A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the live awards ceremony—we loved celebrating with you!
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 winner is:
- Comox Valley Farmers’ Market – Sunday
Medium Farmers’ Markets
and the winner is:
- Sicamous Farmers’ Market
Large Farmers’ Markets
and the winner is:
- Duncan 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 winner is:
- Leah Stoltz – Haney 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 winner is:
- 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 winner is:
- The Cure Hot Sauce Company
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 winner is:
- 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 winner is:
- Smithers Community Services
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 winner is:
- 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 winner is:
- Easy Street Duo – Comox Valley Farmers’ Market