BC AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY GALA
Thanks for joining us!
The 2024 BC Agri-Food Industry Gala was held on January 24, 2024. This premier networking event hosted over 400 guests including government officials, key industry stakeholders, farmers, and ranchers.
The program featured remarks from:
- the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia,
- the Honourable Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture & Food,
- the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
- Jennifer Woike, BCAC President,
- MLA Kevin Falcon, Leader of the Official Opposition, and
- Keith Currie, Canadian Federation of Agriculture President.
This was followed by an awards ceremony recognizing several distinguished individuals within our sector.
On behalf of BC Agriculture Council, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make this another fantastic event - we look forward to seeing you next year!
Check out our Ag Gala recap video, sponsored by Prins Greenhouses.
Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 award winners:
BC Agriculture Council's Award for Excellence in Agriculture Leadership
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Glen Lucas, BC Fruit Growers' Association
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Scotiabank Champion of Agriculture
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Dave Taylor, Viewfield Farm
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BC Agriculture in the Classroom's Outstanding Teacher in Agriculture
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Aaron Veenstra, A.S. Matheson Elementary in Kelowna
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Leadership Award
Champion Award
Teacher Award
Silent Auction
Thanks for Bidding!
As a result of the generosity of many in our B.C. agriculture community, we collectively raised nearly $10,000!
Proceeds from the online silent auction were donated to BC Young Farmers, a committee of BCAC that represents the voice of the next generation of farmers and ranchers in B.C.
Together we are making a difference for B.C. agriculture!
