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
STAY TUNED FOR NEXT YEAR!
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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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2026 LUMBER LEADERS GALA
Tickets are on sale now for BCWLA’s annual Lumber Leaders Gala. Join us for a night of celebration, connection, and well-deserved recognition. The BCWLA Gala is your chance to raise a glass with the people who make this industry great.
October 8th, 2026
Terminal City Club 6:00pm – Late
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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
