2026 BC Farmers' Market Awards - Best Contribution to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Farmers’ Market

BC Farmers' Markets will recognize a farmers' market member with an outstanding contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion within their market and community. The recipients will be honoured online via ZOOM after the BCAFM AGM on March 9, 2027.

Who is Eligible?
BC Farmers' Markets member markets. Nominees are not eligible to win the same award two years in a row.

Last year's winner: n/a

Criteria for Selection:

Farmers' Markets will be reviewed for the following:
  • The farmers' market's commitment to the focus area of the award
  • How the farmers' market has positively contributed to the focus area of the award
  • How the farmers' market’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award)
  • How the farmers' market's contributions may be creative and/or unique
  • How the farmers' market's contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action
Selection Process:
Nominees will be evaluated by a panel of BC farmers' market collaborators.

Who May Nominate:
Nominations may be submitted by BC Farmers' Markets member markets, the public, vendors, or the farmers' market itself.

Nomination Deadline:
Sunday, December 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm.
1.Who Are Your Nominating?(Required.)
2.Contribution to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the Farmers’ Market
Provide an overview of the farmers’ market's policies, strategies and achievements in regards to cultivating diversity, equity & inclusion within their market and community.
(Required.)
3.Anything Else?
Please detail below anything else you would like to add that was not covered above. 
4.Your Details(Required.)
Thank you for your nomination. Good luck to your nominee!

If you have any questions, please contact us:
info@bcfarmersmarket.org
604-734-9797