Order of British Columbia Nomination

Provincial honours are a memorable and distinctive way for the government of British Columbia to thank and pay special tribute to those British Columbians whose lives exemplify excellence and achievement of the highest order.

The British Columbia Honours and Awards Secretariat is pleased to introduce you to our online nomination process.

Instead of submitting your hard copy nominations, we want to encourage you to use our online nomination template. This web tool is easy to use and allows you to securely submit data online.

You can fill out our online nomination template in no time from virtually anywhere - your home, your work or any public computer. Test it out. If it's not for you, you can still send in your nomination forms by mail.

We are currently experiencing technical issues with the online nomination form in Internet Explorer. We recommend using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari to fill out the form.

Time Limit

There is no time limit on how long you can take to fill out a nomination on-line, however if you navigate away from the page your information will not be retained.

To make the process easier for you, we suggest you prepare your supporting documents, such as testimonial letters and achievement descriptions, in advance.

If at any time you have a problem or question about the online nomination process, please contact us by e-mail bchonoursandawards@gov.bc.ca or by phone at 250-387-1616.

Declaration

Welcome to the British Columbia Honours and Awards Secretariat's on-line nomination page. The on-line nomination form is an interactive application that will guide you through all sections of the form and help reduce errors and ensure all relevant sections are filled out.

Before you begin please read the following notices (privacy notice statement and disclaimer). If you have questions or require more information, read the Order of BC Frequently Asked Questions or contact the British Columbia Honours and Awards Secretariat at 250-387-1616 or bchonoursandawards@gov.bc.ca.

WARNING to all applicants and guarantors - Any false statement, misrepresentation or concealment of any material fact on this form or any document presented in support of this nomination may lead to refusal or revocation of an honour or award.

Disclaimer

This Website is available solely for the convenience of the public. Users assume the risk associated with any transfer of information to the British Columbia Honours and Awards Secretariat and with any other use of this page. The Honours and Awards Secretariat has made all reasonable efforts to protect the confidentiality of the information you provide and to ensure that your electronic transactions with us are secure. However, the Honours and Awards Secretariat is not liable for any damages that may arise from interception, loss, theft or their action regarding your personal information while in transit.

Users are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information provided to the British Columbia Honours and Awards Secretariat via this service.

The British Columbia Honours and Awards Secretariat is not liable for any damage that may arise from any restriction, delay, malfunction or unavailability of the system and reserves the right to withdraw this service at any time without prior notice.

Privacy

You share responsibility for protecting your personal information. If you are using the online nomination service or fillable PDF forms in a public place (i.e. government information centre, library, educational facility or Internet café) please ensure that you:

- Do not leave the computer, workstation or terminal unattended while completing the nomination.
- If you must leave, cancel the application by closing the window.
- Clear your browser's cache and close down your browser.
- When you print your nomination summary, be certain to collect all copies from the printer and keep in a safe place.
- Shred any copies that you do not need.

The Honours and Awards Secretariat is indirectly collecting Indigenous and racial identity information about potential nominees from nominators under the authority of section 2 of the Anti-Racism Data Act and s. 26 (c) and 27(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be combined with other information about potential nominees to gather important insights into the diversity of nominations received and advance racial equity in honours and awards. This indirect collection of information is in accordance with Section 3(3) of ARDA and the combined information will be used in accordance with Section 4 of ARDA. It also collects information under the authority of s. 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and s. 17 of the Provincial Symbols and Honours Act, to evaluate eligibility and notify recipients of the Order of British Columbia. By submitting this form you are confirming that the individuals who have agreed to submit letters in support of this nomination have authorized you to provide their information as disclosed on this form. If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this personal information, please contact the Honours and Awards Secretariat at (250) 387-1616 or by e-mail at bchonoursandawards@gov.bc.ca.

Get started

Any resident of British Columbia, or former long-term resident, who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in any field of endeavour benefiting the people of the Province or elsewhere is eligible for appointment to the Order.

When preparing to submit your nomination consider the following:

Think of an eligible candidate and tell us why they deserve to be appointed to the Order of British Columbia.
Prepare examples of how they have demonstrated outstanding qualities.
Gather your candidate's contact information and supporting documentation (if available).
Gather the names and contact information of two references familiar with your candidate's accomplishments. The letters must be signed by the testimonial writer and include his/her contact information (address, telephone number and email). An electronic signature or scanned copy of the signed letters will be accepted.
Refer to our publication How to Write a Compelling Nomination (PDF) for more tips on submitting a nomination that stands out.

Nomination Guidelines

The completed signed nomination form, two signed testimonials and any supporting materials must be submitted electronically as one package. If more than one nomination is submitted for the same nominee, only the first nomination received will be considered. Please contact the Honours and Awards Secretariat for alternate submission options if required.

You are now ready to submit your nomination. Please acknowledge the following:

Is your nominee eligible?

The nominee is a current or former resident of B.C. (they do not need to be a Canadian citizen) who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in any field of endeavour benefiting the people of the Province or elsewhere. (Fields of endeavour may consist, for example, of community leadership, business, labour, industry, volunteer service, professions and other occupations, arts, sports and others.)

The nominee is not an elected representative. (Federal, provincial and municipal elected representatives are not eligible for appointment to the Order while they remain in office.)

The nominee is living as of the time of the nomination. (A person may not be appointed to the Order posthumously unless the Advisory Council recommends the appointment to the Lieutenant Governor in Council before the person's death.)

The Nominee is not the same person as the Nominator. (Self-nominations will not be accepted.)

The nomination is not for a group or organization. (The Order cannot be bestowed upon an organization.)

The nomination is not for an act of bravery. (The Order is not awarded for acts of bravery. For Bravery Awards please see Canadian Bravery Awards or Governor General's Decorations for Bravery)

Nominee Information

Prefix/Salutation

Legal First Name*

Last Name*

Postnominals

Please list any honours that are recognized by the Canadian Honours System and the highest academic degree achieved, as well as any recognition by the Crown (P.C., Q.C.)

Name of Organization

Position/Title

Address Type*

Home address preferred for demographic purposes.

Home
Business

Street Address*

City*

Province*

ZIP/Postal Code*

Home Telephone

Business Telephone (9-5)

Mobile Telephone

Nominee Email*

Date of Birth*

(YYYY/MM/DD)

If you don’t know your nominee’s year of birth, please enter 0000 and provide this information to us before the deadline.

Do you believe this person self-identifies as First Nations, Métis or Inuit? (select all that apply)*

Do you believe this person self-identifies as racialized? Racialized people can have racial meanings attributed to them in ways that negatively impact their social, political, and economic lives. This may include people who identify as Arab, African, Black, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Pacific Islander, South Asian, Southeast Asian, or West Asian.*

Yes
No
Don't know
Prefer not to answer

Occupation and/or field of endeavour (select one)*

British Columbia & Our Government Forms

Step 1 of 5 - Nominee Information

Time Limit

Declaration

Disclaimer

Privacy

Get started

Nomination Guidelines

Is your nominee eligible?

Nominee Information

Brief Summary

Achievement Description

Nominator Information

Testimonial Writers

Submitting your completed application

Submissions

Declaration