Thank you to everyone that nominated their favourite markets, vendors, managers and more in the 2024 BC Farmers’ Market Awards! We are excited to announce our nominees in each category:
Most Outstanding Community Impact – Farmers’ Markets
Recognizing outstanding farmers’ markets that are exemplary in adding value to their communities and connecting local food, farmer and artisans vendors to consumers through fresh and prepared foods, and artisan products.
Small Farmers’ Markets
and the nominees are:
- Kaslo Farmers’ Market
- Comox Valley Farmers’ Market – Sunday
- Chase Farmers’ Market
Medium Farmers’ Markets
and the nominees are:
- Pender Island Farmers’ Market
- Sicamous Farmers’ Market
- Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Large Farmers’ Markets
and the nominees are:
- Duncan Farmers’ Market
- New West Farmers’ Market
- Skeena Valley Farmers’ Market
Most Outstanding Community Impact – Market Manager
Recognizing an outstanding farmers’ market manager for their work and accomplishments in their role as a market manager.
and the nominees are:
- Leah Stoltz – Haney Farmers’ Market
- Grace Hardy – Vanderhoof Farmers’ Market
- Emily Gaudette – New Westminster Farmers’ Market
- Twila Skinner – Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Most Outstanding Community Impact – Farm Vendor
Recognizing an outstanding farm vendor for their work and accomplishments related to the farmers’ markets in which they participate.
and the nominees are:
- Creek Side Cheese
- Shamrock Farm
- Forest Valley Acres
Most Outstanding Community Impact – Non-Farm Vendor
Recognizing an outstanding non-farm vendor for their work and accomplishments related to the farmers’ markets in which they participate.
and the nominees are:
- Hemp Hemp Hurray
- The Cure Hot Sauce Company
- Katswi Creations
Best Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Farmers’ Market
Recognizing a BCAFM farmers’ market member with an outstanding contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion within their market and community.
and the nominees are
- Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
Helen Fathers Partner of the Year Award
Recognizing an outstanding municipality or community organization for their contribution and support of BC farmers’ markets.
and the nominees are:
- Comox Valley Family Services Association – Healthy Families
- Smithers Community Services
- North Vancouver Island Chefs Association
Volunteer of the Year
Recognizing an outstanding individual for their work and accomplishments related to their volunteer work with a BC Farmers’ Markets member market.
and the nominees are:
- Cathy Nakagawa – Coquitlam and Port Moody Farmers’ Markets
Best Live Entertainment at the BC Farmers’ Markets
Recognize an outstanding entertainer for their talent and enthusiasm when performing at BC Farmers’ Markets member markets.
and the nominees are:
- Karen Cruise – Vanderhoof Farmers’ Market
- Jana Seale – Haney, Coquitlam, & Port Moody Farmers’ Markets
- Easy Street Duo – Comox Valley Farmers’ Market
The above nominees will again be evaluated by a panel of BC farmers’ market collaborators.
The award winners in each category will be announced during the BC Farmers’ Market Awards Ceremony & AGM online via Zoom on March 4, 2025!