Gwen Settle (middle) receiving a Community Builders’ Award in 2022.
Sixteen individuals and organizations have been named as nominees for the 2023 Archway Community Builders’ Awards presented by FortisBC. These awards recognize the extraordinary people and organizations who strengthen the fabric of our community with their leadership, volunteer work and collaborative spirit.
“We were so impressed with the quality of nominations and had a difficult time narrowing down the final recipient list,” shared Pamela Chatry, Chair of the awards committee and Archway Board Vice-President.
“We look forward to recognizing the nominees’ invaluable contributions at the event and invite others to join us for an inspiring and heart-warming night.”
The Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 2nd at 6pm at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. Community members are invited to purchase tickets to the evening event at Archway.ca/CBATicket.
Awards will be given in the Community Builders Category and the newly-added Emerging Community Builders category which recognizes those who may be younger, new to the Fraser Valley or have recently started giving back.
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“We look forward to recognizing the nominees’ invaluable contributions at the event and invite others to join us for an inspiring and heart-warming night.”
2023 Award Nominees
Community Builders Awards – Individual
- Beatrice Silver Tallio
- Brian Neufeld
- Cheryl Klassen
- Gary McCaskill
- James Clifford
Community Builders Awards – Organizations
- BC Muslim Association – Abbotsford Branch
- Central Heights Church – Women’s Centre
- CIVL Radio
- Khalsa Diwan Society Sikh Temple
- Sevenoaks Alliance Church
Emerging Community Builders Awards – Individual
- Arabella Buhler
- Joie Ford
- Kim Nickel
Emerging Community Builders Awards – Organizations
- Chantel Funk + Co
- Freshco – Abbotsford
- Opex Fitness
The Community Builders’ Awards were established in 2006 by the Archway board of directors to honour and acknowledge individuals and organizations connected to the organization.
In 2022, Louise Burns, Gwen Settle and Thomas McMillan were recognized for their contributions to Archway and the larger community. The 2022 event also included a Flood Hero category recognizing those who helped during the 2021 November Floods. Clearway Rentals, Gateway Community Church, Victoria Kuit and Alison Arends were honoured for their work with flood victims.
Tickets are available for $10 at Archway.ca/CBATicket