awards
Coldstream poet wins $60k prize
Coldstream local, Laisha Rosnau, won the $60,000 Latner Griffin Poetry Prize. The Latner Griffin Prize…
Bennett, Fipke and Soon of Kelowna to be appointed to Order of Canada
Among 42 people to be appointed or promoted to higher levels of the Order of…
Two Okanagan residents awarded the Order of Canada
Two Okanagan residents have been appointed to the Order of Canada. Vernon resident Dr. Margo…
Winners of Kelowna’s top citizens awards to be announced virtually in April
Given COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, there will be no gala dinner to honour Kelowna’s…
Jennifer Schell’s new cookbook wins best in Canada for food and wine
A Kelowna author will be featured on a global stage after winning a national award for…
Kelowna man wins prestigious LGBTQ+ entrepreneur award
Dustyn Baulkham, founder and executive producer of Kelowna-based Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc.has won an award…
Autism advocate, animal science professor Temple Grandin awarded honorary TRU doctorate
Dr. Temple Grandin is a living testament to what someone with autism can achieve, and…
Vernon ultra-triathlete Shanda Hill awarded North Okanagan Athlete of the Year
Vernon resident and ultra-triathlete Shanda Hill has been crowned the 2020 Tim Hortons North Okanagan…
Film featuring Okanagan figure skaters wins Canadian Screen Award
A film featuring Okanagan figure skaters has won a Canadian Screen Award. Following the Team…
Kamloops, Kelowna bring home multiple wins at B.C. Wedding Awards
If you’re getting hitched this year, these Kamloops and Kelowna businesses should be on your…
B.C. police officers honoured for courage, commitment to public safety
Police officers from around the province have been recognized for their bravery and dedication at…
North Okanagan writer in the running for $25K literary prize
NORTH OKANAGAN – Coldstream writer Laisha Rosnau has made the shortlist of the 2020 Kobzar…
Journey Home honoured at Kelowna Civic Awards
KELOWNA – The entire Journey Home Task Force was the winner of the Anita Tozer…
Kamloops Chamber calling for nominations for Business Excellence Awards
KAMLOOPS – Nominations for the Kamloops Business Excellence Awards are now open. The Kamloops Chamber…
Five Kamloops businesses nominated for Small Business B.C. Awards
KAMLOOPS – There are currently five Kamloops businesses nominated for several Small Business B.C. Awards.…