The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is proud to celebrate the exceptional passion and commitment of those who provide the best quality of life for older adults in B.C. Every year throughout the past decade, the BC Care Awards recognize and honour the inspiring work and dedication of those working in the continuing care sector.
The 12th Annual BC Care Awards ceremony will be held on February 25th, 2026, at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C. Elected officials, as well as BCCPA member organizations and stakeholders, will be in attendance to celebrate and applaud award winners. The Minister of Health will present the awards to the recipients.
Congratulations to our 12th Annual BC Care Award winners:
BC Care Provider of the Year
- Home Health – Nahin Ahmed (Health Care Aide and Care Manager at Global Senior Care)
- Assisted Living – Linda Frew (Community Manager at Castle Wood Village, Golden Life Management)
- Long-Term Care – Gloria Larson (Health Care Aide at Misson Creek Landing, Kaigo Senior Living)
Family Champion – Judy Calhoun (AgeCare Royal City)
Workplace of the Year – Rosemary Heights Seniors Village, Retirement Concepts
Energy Efficiency Leadership Award – Sienna Senior Living
Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award – Al and Jenny Jina (CEO and Director at Park Place Seniors Living)
Don Ho Long-Service Excellence Award – Don Ho (Honorary Chairman at Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc.)
This event is now sold out.
We ask attendees to please consider making a donation to the Senior Living CaRES Fund which distributes emergency financial assistance and education bursaries to hundreds of people working in long-term care and retirement homes across Canada. You can find more information, including a link to donate here.
Thank you to:
Read about past winners from 2025 here.
