Sponsorship and Online Auction Opportunities 2026
 

Download the SW26 Sponsorship + Auction Opportunities Brochure (PDF)

Donate to the 2026 Silver Wings Online Auction

Support the BCAC's Scholarship Program

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Online Auction

(Photo/Air Canada Vacations – Tuscany and the Po Valley, Italy)

One of the most popular (and important) aspects of our annual Silver Wings Scholarship and Industry Awards Celebration is the Online Auction.

The BCAC administers the largest aviation and aerospace Scholarship Awards Program in Canada, disbursing over $200K annually to hard-working students actively enrolled in aviation or aerospace education programs in British Columbia. Half of the proceeds from the Online Auction directly support the Scholarship Awards Program, the remaining half supports other BCAC Programs and Services including our extremely popular Youth Engagement Programs, i.e. "Hangar Hangout" events.
 

We have a wide array of fantastic auction items graciously donated by our Affiliates, Supporters, Sponsors and Benefactors. Please visit the Silver Wings 2025 Online Auction to view all of the items on offer – we're sure you'll find something to pique your interest! Please bid generously and often as competition for items can be lively. Good luck and thank you for supporting the future of the aviation and aerospace industry in British Columbia.
 

PLEASE NOTE The SW-25 Online Auction ends on Friday, November 28^th at 18:00 Pacific so, even if you're unable to attend our Silver Wings Celebration, you can still bid on items and help support the future of the aviation/aerospace industry in British Columbia.

Sponsorship or Donation Inquiries? BCAC Executive Director Dave Frank would be pleased to assist you.

50/50 Draw

An exciting 50/50 draw will be held over the course of the evening's festivities. Ticket prices are:

One for $10
Three for $20
Nine for $50
20 for $100

All gross (not net) proceeds support the BCAC's Scholarship Program and other programming initiatives including our very popular youth-oriented "Hangar Hangout" events.

The 50/50 Draw will be held immediately following the awards ceremony (approximately 9pm).

If you choose to donate to one of the BCAC held scholarship funds, you will receive a charitable tax receipt for the entire amount plus 15 minutes of fame!

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Industry and Scholarship Award Winners

Hotel Partners

Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel

Take advantage of the BCAC's Hotel Discount Program. Our amazing Hotel Partners offer our BCAC Supporters YEAR ROUND preferred rates.

The participating hotels closest to the Vancouver Convention Centre West are: the Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver and the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. There are also several hotel partners located near the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), if that's most convenient for you.

Please visit our Travel Partners tab on the BCAC website for a list of participating Partner Hotels, including dedicated reservation links and/or discount codes for BCAC Supporters. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you reserve your room with a BCAC Travel Partner, you may be asked to provide proof of Membership/Supporter Status when you check in.

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Travel Partners

Enjoy the convenience and value provided by our esteemed Travel Partners – now offering preferred rates to Silver Wings event guests. Details below:

	Discount Code: HC93EK21 Fares   Discount Standard   5% Flex and higher   10% International Standard and higher    10% Business Class Low   5% Business Class High   12%   > The booking is to be made to the following city: Vancouver, YVR (CA) > The travel period begins Friday, October 30, 2026 and ends Friday, November 13, 2026. > Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
	Discount Code: BCACSW26 > 20% discount off of Helijet FULL FARE travel between November 4 - 8, 2026. > Valid for attendees of BC Aviation Council SilverWings at Vancouver Convention Centre West (November 6, 2026). > Enter COUPON code when booking online at helijet.com or tell the Helijet Reservations agent when booking by phone at 1.800.665.4354
	Discount Code: Pending
	Discount Code: Pending
	Discount Code: Pending
	Discount Code: VBUFXF41 Secure favourable parking rates and optional additional services year-round at your home airport with our ParkN'Fly Travel Partner Corporate Code. Choose the option below that best suits your needs: > Reserve via the Park'NFly app: https://www.parknfly.ca/app/ > Reserve as a Rewards Member: https://www.parknfly.ca/rewards/ > Reserve online (select your home airport): https://www.parknfly.ca/location/vancouver-airport-parking/?referralID=17248&coupon=1136829
	Under Budget’s Business Program, BCAC Members can now take advantage year-round of a dedicated Budget Corporate Discount (BDC) rate by using Discount Code: A800600 in BC (outside Vancouver and Terrace) and Discount Code: V3340578  everywhere else. > Benefits include up to 30% off of base rates, complimentary Fastbreak membership (so you can bypass the counter), as well as a dedicated support team.

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Venue

Vancouver Conference Centre West, Floor 3

VCC Accessibility Information

Table & Seat Reservations

Table seating is first come, first served; however, tables can often be reserved for groups of ten, half tables for five, and for all mobility-challenged guests.

Send a reservation request to dave@bcaviationcouncil.org and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Menu

"Taste of Vancouver" selection of hors d’oeuvres:

• Smoked BC wild salmon, dark rye
• Wild prawn, saffron tomato emulsion df gf
• Spinach, artichoke, ricotta cheese tarts v
• Tokyo salmon, daikon salad, yuzu ponzu df
• Yakitori chicken skewers, green onions, black and white sesame seeds df gf
• Pintxos Matrimonio (Spanish tapas) - anchovies, spinach, pepper, pesto, puff pastry
• Wild mushrooms, salted cod quiche
• Vegetable samosas, house-made tamarind sauce ve
• Green chickpea falafel, Donair sauce ve
• Mojo Cuban pulled pork enchiladas, spring onions, pepper, pickled jalapeño. Served with guajillo chili salsa, sour cream, smashed avocado
• Fresh maki sushi selection including: kappa maki, salmon, spicy tuna, California, yam tempura rolls. Served with pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce
• Hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, grilled pita v
• Montreal style beef brisket, sauerkraut, gravy df gf
• Basket of house-made artisanal small rolls v
• Mushroom and mascarpone ravioli, cacio e pepe sauce v
• Rigatoni arrabbiata, seared chicken, rapini, cremini mushrooms
• Chocolate cream, pureed cauliflower, cocoa streusel gf ve
• Maple bourbon craquelin profiterole
• Fresh berries tartlette

df = dairy free   gf = gluten free   v = vegetarian   ve = vegan

Featured Winery

New this year, the "Official BCAC Wine Sponsor" is Haywire Winery of Summerland, BC. Andrew Raines, CEO of Haywire, attended the sold-out GVBoT Member's Social with FlyteDeck and the BCAC event at Signature Aviation's South Side Operations at YVR in October; Andrew was so popular, we had to invite him to Silver Wings! We hope that you'll enjoy trying some of Haywire's fine wines during the Silver Wings reception. For those who prefer not to imbibe, non-alcoholic 'mocktails' are also available from the VCC bar stations.

(Photo/Carrie Colville, BCAC Board Director)

VCC Best Practices
 

The VCC participates in 'best practices' food waste reduction programs in order to help provide much-needed support to local non-profit organizations that feed vulnerable people in our communities.

Entertainment

Professional Portrait Station

Back by popular demand, we will be featuring a Professional Portrait Station where, for a mere $20 or equivalent-or-more donation to the BCAC's Scholarship or Youth Programs, you can have your portrait taken by our professional photographer Josefine Mueller. Update your website, CV, online profiles with a stylish new photo while supporting a good cause!

Live Music – Seth Kitamura Trio

We're very pleased to welcome back the Seth Kitamura Trio to our Silver Wings Celebration. SKT will provide live music during the Reception to enhance your nibbles and networking! Featuring Seth Kitamura, Raphael Agustin and Francis Naluz. 

"Corycactures" Station

Our popular Portrait Artist Cory Van Ieperen of "Corycatures" will be also sharing his talent with our guests, providing them with a fun memento of the evening! Have a seat in Cory's chair and he will provide you with a fun caricature that you can take home with you.

Video Production

We are extremely pleased to have Flamingo Films producing this year’s Industry Award videos. They have also donated filming the event for future promotional use and creating a video podcast of the event. If you have a story to tell, they want to hear it! Contact Amro Majzoub to learn more.

Event Photographer

This year's event will be recorded for posterity by event photographer, Brendan McAlpine of  Brendan McAlpine Photography. Brendan's photos will be uploaded to the BCAC Flickr account post event – be sure to check them out! 

Aviation Market

For the second year in a row, we're featuring an "Aviation Market" in the Reception/Welcome Area featuring aviation and aerospace-related books, children's toys and more! Authors Tim Cole ("Tight Floats and Tailwinds") and Kelly Jamieson ("The ABCs of Airplanes" and "The ABCs of Airports") will be present to answer questions and sign copies of their books. Steve Drinkwater, Publisher of the Canadian Aviator Magazine and Proprietor of the Aviator's Bookshelf will also be in attendance with a selection of titles for your reading pleasure. After you pick up your name tag, fly by by the Aviation Market to say hello – you may just find a few early Christmas/Seasonal gifts for friends and family!

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Support the Future of Aviation and Aerospace in British Columbia

Support the next generation of British Columbia’s aviation and aerospace leaders by making a tax deductible donation to the BCAC General Scholarship Endowment Fund, individual scholarships, or BCAC’s general programming – the choice is yours. Your donation allows us to do what we do best!

From all of us, thank you in advance for your support. 

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