EVENTS
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2025 LUMBER LEADERS GALA
Join us as we celebrate excellence in the lumber industry.
Network with peers and industry professionals during our cocktail reception and seated dinner. We look forward to celebrating the industry’s top achievers who have made outstanding contributions to lumber and forestry. This gala promises an evening of inspiration, recognition and camaraderie, and of course celebrating our esteemed Lumber Person of the Year.
Details
- Date: Oct 9, 2025
- Location: Terminal City Club, Vancouver
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AGM 2026
Our Annual General Meeting will take place in February 2026, open to all members. Please join us for an industry social following the meeting.
February 2026, details TBD.
TICKETS
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BCWLA 2026 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Spring/Summer 2026, Details TBD
TICKETS
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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
