BC AGRI-FOOD INDUSTRY GALA
Thanks for joining us!
The 23rd annual BC Agri-Food Industry Gala was held on January 22, 2025. This premier networking event hosted over 400 guests including B.C. farmers and ranchers, government officials and other key industry stakeholders.
The program featured remarks from:
- the Honourable Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture & Food
- the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
- Jennifer Woike, BCAC President
- Todd Lewis, Canadian Federation of Agriculture 1st Vice-President
- Kevin Boon, David Schmidt Legacy Fund
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 2025 award winners:
BC Agriculture Council's Award for Excellence in Agriculture Leadership
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Rhonda Driediger, Driediger Farms & Blueridge Produce
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Scotiabank Champion of Agriculture
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Reg Steward, AgSafe
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BC Agriculture in the Classroom's Outstanding Teacher in Agriculture
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Shon De Vet, Fleetwood Park Secondary in Surrey
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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 surpassed our goal and raised over $11,000!
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!
