive Employer
- Inclusive Employer of the Year (To be selected by the IEEA Committee)
Past Recipients of Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards
2024 Award Recipients
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
Creative Workplace Accommodations
Community Champion for Inclusive Employment
Emergent Inclusive Employer
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
2023 Award Recipients
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
Creative Workplace Accommodations
Community Champion for Inclusive Employment
Emergent Inclusive Employer
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
2022 Award Recipients
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
– Staples Abbotsford (large business)
– VSSL (small business)
Creative Workplace Solutions
– McDonald’s Restaurant (McCallum Junction)
Community Champion for Inclusive Employment
– Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
Emergent Inclusive Employer
– Everclear Facilities Services (Sevenoaks Shopping Centre)
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
– Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Abbotsford Centre
2019 Award Recipients
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
– 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
– Kal 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
