I respectfully acknowledge that the work of Sport BC and our members takes place across the entire province, and that our office is located on the unceded, traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. My name is Rob Newman. I am a proud Métis sport leader and citizen of the Métis Nation of […]
Vancouver, BC (May 14, 2026) – Sport BC and the BC Sports Hall of Fame have entered into an operating partnership designed to strengthen leadership capacity, support shared priorities, and improve operational efficiency while each organization maintains its independent governance and core mandates. Under the partnership, Sport BC will provide executive leadership and business […]
Vancouver, BC — April 22, 2026 — Sport BC is proud to recognize the outstanding volunteers who make sport possible across the province through the Community Sport Hero Awards. These awards celebrate individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to strengthening their communities through sport. The Sport BC Community Sport Hero Award recipients in […]
The Delivering on Diversity Award was established by the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport to amplify the Province of BC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The inaugural recipient in 2020 was BC Golf, followed by PacificSport Fraser Valley, Volleyball BC and last year BC Ultimate received the award. Sport BC is pleased to […]
Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, Duncan B.C. (March 11, 2026) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is proud to announce the recipients of its Athletes of the Year awards presented at Sport BC’s 58th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards held March 5, 2026. Presented in partnership with Sport […]
For Immediate Release – February 28, 2026 (Vancouver, BC) BC Women & Sport is excited to recognize three deserving women who will be celebrated at the 58th Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Two women will be honoured with the prestigious In Her Footsteps […]
Media Advisory – February 24, 2026 – (Vancouver, BC) Sport BC is pleased to announce that the Vancouver Rise FC has been named the Best of BC recipient! The team is to be honoured at Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards on March 5, 2026 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Photo Credit: Kevin Sousa […]
For Immediate Release – February 11, 2026 Vancouver, BC Sport BC’s Presidents’ Awards presented by Sports With Balls (and a Rock!), celebrate the outstanding volunteers that make sport possible across British Columbia. Behind every practice, competition, and community sport experience is a volunteer who shows up, often quietly, always consistently. Their leadership, generosity, and commitment […]
Media Advisory – February 13, 2026 – (Vancouver, BC) Sport BC is pleased to announce Terrie Moore as the recipient of the Daryl Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing an individual who has made an extraordinary, long-term contribution to amateur sport in British Columbia through leadership, service, and dedication. The Daryl Thompson Award will be presented […]
Media Advisory – February 4, 2026 – (Vancouver, BC) Sport BC is pleased to announce that Larissa Franklin has been named the Harry Jerome Comeback Athlete of the Year recipient to be honoured at Sport BC’s Athlete of the Year Awards on March 5, 2026 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Photo Credit: Lathanuel Filliol A […]
