Everyday B.C.’s seniors care providers engage in challenging and inspiring work to ensure the quality of life for older adults. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) proudly celebrates the exceptional passion and commitment of individuals who provide the best care possible.
On February 27th 2024, BCCPA and EngAge BC held the 10th Annual BC Care Awards at the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C. We were honored to have Premier David Eby attend the event for the first time and B.C. Minister of Health, Hon. Adrian Dix, present the following awards again this year:
- BC Care Provider of the Year
- Awarded to a care provider or support worker in the home health, assisted living, and long-term care sectors employed by one of our members who has demonstrated a commitment to quality, compassion, and excellence in delivering and/or supporting the delivery of care to one or more of our residents and/or clients.
- Home Health: Jamie Aspinall (Classic LifeCare)
- Assisted Living: Moyra Cameron (Hallmark on the Park, Baptist Housing)
- Long Term Care: Leanna Maltesen (Woodgrove Manor, Trillium Communities)
- Family Champion: Irene Chan (S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society)
- Recognizes the significant role of families in the care and comfort of seniors.
- Workplace of the Year: Creekside Landing (Kaigo Senior Living)
- Presented to an active member that demonstrates staff engagement, recognition, and a significant change in workplace culture.
- Ed Helfrich Long Service Excellence Award: Kevin Svoboda (Kaigo Senior Living)
- Awarded to a member owner/operator or a member employee/contractor who has a 15+ year industry track record of developing and delivering quality care for individuals in care.
- Awarded to a care provider or support worker in the home health, assisted living, and long-term care sectors employed by one of our members who has demonstrated a commitment to quality, compassion, and excellence in delivering and/or supporting the delivery of care to one or more of our residents and/or clients.
Read our wrap-up post of the event here.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors who make this event possible:
Reception Sponsor
BC Care Provider of the Year | Home Health
BC Care Provider of the Year | Assisted Living
BC Care Provider of the Year | Long Term Care
Family Champion
Ed Helfrich Long Service
Workplace of the Year (New!)
Swag Bag Sponsorship and Training Sessions
Previous Award Winners
9th Annual BC Care Awards (February 2023)
BC Care Provider of the Year:
- Patricia Asto, Hero Home Care (Home Health)
- Cathy Naismith, Beacon Community, Association (Long-Term Care)
- Cathy Baysic, Courtyard Terrace Seniors Community (Assisted Living)
Family Champion Award: Kim Slater
Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award: Karen Biggs
8th Annual BC Care Awards (February 2022)
BC Care Provider of the Year:
- Maria Fan, Brookside Lodge of Sienna Senior Living (Long-Term Care)
- Christine Clark, Bayshore Home Health (Home Health)
- Courtney Merrells, Parkside Community (Assisted Living)
Safety Champion: Ionel Prodan, Victoria Heights, Good Samaritan Society
Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence: Dave Cheperdak, Retired CEO, Broadmead Care Society
Family Champion Award: Lynda Steele, radio and TV broadcaster
7th Annual BC Care Awards (Fall 2020)
For the 7th Annual awards there was a change to our format. Individual Care Provider of the Year and Safety Champion awards were presented virtually during SafeCare BC’s Hearts and Hands online conference for health care assistants in October 2020. Links to the 2020 winners and presentations by CEO Terry Lake in the posts linked below.
The Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award for that year is being formally presented as part of our June 2022 Annual Conference.
BC Care Provider of the Year:
- Lisa MacKenzie, All Care Canada (Long-Term Care)
- Krista Jones, Strive Living Society (Assisted Living)
- Kiran Minhas, Care At Home Services (Home Health)
Safety Champion: Cindy Kaufmann
Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence: Karen & Otto Froelich and Judy Reefschlager
6th Annual BC Care Awards (February 2019)
BC Care Provider of the Year:
- Crystal Clark, Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre (Long-Term Care)
- Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Benchmark Lifestyles (Assisted Living)
- Agnes Trylinkski, Care at Home Services (Home Health)
Safety Champion: Erin Terry
Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence: KD Riar
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