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Another Successful Silver Wings Celebration!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Sponsors (support them as they support our industry), Winners, Suppliers, the Honourable Dan Coulter, Volunteers, Board Members and Staff and most of all YOU, our 215+ Guests! Please take a moment to review our Sponsor Board at the end of this Frequent Flyer - we couldn't have done it without them!
Need to look at date and location options for late October 2024 Silver Wings. Stay tuned. Decision soon.
Complete photo portfolio now available by scrolling down here.
Industry award videos will be available through here.
Silver Wings Industry Award Winners
Congratulations to the following 2023 Industry Award winners!
Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year UBC Faculty of Medicine, Drone Transport Initiative
The Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year is given annually within the B.C. aviation industry 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.
Back and Bevington Air Safety Award BC Wildfire Service
Presented annually for the most significant contribution to Air Safety in the Province of British Columbia.
BCAC Environmental Award YVR Sustainability Initiatives including Net Zero Carbon 2030
The BCAC Environmental Award is given annually within the B.C. aviation industry for an outstanding environmental initiative, program or accomplishment in one or more areas of protection, rejuvenation, conservation and awareness
Robert Hope Pursuit of Excellence AME Award Curtis Newby, Remote Community Instructor, Northern Lights College
This is awarded to an AME who upholds the highest standards of the profession.
Robert S. Day Award Doby Dobrostanski, Founder, Texada Island Youth Aerospace Camp
This trophy is 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.
William Templeton Airport Award Alberni Valley Regional Airport
The William Templeton Airport Award is awarded annually for outstanding initiative and achievement in the successful development of a community airport, regional airport, heliport or floatplane landing facility by an individual, association, municipal government or company.
Lifetime Achievement Award Doug McCrea, Central Mountain Air
The BCAC Lifetime Achievement Award in Aviation is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership, promotion and consistent contribution to the continuous development of aviation in the Province of British Columbia, with those accomplishments standing the test of time.
View the Industry Award Archive spreadsheet here. Winners since 1961!
Scholarship Award Winners
The BCAC administers the largest Aviation and Aerospace scholarship program in Canada. This year we awarded a record 29 scholarships worth $91,250 CAD! With your continued support, we hope to blow through the $100k scholarship ceiling for 2024. Congratulations to this year's winners.
Al Michaud Memorial Bursary ($1,000) - Kensington Hewson
Alpha Aviation Multi-IFR Training Scholarship ($5,000) - Spencer Holborn
Anderson Family Private Flight Training ($8,000) - Oliver Strim
Ann & Rudy Bauer Memorial ($1,000) - Eunjin Huh
Barry & Jim Aviation Maintenance Graduate ($3,000) - Benjamin Porter
BCAC Aviation & Aerospace Scholarship 1 ($2,500) - Michaela Chroustova
BCAC Aviation & Aerospace Scholarship 2 ($1,250) - Jamie Coutts
Conair Group Commercial Aviation Training ($3,000) - Alex Herbert
Emil Oucharek Memorial Rotary Scholarship ($1,750) - Terra Samson
Erissa Yong Memorial BCGAA Bursary ($2,000) - Elizabeth Molyneaux
Ernie Alexander QC Memorial Scholarship ($2,500) - Matthew Munro
Francois Leh Flight Instructor Training ($1,250) - Richard Willison
Harbour Air Fixed Wing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Award and Optional Apprenticeship 1 ($3,000) - Bryce Brown
Harbour Air Fixed Wing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Award and Optional Apprenticeship 2 ($3,000) - Ashley Egroff
Harbour Air Fixed Wing Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Award and Optional Apprenticeship 3 ($3,000) - Alea Mclaren
Helijet Helicopter AME, IFR or eVTOL Training Scholarship ($5,000) - Sue Land William Ko
John & Michelle Ward Memorial ($2,000) - Brian Poole
Kelowna International Airport YLW ($1,000) - Kendra Huttema
Langley Aero Club ($500) - Alexander Smith
Lynn Denison Foster BCIT Scholarship ($1,000) - Hui Yan Rebecca Shek
Mary Swain Memorial Aviation Training Supporting Women ($1,000) - Leana Temoana
Nanaimo Airport Commission YCD Airport Employee Training ($1,250) - Molly Copeland
Pacific Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association (PAMEA) AME Award ($1,000) - Carter Smith
Pacific Coastal Airline - Daryl Smith Memorial, Indigenous Youth Aviation Scholarship ($10,000) - Alexee Gustafson
Pacific Coastal Airline - Paul Biglin Memorial, Indigenous Youth Aviation Scholarship ($10,000) - Charlotte Gibson
Pacific Coastal Airline - Sheldon Smith Memorial, Pilot/AME Aviation Training Scholarship ($10,000) - Jared Roffey
PetroValue Airport Management & Technical Training ($2,500) - Susan Fraser
West Coast Pilot Club ($500) - Kirk Wilson
William Templeton Airport Operations Management Training ($1,000) - Hanish Trivedi
YXS/BCAC Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Chief Dolleen Logan Scholarship ($3,000) - Shannon Munro
Details about each scholarship can be found here. If you would like to donate to our Scholarship Programs, please donate here.
Questions? Please contact Dave at dave@bcaviationcouncil.org
Online Auction Still Open!
The Silver Wings Celebration online auction is open until 9PM Pacific on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. Check out some of our featured items:
Air Canada: Ticket for 2 Anywhere in their Network
Includes all international destinations (even Bangkok). Value: $5,800.00 CAD
(Photo/Air Canada Vacations)
One 2024 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Premium Suite
Enjoy unparalleled views in a Premium Suite for 14 guests! Value: $1,750.00 CAD
(Photo/Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
One Night stay at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport
One night stay in a Traditional Guest Room for two guests with breakfast for two.
(Photo/The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport)
Canadian Aviator Magazine: One Year Subscription (3 available)
Value: $26.00 CAD (each) (Photo/Canadian Aviator Magazine)
More cool stuff (over $20k worth at 40.5% Fair Market Values can be found on our Silver Wings online auction webpage.
Congratulations to Oliver "Blue Sky" Olson for winning our Silver Wings 50/50 Lottery Draw!
The total jackpot was $1390.00 and Oliver took home $695.00. The remainder supports the BCAC's Scholarship Program and ongoing initiatives like our very popular Youth Outreach "Hangar Hangout" monthly event. Thank you for your support Oliver and everyone else that contributed to this year's 50/50.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping us continue to support the future of the Aviation and Aerospace industry in British Columbia!
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Special shout out to our intrepid photographer
Kim Bellavance. Thank you for helping us share
these special moments!
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