VCLAs

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The Unifying Leadership of Laila Pires VCLA Winner for Arts and Culture

As Laila Pires, 2020 winner of the VCLA award for Arts and Culture, and one of the founding members of the Philippines Bayanihan...

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Grace Sinats, winner of the 2021 Flourishing Safe Environments Award

“As a young person, I’m constantly told that one day I’m going to change the world, but I wanted to change it right now.” Fifteen year...

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The Victoria Foundation & Vital Signs

A question facing anyone who wants to engage in meaningful community service is this: where will my time and energy be most impactful?...

Leadership Victoria

17th Annual Victoria Community Leadership Awards

The 2021 Victoria Community Leadership Awards (VCLAs) celebrations culminated with a delightful gala on Sept 15, 2021, at the Deep Cove...

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Mena Ruffolo Westhaver, Active Winner of the 2021 VCLA for Thriving Children and Youth

After being unable to breathe and developing weird spots, hospital blood work confirmed the unthinkable. Mena Westhaver's five year old...

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CONGRATULATIONS! VCLA Winner Jo-Ina Young – Lifelong Learner

Jo-Ina Introduces herself with the traditional Métis language - Michif. Unique names are an integral part of her family. “Jo is from...

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CONGRATULATIONS Sharlene Law – VCLA Winner for Healthy Standard of Living

In 2018, Sharlene Law organized the Umbrella Society’s first fundraiser. National Hockey League alumni were invited to play a charity...

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CONGRATULATIONS! Sage Lacerte VCLA Winner and Innovative Business Woman

Annually, Sage’s family travel along the highway of tears. During this trip, they engage in traditional practices of berry picking,...

Leadership Victoria

Reflecting on the 2020 VCLA Ceremony

On Saturday night we hosted the 2020 Victoria Community Leadership Awards with our signature sponsor The Victoria Foundation. This was...