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EVENTS

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AGM 2026

Our Annual General Meeting will take place in February 2026, open to all members. Please join us for a presentation by Hamir Patel and networking social for our members and industry friends following the meeting.


February 11th, 2026


AGM 4:00pm – 5:30pm (Members Only)
Networking Reception 5:30pm – 8:00pm
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Attendees seated, attentively watching a presentation at the event.
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BCWLA 2026 GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us for our annual golf tournament on July 16th, 2026 at Northview Golf and Country Club. In partnership with Supply-Build Canada and Takoda Consulting, BCWLA invites you to a day of golf with the industries finest. Enjoy on course activations, contests and prizing, and an evening reception and dinner to close out the day. Registration is open now — foursomes are limited.


July 16th, 2026

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The golf team posing for a group photo, capturing their victory and camaraderie.

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2026 LUMBER LEADERS GALA

Our Annual General Meeting will take place in February 2026, open to all members. Please join us for a presentation by Hamir Patel and networking social for our members and industry friends following the meeting.


February 11th, 2026


AGM 4:00pm – 5:30pm (Members Only)
Networking Reception 5:30pm – 8:00pm
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Guests seated and enjoying the evening at the gala, immersed in conversation and celebration.
TICKETS COMING SOON!

LUMBER PERSON OF THE YEAR

First awarded in 1981, this honour is given to an individual who has shown exceptional leadership, innovation, and long-standing dedication to the lumber industry. Their contributions have had a lasting impact on both the BCWLA and the broader industry.

2024: Ian McLean  2023: John Brink  |  2022: Susan Yurkovich  |  2020: Jimmy Pattison, OC, OBC  |  2018: Rick Fortunaso  |  2017: Reg Foot  |  2016: Chris Beveridge  |  2015: Bill Rafter  |  2014: Bill Barnett  |  2013: Tom Davis  |  2012: Joe Heath  |  2011: John Bennett  |  2010: Jack Hetherington  |  2009: Joe, Tony, and Henry Novak  |  2008: Dalton B. Lewis  | 2007: Steve Granger  |  2006: Hon. David Emerson  |  2005: Ernie Thony  |  2004: Jake Kerr  |  2003: Blain Hicks  2002: Ernie Harder  |  2001: John Dean  |  1999: Doug Butterworth  |  1995: Duthie Welsford  |  1993: Bob Stewart  |  1992: Mike Apsey  |  1991: Russ Hanna  |  1990: Ron Gettling  1989: Ted Hansen  |  1988: Fred Kappahn  |  1987: Paul Plant  |  1986: Dave Dunkley  |  1985: Charlie Widman  |  1984: Don Lanskail   1983: Gord Shaw  | 1982: Len Mayes  |  1981: Harold Jacobsen  |  1980: Phil Tindle

KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES RECOGNITION?

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