Recipients of the 2023 Community Builders Awards – L-R Sevenoaks Alliance Church, Gary McCaskill, Khalsa Diwan Society, James Clifford, Chantel Funk + Co & Joie Ford
Eighteen individuals and organizations have been named as nominees for the 2024 Archway Community Builders’ Awards. These awards recognize the extraordinary people and organizations who strengthen the fabric of our community with their leadership, volunteer work and collaborative spirit.
In addition to the Community Builders Awards, the Emerging Community Builders category recognizes those who may be younger, new to the Fraser Valley or have recently started giving back.
“We look forward to recognizing these amazing people and organizations who truly make our community a better place to live,” shared Pamela Chatry, Chair of the awards committee and Archway Board Vice-President.
“We invite the community to join us for an inspiring and heart-warming night recognizing these amazing volunteers.”
The Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 7th at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium. The doors will open at 5:45pm and the ceremony will begin at 6:30pm. Community members are invited to purchase tickets to the evening event at Archway.ca/Ticket.
“We look forward to recognizing these amazing people and organizations who truly make our community a better place to live.”
2024 Award Nominees
Community Builders Awards – Individual
- Brian Neufeld
- Dao Tran
- Doreen Schellenberg
- Marg Allan
- Nancy Croteau
- Pixie Wells
Emerging Community Builders Awards – Individual
- Cameron Hauck
- Gurkeerat (Kang) Singh
- Harleen Padam
- Tetiana Lytvynenko
- Zoe Edward
Community Builders Awards – Community Organizations
- BC Muslim Association – Abbotsford Branch
- Central Heights Church
- Purple Lights Nights Committee
- The Book Bags
Community Builders Awards – Corporate Organizations
- Abbotsford Canucks
- DME Investments Inc (McDonalds)
- Longboard Architectural Products
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 2023, the Khalsa Diwan Society, Sevenoaks Alliance Church, Gary McCaskill, and James Clifford were recognized for their contributions to Archway and the larger community. Chantel Funk + Co and Joie Ford received awards in the Emerging Community Builder Category.
Tickets are available for $25 at Archway.ca/Tickets
