It is with great honour that we would like to recognize one of our own, Helen Fathers, by naming this award after her.

With her unforgettable smile, vivacious spirit along with great wit and warmth, Helen was a great friend and supportive colleague and board member to many of us at BCAFM over the years. All of us looked forward to seeing Helen each year during our annual BCAFM conference where she always brought great enthusiasm and energy, along with much support for the work of BCAFM. Helen was also a wonderful mentor to many farmers’ market organizers across BC. Of the many legacies Helen leaves behind, her work alongside White Rock City Council begun in 2020 to establish farmers’ markets as essential services in emergencies, which was recently resolved and accepted by UBCM in 2021, will live on forever.

BC Farmers' Markets will recognize an outstanding municipality or community organization for their contribution and support of BC farmers' markets. The recipient will be honoured online via ZOOM after the BCAFM AGM on March 9, 2027.

Who is Eligible?
Municipalities or community organizations whose work supports or improves a BC Farmers' Markets member farmers' market, or the BC farmers' market sector as a whole. Nominees are not eligible to win the same award two years in a row.

Last year's winner: City of Maple Ridge

Criteria for Selection:
The municipality or community organization has demonstrated commitment and action to improving or supporting a BC Farmers' Markets member market or the BC farmers’ market sector in 2026.

Selection Process:
Nominees will be evaluated by a panel of BC farmers' markets collaborators.

Who May Nominate:
Nominations will be accepted from BCAFM farmers' market members.

Deadline to Nominate:
Sunday, December 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

*1.Who are you nominating?(Required.)

Name of municipality or community organization:

BCAFM member farmers' market(s) the individual/organization supports:

How long has the nominee supported your farmers' market or sector?

Contact person at the nominated organization:

Contact email

Contact phone number

For questions 2-3 below, we will ask questions specific to the criteria for this nomination. We suggest between 150-250 words per response.

*2.How has the partner supported your farmers' market or the farmers' market sector as a whole?(Required.)

*3.How has your farmers' market(s) benefited from the actions of the partner?(Required.)

4.Anything Else?
Please share any additional and relevant information to support your nomination.

*5.Your Details(Required.)

Your name:

Phone number:

Email:

Connection to the nominee:

Thank you for your nomination.

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