To recognize individuals, groups and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering reconciliation or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts, the Lieutenant Governor, in partnership with the BC Achievement Foundation, has launched the British Columbia Reconciliation Award. Her Honour is grateful for the leadership of the Honourable Steven Point, former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, who is the founder of this award.
The 2025 award program recognizes four individuals and three organizations each of whom has demonstrated the essence of “putting truth before reconciliation”. Their efforts strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities while inspiring others to continue this important work.
Individual Recipients:
- Charlene Belleau (Eaglestar Woman) – Williams Lake
- Kevin Borserio (Luu G̱aahlandaay) – Daajing Giids
- Deanna Duncan (H̀búkvs λamalayu) – Klemtu
Phyllis Webstad Emerging Leader
Organization Recipients:
- Aboriginal Housing Management Association – Squamish Territory, West Vancouver
- Honouring Our Elders Legacy Project Coordinating Team – Smithers
- syíyaya Reconciliation Movement – Sechelt
“Reconciliation is about listening deeply, acting with integrity, and standing together in ways that create real and lasting change,” said BC Achievement Foundation Board Member and honorary award advisor, Cloy-e-iis, Judith Sayers. “Across British Columbia, we are seeing powerful examples of leaders who shape solutions that strengthen communities and honour cultural knowledge. The British Columbia Reconciliation Award shines a light on this work — work that transforms systems, restores trust, and opens new pathways forward. It is an honour to recognize the 2025 awardees. On behalf of BC Achievement, congratulations to this year’s recipients, and thank you for showing what reconciliation in action truly looks like.”