Event Overview
At our annual Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration, the BCAC recognizes aviation and aerospace industry colleagues for specific achievements. As well, we disburse over $200,000 through our Aviation and Aerospace Scholarship Awards Program to hard-working students enrolled in aviation and/or aerospace programs in British Columbia. This is the largest scholarship program of its kind in Canada.
We invite you to join us at this inspiring annual Celebration on November 14th, 2025, at Vancouver Convention Centre West, Floor 3, for an evening of fine food, live entertainment, an online auction, a 50/50 Draw, a vibrant awards ceremony and unparalleled relationship-building opportunities.
Women in Aviation and Aerospace Reception (CWAAR25)
The BCAC's Board Chair, Cathy Press, is pleased to welcome you to the third annual "Chair's Women in Aviation and Aerospace Reception (CWAAR)", open to all women interested – or involved in – aviation and aerospace.
The CWAAR takes place on November 14th, 2025, from 16:45 - 17:45 Pacific at Vancouver Convention Centre West, Floor 3, immediately preceding the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration. Please RSVP for CWAAR at bit.ly/CWAAR25.
Voluntary donation to the Mary Swain or the Lynn Denison Foster scholarships supporting women is appreciated. Tax receipts will be provided. For the donation links (and more information about BCAC scholarships) please click here.
PLEASE NOTE
If you would also like to attend the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration taking place immediately after CWAAR, you will need to register for Silver Wings and purchase a separate ticket here.
Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration
DATE
November 14th, 2025, 17:45 - 22:00
VENUE
Vancouver Convention Centre West - 3rd Floor, 1055 Canada Place, Downtown Vancouver
SCHEDULE
| 16:45 - 17:45 | Chair's Women in Aviation and Aerospace Reception (CWAAR25) |
| 17:45 | Main Reception: Networking, food service, live entertainment, Online Auction and 50/50 Draw. |
| 19:25 - 21:00 | Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration. |
| 20:30 | 50/50 Draw close. |
| 21:00 | 50/50 Draw winners announced. Group photos. |
| 21:00 - 22:00 | Networking, dessert service plus Online Auction (Online Auction closes November 28th, 2025, at 21:00 Pacific. |
ATTIRE
Business or cocktail, flight uniform, or job interview attire. Black tie optional. The Executive Director will be black tie.
RESERVED SEATING
Tables for groups of ten are available but limited. Reserved seating is also available for guests with accessibility requirements – for information, please contact us directly at info@bcaviationcouncil.org (or simply ask one of our friendly volunteers for assistance at the event).
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Download the SW-25 Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure (PDF)
Donate to the 2025 Silver Wings Online Auction
Support the BCAC's Scholarship Program
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Online Auction
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One of the most popular (and important) aspects of our annual Silver Wings Scholarship and Industry Awards Celebration is the SW-25 Online Auction.
The BCAC administers the largest aviation and aerospace Scholarship Awards Program in Canada, disbursing over $200,000 annually to hard-working students actively enrolled in aviation or aerospace education programs in British Columbia. Half of the proceeds from the SW-25 Online Auction directly support this 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 SW-25 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 28th 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
A 50/50 draw will be held over the course of the evening:
1 for $10; 3 for $20; 9 for $50; 20 for $100.
All gross (not net) proceeds support BCAC's scholarships and other programs.
Draw held immediately following the awards ceremony (about 9pm). Must be present to win.
If you choose to donate to one of the BCAC held scholarship funds, you will receive a charitable tax receipt for the entire amount plus 15 minutes of fame!
Industry and Scholarship Award Winners
Hotel Partners
Take advantage of the BCAC's Hotel Discount Program. Our amazing Hotel Partners offer our BCAC Supporters YEAR ROUND preferred rates.
The participating hotels closest to the Vancouver Convention Centre West are: the Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver and the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. There are also several hotel partners located near the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), if that's most convenient for you.
Please visit our Travel Partners tab on the BCAC website for a list of participating Partner Hotels and discount codes for BCAC Supporters.
Room rates as of August 24, 2025. (Prices are subject to change):
| Hotel | Area | Friday ($CAD)* | Friday + Saturday ($CAD)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre (Marriott) | Downtown Vancouver | $324.00 | $649.23 |
| Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver | Downtown Vancouver | $279.00 | $674.00 |
| Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown | Downtown Vancouver | $150.85 | $301.70 |
| Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport (Marriott) | Richmond (on Canada Line Skytrain, near VYR) | $303.00 | $606.00 |
| Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort | Richmond | $180.74 | $361.48 |
| Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport | Richmond | $157.54 | $315.08 |
*Includes taxes and fees. Excludes parking. Prices are subject to change. Updated Aug. 24.
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Arrive in style for the Silver Wings Celebration! Our amazing Travel Partners are offering preferred rates to our Silver Wings event guests. See details below:
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Venue
Vancouver Conference Centre West, Floor 3
VCC Accessibility Information
Table & Seat Reservations
Send a reservation request to dave@bcaviationcouncil.org and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Menus, Wines & Best Practices
Taste of Vancouver Selection of Hors d’Oeuvres
Smoked BC wild salmon, dark rye · Wild prawn, saffron tomato emulsion · Spinach, artichoke, ricotta cheese tarts · Tokyo salmon, daikon salad, yuzu ponzu · Yakitori chicken skewers, green onions, sesame seeds · Cauliflower and spinach pakoras, house-made mint chutney · Wild mushroom and salted cod quiche · Vegetable samosas, house-made tamarind sauce · Green chickpea falafel, donair sauce · Build Your Own Tostada: Cuban style braised pork, corn tortillas, crushed avocado, guajillo chili salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce · Fresh maki sushi selection including: Kappa maki, salmon, spicy tuna, California, yam tempura rolls. Condiments: pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce · Hummus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, grilled pita · Montreal style beef brisket, sauerkraut, gravy, small rolls · Mushroom and mascarpone ravioli, cacio e pepe sauce · Rigatoni arrabbiata, seared chicken, rapini, button mushrooms · Chocolate cream, pureed cauliflower, cocoa streusel · Maple bourbon craquelin profiterole
For nutrition/dietary information, please visit VCC Catering (PDF).
Wine List & Hosted Bar Brands
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
Please welcome our new Piper, Andrew Lee! Andrew will be leading our Scholarship Winners to glory during the Awards Ceremony part of the evening. Welcome, Andrew!
Andrew Lee has been piping since the age of 5 and is a current member of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. During his time with the band, Andrew has won the World Pipe Band Championships twice (2008 and 2009). Prior to joining SFU, he was a member of the Robert Malcolm Memorial juvenile pipe band where he won three Juvenile World Pipe Band Championships. He has also won many solo prizes throughout North America and Scotland including the US Silver Medal, US Gold Medal (twice), and BC Pipers Cairn for Open Piobaireachd.
Outside of playing bagpipes, he along with his father Jack, are the owners of Lee & Sons Bagpipes in Surrey, BC. Lee & Sons produce hand-made bagpipes, pipe bags, and chanter reeds.
For the third year in a row, our popular Portrait Artist Cory Van Ieperen 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 Cory will provide you with a fun caricature that you can take home with you. Visit Cory's website to learn more about this talented artist!
Making his magical debut at the Silver Wings this year, magician Rob Teszka will be entertaining our guests before the awards ceremony!
Rob performs charming, witty magic that is skillfully woven together with interesting stories and unusual ideas. You can find him entertaining at corporate events and private parties throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Rob also produces and hosts the Parlour Magic Show—Vancouver's very own variety magic show—and tours his off-broadway-style, one-man shows at Canadian theatres. A favourable review once called him "a genuine eccentric". It's probably because he knots his own bow ties.
This year's event will be recorded for posterity by our event photographer, Brendan McAlpine of Brendan McAlpine Photography. Brendan has an extensive portfolio, including event photography, so we're very pleased to welcome Brendan to his first – but, hopefully not last – Silver Wings Celebration!
For the first time in Silver Wing's history, this year we are featuring a pop-up bookstore! 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. Drop by the bookstore to learn more!
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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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