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BCCPAC Educational Award

 BCCPAC Educational Award Application Form

The BCCPAC Educational Award honours Ona Mae Roy, president of the BC Home and School and Parent-Teacher Federation (now the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils) from 1978 to 1980.

Ona Mae Roy was dedicated to improving the quality of life of all children through the advancement of their health, welfare, and education. In pursuing this goal, she gave strength and encouragement to all who advocate for children. It is the wish of BCCPAC and those who have contributed to this award that children will continue to benefit in memory of a valiant lady.

George Matthews Award

 George Matthews Award Application Form

The George Matthews Award for Excellence in Parent Leadership honours parents whose leadership, dedication, and influence have demonstrated to the education community the importance of the parent role in education.

George Edwin Matthews (1941-2001) was a steadfast supporter of parents in education during his years as a manager in Field Services for the Ministry of Education and liaison with BCCPAC. His opinions and judgment were widely respected, and his fair-mindedness won him the confidence of the BCCPAC membership. The award was created in memory of George to honour his support of BCCPAC.

Bev Hosker Award

 Bev Hosker Award Application Form

The Bev Hosker Motivational Award was created in 2003 to honour Bev Hosker (1955-2003), a tireless advocate for parents and students in the BC public education system.

Bev was a Director of BCCPAC from January 2000 to May 2002, including one year as First Vice-President. She was passionate about safe schools and believed that every school and district should have a safe schools committee. She advocated for a variety of high school math programs so that all students could succeed at math. She was outspoken in questioning the status quo and challenged others to speak up as she did.

Bev felt strongly about parents educating themselves to ensure their children's needs are met.

Life Membership Award

 Life Membership Award Application Form

A Life Membership is awarded by the BCCPAC Board of Directors under the authority of Bylaw 2.03: Member Classes, Eligibility, and Admission, to recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of the purposes of BCCPAC by a parent who has been involved in a BCCPAC member PAC, DPAC, and with BCCPAC.

Objective: To honour an individual who has provided service to the Society and whose contribution is considered to have been innovative and of significant lasting importance to furthering the inclusion and support of parents in BC's public education system and the improvement of education for children in BC. The award is intended to reflect honour upon BCCPAC as well as upon the individual.