Leaders recognized as organization enters 75th year of representing the aviation and aerospace industry in BC
September 25, 2012 (Vancouver, B.C.): The British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) today announced the winners of the Aviation Awards 
for 2012. The awards will be presented at the October 25 Silver Wings Awards gala at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) South Terminal along with over $10,000 in scholarships to deserving students in the fields of flying, engineering and aviation management in programs from all over British Columbia.
About the winners:
- Entrepreneur of the Year: Conair Aviation who have been innovative leaders in aerial fire control services and products and have developed new markets in the US, Australia and France.
- Back and Bevington Air Safety: Victoria Harbour Master and Air Carrier Operators Team for developing safety procedures and materials key to operation of the Victoria Water Aerodrome.
- BCAC Environmental Award; Vancouver Airport Authority for their first-in-Canada ground run-up enclosure to reduce noise impacts on the surrounding community.
- Lifetime Achievement: Lynne Denison-Foster for her many years as a leading aviation educator at BCIT and Ron Price for his leadership of the Abbotsford International Airshow.
- Robert S. Day Award: West Coast Helicopters for their long-term commitment to safety and for developing helicopter tourism on Vancouver Island and BC’s coast.
- William Templeton Award: Canadian Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook) for aviation market development, community outreach and environmental initiatives.
