Industry Awards

INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINATIONS

At our annual Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration, the BCAC recognizes aviation and aerospace industry colleagues for outstanding performance and/or achievement. Any BCAC Supporter can nominate an Industry Awards candidate at any time during the year, but the nomination must be submitted no later than 24:00 PCT on September 27th in order to be considered for the calendar year.

The Silver Wings Celebration takes place in early November at Vancouver Convention Centre West, a spectacular venue overlooking Vancouver Harbour and the North Shore mountains. BCAC Supporters are encouraged to complete the nomination form(s) below and recognize the excellence in BC aviation and aerospace talent. British Columbia has some of North America’s best aviation and aerospace leaders, so please nominate them for recognition by their peers and join the celebration!

Aviation or Aerospace Entrepreneur

This BCAC trophy is awarded annually to a leading air industry individual or organization that advances aviation in BC through innovative product development, new business ventures, cost saving initiatives, creating new markets and contributing to the overall improvement and leadership of the air transportation network within BC. Submit a nomination.

William Templeton Public Aviation Facility

Awarded annually for outstanding initiative and achievement in the successful development of a public airport, heliport or floatplane landing facility by an individual, association, municipal government or company. Submit a nomination Learn more

Environmental

The environmental award is presented annually within the aviation industry of BC for an outstanding environmental initiative, program, or accomplishment in one or more areas of protection, rejuvenation and awareness. Submit a nomination.

Robert S. Day Outstanding Contribution

Awarded annually in recognition of outstanding excellence, contribution and leadership of an individual or organization for the promotion and development of aviation in British Columbia, in keeping with the objectives of the BCAC. The individual or organization is to be BC based with a recognizable contribution to BC. Submit a nomination. Learn more

Back and Bevington Air Safety

Awarded annually for the most significant contribution to Air Safety in the Province of British Columbia. Submit a nomination. Learn more

Robert Hope Pursuit of AME Excellence

Presented annually in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Aviation and Aerospace Industry in the field of Aircraft Maintenance. Reflects dedication as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with an underlying adherence to safety, the advancement of aviation and aerospace, the dignity of the profession and the constant striving for the pursuit of excellence. Given on behalf of all Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and guided by the objectives of the Pacific AME Association in memory of Robert Hope AME. Submit a nomination.

Lifetime Achievement

This award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership, promotion and consistent contribution to the continuous development of aviation and aerospace in the Province of British Columbia with accomplishments that will stand the test of time. Submit a nomination.

BCAC Chair’s Extraordinary Service Award

Awarded on average only every seven years, this award recognizes outstanding service to aviation and aerospace by an individual or organization that does not fit well into any of the other industry award categories. Interesting in nominating someone? Submit a nomination or Contact us

CLICK HERE to see Industry Award Winners from 1961 to 2024.