LEADERSHIP VICTORIA
The Victoria Community Leadership Awards celebrate the inspiring stories and successes of community leadership in Greater Victoria. Our final event in our 18th year with Signature sponsor, The Victoria Foundation recognized the contributions of local leaders who demonstrate commitment, inspiration, encouragement, and accomplishment.
The 2022 winners were officially recognized at a gala on May 26th at Government House in Victoria B.C.
2022 WINNERS
CORRIE BARCLAY
Innovative Science & Technology
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
Corrie led the Provincial Digital Health Response Alliance in co-creating innovative digital solutions to help people in BC stay informed and well through a pandemic never experienced by this generation.
EMILIE DE ROSENROLL
Belonging & Engagement
Sponsored by Royal Roads University
Emilie is a visionary and collaborative leader who harnesses the energy of others to help inform her transformative work to ensure an equitable, resilient, and robust economy in our region.
LINDA GEGGIE
Health & Wellness
Sponsored by The Victoria Foundation
Linda is an exemplary leader focused on creating a different food future for our community, bringing people, resources, and effort together towards creating a way forward for everyone.
STU GERSHMAN
Thriving Children & Youth
Sponsored by Price Waterhouse Coopers
Stu is a leader who enriches the lives of others while working to ensure the stigma of mental health challenges no longer exists within the youth sports community and beyond.
DIANA GIBSON
Flourishing & Safe Environments
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
Diana is a leader who passionately pursues her vision for a thriving community of non-profit organizations working together for social justice and environmental sustainability.
LINA DE GUEVARA
Arts & Culture
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
Lina is a collaborative and egalitarian leader who actively promotes Latin American arts so others around the continent can experience the beauty and depth of South American culture.
GITA JOHN-IYAM
Getting Started in our Community
Sponsored by Coast Capital
An integral part of Victoria’s newcomer community, Gita draws on her humility, creativity, and ability to lead to inspire people from all walks of life to be the best they can be.
RORY KULMALA
Healthy Standard of Living
Sponsored by B.C. Transit
Rory is a thoughtful and innovative leader who is positioning the construction sector to help increase access to good jobs and address social challenges.
MARY-ANNE NEAL
Lifelong Learning
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
Mary-Anne’s leadership, curiosity and tenacity inspire communities around the world to increase pride in their identity and improve literacy.
BRIAN THOM
Extending Reconciliation
Sponsored by the City of Victoria
Brian is a respected academic and community leader
who isn’t afraid to step in when needed, offering knowledge
and insight to create new relationships with Indigenous communities.
2021 WINNERS
PULCHÉRIE MBOUSSI
Getting Started In Our Community
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
Pulchérie provides people in her community with the support needed to ensure successful integration in their new home, while showcasing the contributions made by the African community.
GRACE SINATS
Flourishing Safe Environments
Sponsored by The Garman Group, Engel & Völkers
Grace is a fierce warrior for the environment and voting rights for young people, who leads by doing the work that’s necessary and empowering others to improve their own communities.
LAILA PIRES
Arts & Culture
Sponsored by The Victoria Foundation
Laila actively promotes the values and heritage of her native country, while focusing her attention on developing others through her work with The Bayanihan Community Centre.
SHARLENE LAW
Healthy Standard of Living
Sponsored by BC Transit
Sharlene’s leadership is centred around dedication to her staff and to her organization’s clients, generating respect for her work from all areas of the community.
MENA WESTHAVER
Thriving Children & Youth
Sponsored by Coast Capital
Mena recognizes everyone’s potential is different and creates innovative and fun opportunities for others to test their grit and determination and meet their fullest potential.
JOHN MCEOWN
Health & Wellness
Sponsored by Left Brain Performance
After a lifetime of active living and giving, John exemplifies positive leadership in support of local arts and social service organizations.
JO-INA YOUNG
Lifelong Learning
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
Jo-Ina is a Métis Knowledge Keeper and community leader who creates opportunities to move people along the right path through cultural education and learning.
SAGE LACERTE
Extending Reconciliation
Sponsored by The City of Victoria
Sage is at the forefront of a generation of young, strong, Indigenous women who views leadership as a construct, rooted in how we all relate to each other.
STEVEN LORENZO BAILEYS
Belonging & Engagement Award
Sponsored by Royal Roads University
Steven is a unique and critically important community leader who builds strong relationships across difference, by linking people to initiatives and causes that matter to them.
SAM ARIYO
Outstanding Leadership Award
Sponsored by Leadership Victoria
Sam believes that leadership development creates better employees, family members, and individuals ready to give back to the community.
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors!
2020 WINNERS
2020 VCLA WINNERS
Arts & Culture Award - Charles Temosen Elliott
Belonging & Engagement Award - Chris Pollock
Thriving Children & Youth Award - Christine Hewitt
Healthy Safe Environments Award - Emma-Jane Burian
Getting Started in our Community Award - Amarjit Bhalla
Health & Wellness Award - Dr. Charlotte Loppie
Lifelong Learning Award - Lisa Mercure
Healthy Standard of Living Award - Sheldon Feener
Innovative Science and Technology Award - Devesh Bharadwaj
Extending Reconciliation Award - Carey Newman
Outstanding Leadership Award - Carissa Ropponen
Check out more about our 2019 winners below!
CHARLES TEMOSEN ELLIOTT
Arts & Culture Award
Charles has been creating traditional and contemporary Coast Salish designs and works of art for forty years, by drawing inspiration from his ancestors to connect people to his Indigenous culture.
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
CHRIS POLLOCK
Belonging & Engagement Award
Chris embodies what it is to be a servant-leader, demonstrating humility, care, compassion and grace in service to all of those who turn to him for support and comfort.
Sponsored by Royal Roads University
CHRISTINE HEWITT
Thriving Children & Youth Award
Viewing her leadership role as Executive Director of CFAX Santas Anonymous as a lifestyle, makes it easy for Christine to incorporate her natural compassion, innovative style, and respect for change.
Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings
EMMA-JANE BURIAN
Flourishing Safe Environments Award
As co-founder of Our Earth Our Future, Emma-Jane is giving a powerful voice to thousands of young people calling for all levels of government to take action on saving our natural environment.
Sponsored by Engel & Völkers
AMARJIT BHALLA
Getting Started In Our
Community Award
Amarjit instills a sense of welcome and of sharing with newcomers to Canada, giving them encouragement and the necessary power to contribute in their own way to their new home.
Sponsored by The Victoria Foundation
DR CHARLOTTE LOPPIE
Health & Wellness Award
Charlotte believes that every leader is a teacher, and everybody is a learner, and centres the priorities of Indigenous peoples while respecting their own leadership and ability to self-determine.
Sponsored by the Left Brain Performance
LISA MERCURE
Lifelong Learning Award
Lisa is passionate about aboriginal language preservation, and finding ways to protect and learn from Indigenous Elders, are key to her innovative work at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
Sponsored by the University of Victoria
SHELDON FEENER
Healthy Standard of Living Award
Major Sheldon is a lifelong advocate for those struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction, with an intimate understanding that homelessness is much more than a housing issue.
Sponsored by BC Transit
CAREY NEWMAN
Extending Reconciliation Award
Carey believes that the process has to model the goal and that learning from the past and creating art based on accumulate knowledge, experience and traditions is a collective responsibility.
Sponsored by the City of Victoria
DEVESH BHARADWAJ
Innovative Science &
Technology Award
As an innovative leader, Devesh is motivated and driven by curiosity in order to come up with solutions that have a positive impact on the sustainable production of water. Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
CARISSA ROPPONEN
Outstanding Leadership Award
Carissa believes that how we rise to meet challenges is key to strong leadership and that self-confidence, tenacity and collaboration are key to solving difficult problems.
Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors!
2019 VCLA WINNERS
Outstanding Leadership Award- Angela Adamson
Arts & Culture Award- Rebecca Hass, Jane Chadwick
Belonging & Engagement Award- Annette Wall, Dr. Rhonda Hackett
Thriving Children & Youth Award- Jaquelin Green, Kim Breiland
Healthy Safe Environments Award- Jane Devonshire, Rebecca Wolf-Gage
Getting Started in our Community Award- Adrienne Carter, Ruth Mojeed
Health & Wellness Award- Lee Fuge, Terry Edison-Brown
Lifelong Learning Award- Peggy Wilmot, Tracy Humphreys
Healthy Standard of Living Award- Elysia Glover, Emily Rogers
Innovative Science and Technology Award- Samarth Mod
Extending Reconciliation Award- Dr. Billie Allan, Monique Gray Smith
Check out more about our 2019 winners below!
ANGELA ADAMSON
Outstanding Leadership Award
Angela was selected by her peers from the graduating class of the 2019 Community Leadership Development Program. Angela's passion stems from her values of diversity and inclusion, from helping women groups in Kenya to assisting with fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Angela is proactive and enjoys making a difference in her community.
REBECCA HASS
Arts & Culture Award
Rebecca's passion for communication and her natural leadership ability drives her to promote diversity and inclusion in the arts. She works with various arts and culture organizations to deepen their understanding of diversity and the obstacles they need to overcome. As the Community Engagement Coordinator at Pacific Opera Victoria and as a key member in the Arts and Culture Diversity Advisory Committee, she ensures that our arts and culture community is open to all.
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
JANE CHADWICK
Arts & Culture Award
Jane creates a caring and inclusive community that uses creative arts to form connections among individuals in Victoria. She has recognized social isolation as a challenge that can prevent those with disabilities or health issues from participating in their communities. Art is an avenue which provides both social and educational benefits, and as an instructor at ArtsREACH and Lead Facilitator at Pandora Arts Collection, Jane creates a welcoming space for all.
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
ANNETTE WALL
Belonging & Engagement Award
Annette's dedication and passion for collaborative leadership are made clear through her role at HeroWork. As the organization's current board chair, she has faced challenges of creating a viable and sustainable governance structure, securing funding for a new charity, and building and leading a strong board. HeroWork's radical renovations and transformative community-building events greatly benefit from Annette's special brand of leadership.
Sponsored by Royal Roads University
DR. RHONDA HACKETT
Belonging & Engagement Award
Dr. Rhonda Hackett's experiences have made her a passionate advocate for the community challenges of immigration. Rhonda is an African and Caribbean social workers whose work is informed by extensive social work experience, critical race theory, and black feminist and Indigenous thought. Her scholarship is focused on advancing the understanding of the lived experiences and knowledge of African Caribbean peoples living in Canada.
Sponsored by Royal Roads University
JACQUELIN GREEN
Thriving Children & Youth Award
Jacquelin has been working with families in our community for more than 20 years. She is the current Executive Director of the Young Parents Support Network. By encouraging collaboration and creating a network within the community, Jacquelin has been able to access vital resources, from healthy foods to brain development parent programs and trauma-informed practice.
Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings
KIM BREILAND
Thriving Children & Youth Award
Today's youth face different challenges that earlier generations did not. Since the opening of Stages School of Performing Arts in 1980, Kim has constantly adjusted her leadership style to keep pace. As the school's Artistic Director for the past 39 years, Kim instills the values of fun and dedication in each class. Her studio gives students an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive during a time of life that can be challenging for many teens.
Sponsored by Coast Capital Savings
JANE DEVONSHIRE
Healthy Safe Environments Award
Every day, Jane channels her love for the West Coast environment and her passion for a sustainable future into concrete actions that inspire and support others. Jane was one of the first Dogwood volunteers who organized teams to act against the threat of the Northern Gateway pipeline, and mentored the University of Victoria student Dogwood Club to organize events in support of environmental advocacy.
Sponsored by Bayview Place
REBECCA WOLF-GAGE
Healthy Safe Environments Award
Rebecca's activism started in kindergarten, where she raised money for classmates who didn't have enough food. Inspired by Sweden's Greta Thunberg, Rebecca has become a fearless advocate for our climate. In December 2018, Rebecca organized the first Youth Climate Strike in Victoria. Soon after, she organized an Enviro School, recruiting an impressive line-up of teachers including Mayor Lisa Helps, MLA Sonia Furtenau, and Frances Litman.
Sponsored by Bayview Place
ADRIENNE CARTER
Getting Started In Our
Community Award
Adrienne created the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees. VICCIR is the only provider of psychological assistance to immigrants and refugees on Vancouver Island. Adrienne donates an average of 60 hours a week as a counselor, consultant, and trainer. Throughout her long career working for Médecins Sans Frontière and the Centre for Victims or Torture, Adrienne understands that mental illness among immigrants and refugees can lead to problems with integration and starting new lives in our communities.
Sponsored by Vancity
RUTH MOJEED
Getting Started In Our
Community Award
Ruth's most recent development, the Inclusion Project, aims to engage stakeholders on issues of diversity, equity and inclusiveness across civil society and the public and private sectors. The Inclusion Project develops new initiatives focused on gender equality, racial inclusion, and youth engagement. Recently, her work to promote diversity and cultural understanding in the region inspired the Victoria African Cultural Society and the City of Victoria to name Ruth a Black History Month 2018 Laureate.
Sponsored by Vancity
LEE FUGE
Health & Wellness Award
As a founding member and manager of the International Women’s Catering Co-op and a board member for the LifeCycles Project Society and the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society, Lee is an avid supporter of local farms and food on both a personal level and through her work in the retailing of natural and organic foods. She is a founding member and manager of FoodRoots Co-op has hosted the Pocket Market Network, the Sustainable Feast series, and Cinema in Season.
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
TERRY EDISON-BROWN
Health & Wellness Award
Terry provides hope and encouragement for those in our community who are living in extreme poverty, often without homes and suffering from addictions. After turning his life around and becoming sober, Terry worked as the House Coordinator at Anawim House where his selfless service and community leadership has resulted in remarkable success in his current position as Executive Director of Anawim House.
Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
PEGGY WILMOT
Lifelong Learning Award
A lifelong educator, Peggy has inspired students in classrooms from Winnipeg, to Edmonton, to Victoria. She has given back to her community in many ways including as a volunteer at Project Connect, Together Against Poverty Society, Faith in Action, the Food Bank at St. Johns, Downtown Service Providers, and Greater Victoria Acting Together.
Sponsored by the University of Victoria
TRACY HUMPHREYS
Lifelong Learning Award
Tracy believes all children and youth deserve to be supported to reach their fullest potential. Tracy's Exclusion Tracker calls attention to the systematic exclusion of children with disabilities, and creates a safe space for support and advocation. She started BCEdAccess, which continues to support and educate families, allies, professionals, and students to promote equitable inclusion for every student. Tracy's work has directly impacted how children with developmental disabilities are treated in classrooms across the province.
Sponsored by the University of Victoria
ELYSIA GLOVER
Healthy Standard of Living Award
As the Executive Director of Community Micro Lending, Elysia, connects local lenders to local borrowers in Southwest British Columbia so that a diverse range of small businesses can continue to contribute to strong economic development in our local economy. Most recently, Community Micro Lending created a program for Syrian refugees, and with the Metis Nation of Greater Victoria for Indigenous youth.
Sponsored by BC Transit
EMILY ROGERS
Healthy Standard of Living Award
In 2017, Emily and Yuka Kurokawa realized there was no organization in Victoria providing peer support and advocacy by and for tenants. The pair secured funding and started the Victoria Tenant Action Group, which has advocated for policy changes, built a community of tenants, and now operates independently. Emily works collaboratively with people across our community to make our region vibrant, accessible, and inclusive.
Sponsored by BC Transit
DR. BILLIE ALLAN
Extending Reconciliation Award
Through education and practice, Dr. Billie Allan explores the importance of black and Indigenous solidarity in decolonizing efforts in Canada and on Turtle Island. As a Two-Spirit Anishinaabe scholar, her scholarship navigates the topic of Indigenous health and wellbeing which includes the impact of racism and child welfare on health and wellness of Indigenous peoples.
Sponsored by the City of Victoria
MONIQUE GRAY SMITH
Extending Reconciliation Award
Monique wants a better and brighter future for Indigenous people and sees them as future leaders, lawyers, teachers; indeed, whatever they want to be! For many years, Monique has supported Indigenous youth through early childhood development, and is passionate about Aboriginal Heart-Start programs and others that support Indigenous youth and families. Author of Speaking Our Truth, Monique's words have been instrumental in starting truth and reconciliation discussions in Canada.
Sponsored by the City of Victoria
SAMARTH MOD
Innovative Science &
Technology Award
As an immigrant and CEO of FreshWorks Studio, Samarth knows that a lack of networks and projects can be disastrous and is committed to making an impact in ways that assist the most vulnerable. FreshWorks designs and develops innovative apps for Fortune 500 companies, enterprises, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and the public sector. Partnering with Lighthouse Labs, Sam provides mentorship to young programmers and developers to help them get career-ready before getting a job. Sponsored by the Victoria Foundation
2018 VCLA WINNERS
Lynn Thronton
Beangka Elliot
Dave Friend
Shazia Rashid
Colleen Hobson
Estelle Paget
Siobhan Robinson & Denis Donelly
Dr. Lara Lauzon
Dr. Bruce Wallace
Dr. James Tanaka
Kate Longpre
Lori Mcleod
Debra Bartlett, Shelley Mann, Sandy Webb, Kim Sabourin, Lynn Henshaw, & Catherine Mustafa
Robyn Quinn
Lee Herrin
Kristi Fariholm Mader
Cathy Armstrong
Vince Greco
Nicole Chaland
Dr. Jessica Rourke
Check out more about our 2018 VCLA winners below!
LYNN THORNTON
Lynn has been the Executive Director of the Victoria International Development Education Association (VIDEA) for 16 years. Through her guidance, youth have built cross-cultural competency, learned about social justice, activism, garnered confidence and leadership skills.
BEANGKA ELLIOT
Beangka is from the Tsartlip Community. Her vision and leadership are the foundation of Project Reclaim. The project is a youth-driven, land-based project that will engage youth from the Tsartlip Nation to lead their community in healing from, resisting, and preventing violence.
DAVE FRIEND
Dave is the leader of Friendly Organics and Growing Young Farmers, organizations committed to food security and community education. Dave’s goal is to increase the amount of food being grown on Vancouver Island and has set his sights on educating the youth on the importance of gardening and local food security.
SHAZIA RASHID
Shazia has been the BC Muslim Associations’ Youth director for close to four years. Shazia started a youth activities program, also known as the YAP!, in which she created a safe space for youth girls in the community.
COLLEEN HOBSON
Colleen is the Executive Director of Saanich Neighborhood Place and is the embodiment of a community leader. She has helped to create service to families’ lives while being approachable, empathetic, and filled with humor.
ESTELLE PAGET
Estelle is the founder and executive director of KidsCare Canada. KidsCare Canada has built a solid reputation among health care professionals, educators, and parents. Estelle championed the concept of social and emotional health to make it accessible and inclusive for parents, especially the most “at-risk”.
SIOBHAN ROBINSON
The Getting Higher Choir, co-directed by Siobhan Robinson and Denis Donnelly, are retiring after 20 years of building and directing this community choir. Siobhan and Denis are an exemplary team, who model inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence that inspires others. Each year 200-300 people come together in the spirit of creating community through music.
DR. LARA LAUZON
Dr. Lara Lauzon has contributed to a healthier Victoria. As an associate professor for the past 11 years, Dr. Lauzon has inspired and educated thousands of students to understand how health and wellness contribute to a stronger community. Dr. Lauzon has shown exemplary leadership through her commitment to and modeling of community-engaged and inclusive learning.
DR. BRUCE WALLACE
Dr. Bruce Wallace is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria’s School of Social Work and a Collaborating Scientist with the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR).
DR. JAMES TANAKA
Dr. Tanaka is a professor in the Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program at the University of Victoria, and he is the Director of the Different Minds Lab.
KATE LONGPRE
Kate Longpre approached Google Translate with the idea for the We Speak Translate project. The project utilizes the Google Translate App as a tool for refugee resettlement and integration. While the project focus started in Victoria, interest in the project has expanded across Canada and beyond.
LORI MCLEOD
Lori is a key player and stakeholder behind Raising the Profile, a program meant to highlight the key role played by non-profit and municipal community-based seniors’ services to support seniors socially, physically, and mentally.
DEBRA BARTLETT, SHELLEY MANN, SANDY WEBB, KIM SABOURIN, LYNN HENSHAW, CATHERINE MUSTAFA
This is a program led by the team of Debra Bartlett, Shelley Mann, Sandy Webb, Kim Sabourin, Lynn Henshaw, and Catherine Mustafa. The purpose of the program is for 100 women to meet four times per year, for one hour and committing a $100 donation per meeting. In just 12 hours, or 12 meetings, 100 Women Who Care Saanich Peninsula has raised $163,000. All monies raised go directly to charities in the Greater Victoria area.
ROBYN QUINN
Robyn is a leader with the Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST). Robyn transformed a casual bi-monthly meet-up group into a dynamic community of 400 members. There are now four events each year that offer opportunities for women to network in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
LEE HERRIN
Lee has been the Executive Director of Fernwood Neighborhood Resident Group for the past 10 years. During that time, Lee has provided leadership to the neighborhood organization by providing innovative services to benefit the local community.
KRISTI FARIHOLM MADER
Kristi is one of the co-founders of Scale Collaborative, an organization dedicated to helping non-profits diversify its revenues and scale their impact. Within her work with Scale, Kristi has been the driving force behind the Social Enterprise Catalyst events over the past few years.
CATHY ARMSTRONG
Cathy has been the Executive Director of the Land Conservancy of BC since 2015. She brought with her a background knowledge of real estate, conflict resolution, political experience, business acumen and team building to the TLC. The Land Trust movement was impacted by the successful completion of TLC creditor protection process.
VINCE GRECO
Vince has been involved with the Vancouver Island Soccer League since 2000 and for the last seven years, he has been President of the League. Under Vince’s leadership, the League has grown in stature and is a part of the weekly reporting from both print, radio, and social media. His desire to have people active in sport, particularly soccer, is what drives him.
NICOLE CHALAND
Nicole believes in sustainable and inclusive communities directing their own social, economic, and environmental futures. She founded the Cook St. Village Residents Network and is leading through action to demonstrate how to complete positive and progressive community conversations.
DR. JESSICA ROURKE
Dr. Jessica Rourke is a Case Manager at Restorative Justice Victoria. Jessica has taken on several leadership roles in restorative justice. As an example, she secured funding and designing various advanced training that enable Restorative Justice Victoria to respond to incredibly challenging cases referred from Crown Counsel and probation.
2017 VCLA WINNERS
Food Security & Social Justice Leadership Award- Vanessa Pattison, Katrina Duwilt, Lise Richards, Emily Cheevers, Micheal Dillistone, & Mirella Colagrande; Kim Cummings; Stephanie Ferguson & Teale Phelps Bondaroff; Linda Ferguson; Sharmarke Dubow; Don Evans
Healthy Lifestyles & Community Spaces Leadership Award- Melanie Mahlman Susan Simmons; Beth Turner & Graham Robertson; Karen Laharty, Pam Bell, Linda Nehra, Holly Sneddon; Erin Long; Gerald Harris
Sustainability & Lifelong Learning Leadership Award- Laurel Collins; Paul Latour; Bary Gray, Keith Jones, Jennifer Rowan, & Carol Carman; Frances Litman; Shellie Gudgeon; Leslie Campbell
Child & Youth Quality of Life Leadership Award- Rebecca Kirstein; Tracy Kendrick, Lisa Hoskins, Adrienne Elise, & Susie Jones; Renee Sala; Taylor Mahovlich, Lajah Warren, Markus Meye, Kiera Tomaly, Christine Camaso, & Emily Rasmussen; Troy Wilson; Kelly Tisley
2016 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- Judith Armstrong & Nick Marsden
The UVic Award for Community Leadership- Frank Low
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Leadership- Deborah Antonsen
United Way Greater Victoria Award for Community Collaboration & Partnership- Ready to Rent BC
Victoria Foundation Award for Children and Youth Leadership- Artemis Place Society
Vancity Savings Credit Union Award for Social Innovation- Amanda Evans
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Jordan Perrault
Royal Roads University Award for Leadership Excellence through Coaching & Mentoring- Lily Seto
Leadership Award for Accomplished Alumni- Erika Ladoucer
2015 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- Clarence (Butch) Dick
United Way Greater Victoria Award for Community Collaboration & Partnership- Maureen Sawa
UVic Award for Community Leadership- Bill Anderson, Bruce Parisian
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Kelly Reid, Scott Treble
Victoria Foundation Award for Community Capacity & Change- Pacific Housing Advisory Association
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Alex Harned
Royal Roads University Award for Leadership Excellence through Coaching & Mentoring- Ingrid Bergmann
Leadership Victoria Award for Accomplished Alumni- Maja Tait
2014 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- Mickey & Donna Hajash
United Way Greater Victoria for Community Collaboration & Partnership- Kelly Greenwell
UVic Award for Community Leadership- Dr. Helen Cazes, Donna Greschner
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Gordy Dodd, Cindy Moyer
Victoria Foundation Award for Community Capacity & Change- The Cridge Centre for the Family
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Sarah Rose Robert
Royal Roads University Award for Leadership Excellence through Coaching and Mentoring- Tammy Dewar
Leadership Victoria Award for Accomplished Alumni- Yasmin Rampuri
2013 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- Robert (Bob) Harman
United Way Greater Victoria Award for Community Collaboration & Partnership- Jean Mcreae
UVic Award for Community Leadership- Dr. David Lai, Ana Maria Peredo
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Colin Smith, Gordon Harper
Victoria Foundation Award for Community Capacity & Change- Victoria Cool Aid Society
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Rupinder Prihar
Royal Roads University Award for Leadership Excellence through Coaching & Mentoring- Dianne De Champlain
Leadership Victoria Award for Accomplished Alumni- Shawn Steele
2012 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- Naz Rayani
United Way Greater Victoria Award for Community Collaboration and Partnership- Kathy Stinson
The UVic Award for Community Leadership- Mary Ellen Purkis, Andrew Weaver
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Christopher Causton, Bruce Williams
Victoria Foundation Award for Community Capacity & Change- Pacific Centre Family Services Association
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Leanna Hill
Royal Roads University Award for Leadership Excellence through Coaching & Mentoring- Sherry Leblanc
Leadership Victoria Award for Accomplished Alumni- Jeannette Hughes
2011 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- The Late Alex Campbell
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Sandra Richardson
UVic Award for Community Leadership- Bernie Pauly, Micheal Prince
Victoria Foundation Award for Community Capacity and Change- Volunteer Victoria
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Jill Doucette
Leadership Victoria Award for Accomplished Alumni- Rick Anthony
2010 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- Rev. Tom Oshiro
UVic Award for Community Leadership- David Burns
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Charlayne Thornton-
Victoria Foundation Award for Community Capacity & Change- Victoria Women’s Sexual Assault Centre
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Katie Shaw
Leadership Victoria Award for Accomplished Alumni- Laura Walsh
2009 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Leadership- Ted & Helen Hughes
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Ivan Watson
UVic Award for Community Leadership- Dr. Elaine Gallagher, Dr. Bud Hall
Rotary Club of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Trudy L. Brown, Bea Holland
Victoria Foundation Award for Community Capacity & Change- Victoria Native Friendship Centre
2008 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award- The Late Jane Heffelfinger
The Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Roselynn Verwood
The UVic Award for Community Leadership- Dr. Sibylle Artz, Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- Bob Skene, Mabel Jean Rawlins
2007 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award in Community Leadership- Ron Lou-Poy
The Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Ashley Heaslip
UVic Award for Community Leadership- Glenn Gallins, Ian Macpherson
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Service- The Late Roger Collwill, Terry Farmer
2006 VCLA WINNERS
Lifetime Achievement Award in Community Leadership- Fiona Hyslop
Coast Capital Award for Children & Youth Leadership- Robin Irving
UVic Community Leadership Award- Dr. Davod Leeming, Dr. Rebecca Grant
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Leadership- Micheal Kovacs, Hajimohammed Charania
2005 VCLA WINNERS
Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria Award for Community Leadership- Bob Beckett, Barabara Smith
UVic Award for Community Leadership- Marge Reistma-Street, Nigel Livingston
Lifetime Achievement Award- Mel Cooper