1. Agrologist of the Year
2. Agriculturalist of the Year
3. BCIA Recognition Award
4. Distinguished Agrologist Award
5. Rules Governing BCIA Awards
1. Agrologist of the Year
Purpose
To recognize and pay tribute to an Agrologist who has made a significant contribution to British Columbia agriculture and natural resource science.
Eligibility
A. Nominee must have had full P.Ag. status for at least 5 years.
B. Nominee must be a registered member of the B.C. Institute of Agrologists and be actively practicing Agrology at the time of award selection.
C. Nominee must have made a contribution of noteworthy significance to British Columbia agriculture and natural resource science. The award may be given for a current (within the last 3 years), outstanding achievement or for distinguished achievement (outside the candidates normal work function) over a career. In either case, achievement should be sufficiently meritorious to have resulted in a definite contribution to agriculture and natural resource science in British Columbia.
Guidelines for Ranking Candidates
i. Contribution to agriculture and natural resource science reflected in professional achievement - 50%
Outstanding achievements may result from administration, extension, research, teaching and/or professional affiliation with B.C.I.A. where the individual has produced products such as improved policies to the agricultural and natural resource communities, successful extension projects, research results (both quality and quantity) or other innovations.
Other important criteria are proven leadership and effective influence through professional participation that has enhanced agriculture and natural resource science in British Columbia.
ii. General stature among peers and the agricultural and natural resource science communities - 30%
Must be supported by at least 2 letters from professional organizations or formal groups in industry. Further written support from individuals strengthen the candidates position but no more than 5 letters in total should be submitted.
iii. Service to the profession at branch and provincial levels - 10%
The number of elected positions, length of service, and volunteer participation in BCIA affairs are all criteria by which to assess service to the profession.
iv. Recognition and awards already received - 10%
Includes both professional awards and other recognition outside the nominee’s immediate professional sphere.
DOCUMENTATION FOR AGROLOGIST OF THE YEAR
1. Nominating Agrologist, branch, or council.
2. Name of nominee (underline given name used).
3. Date and place of birth.
4. Home address of nominee.
5. Education.
6. 200 word summary of the important part of the documentation.
7. Reason for nomination.
8. Record of employment (listed chronologically with current position listed first).
9. Contribution to agriculture and natural resource science plus professional achievements (listed chronologically from most recent).
10. Service to the profession at branch, provincial and national level (list those societies and organizations in which the nominee was a member, and particular contributions that the nominee made while holding office in a particular association, society or council).
11. General stature among peers and the agricultural and natural resource science communities.
12. Honors and awards (list honors and awards already held).
13. Supporting letters (minimum of 2 from professional or industry organizations and from individuals up to a maximum of 5 - letters should document contribution to agriculture and natural resource science and general status among peers and in the agricultural and natural resource science communities).
Agrologist of the Year 1972 to 2007
2007 .... Dave Spittlehouse, P.Ag.
2006 .... Michael Betts, P.Ag.
2005 .... Bob Drinkwater, P.Ag.
2004 …. Niels Holbek, P.Ag.
2003 ... Robert France, P.Ag.
2002 ... Graham Strachan, P.Ag.
2001 ... Arthur Hadland, P.Ag.
2000 ... Wendy Holm, P.Ag.
1999 ... Jim Tingle, P.Ag.
1998 ... David Ormrod, P.Ag.
1997 ... Not Awarded
1996 ... David Sands, P.Ag.
1995 ... David Melnychuk, P.Ag.
1994 ... G. Brent Warner, P.Ag.
1993 ... Jack Dobb, P.Ag.
1992 ... Brian Wikeem, P.Ag.
1991 ... Jim Collins, P.Ag.
1990 ... Bill Molyneux, P.Ag.
1989 ... Ron Bertrand, P.Ag.
1988 ... Ted Osborn, P.Ag.
1987 ... Alfred Bawtree, P.Ag.
1986 ... John E. (Ted) Swales, P.Ag.
1985 ... M. Thomas Wallace, P.Ag.
1984 ... C. Grahaeme Johnstone, P.Ag.
1983 ... Henry Blazowski, P.Ag.
1982 ... Sigurd Peterson, P.Ag.
1981 ... Arthur A. Bomke, P.Ag.
1980 ... Roy Wilkinson, P.Ag.
1979 ... Arthur Renney, P.Ag.
1978 ... Gary Runka, P.Ag.
1977 ... Alastair McLean, P.Ag.
1976 ... Not Awarded
1975 ... Robert Reynolds, P.Ag.
1974 ... Not Awarded
1973 ... Not Awarded
1972 ... W. H. (Harry) Pope, P.Ag.
2. Agriculturist of the Year
Purpose
To recognize and pay tribute to a British Columbia resident, engaged in agriculture, who has made a significant contribution to British Columbia agriculture.
Eligibility
a. Nominee must not be a member of BCIA, but must be actively engaged in an agricultural endeavour at the time of the award selection.
b. Nominee must have attained a recognized stature in the B.C. agricultural community.
c. Nominee must have made a noteworthy, significant contribution in leadership to the agricultural community. The award may be given for distinguished achievement over a career; however, service should be sufficiently meritorious to have resulted in a definite contribution to agriculture in British Columbia.
Guidelines for Ranking Candidates
i. Contribution to agriculture in B.C. - 40%
Outstanding achievements may result from personal innovations accepted by the nominee's peers, the industry, and/or government; longevity and positions held with industry organizations; and proven leadership and effective influence that have enhanced agriculture in British Columbia.
ii. Service to the farming community & public service – 30%
Community service outside the candidate's normal work function. Includes positions held, length of service, and/or participation as a volunteer.
iii. Recognition by peers - 20%
Must be supported by at least 2 letters from professional organizations or formal groups in industry. Further written support from individuals strengthen the candidates position but no more than 5 letters in total should be submitted.
iv. Personal achievement in agriculture - 5%
Personal success and innovations in the candidate's specific agricultural enterprise.
v. Previous Recognition and Awards - 5%
Includes technical and professional awards in agriculture and other recognition outside the nominee’s immediate professional sphere.
DOCUMENTATION FOR AGRICULTURIST OF THE YEAR
1. Nominating Agrologist, branch, or council.
2. Name of nominee (underline given name used).
3. Date and place of birth.
4. Home address of nominee.
5. Education.
6. 200 word summary of the important part of the documentation.
7. Reason for nomination.
8. Record of employment (listed chronologically with current position listed first).
9. Contribution to agriculture in British Columbia (listed chronologically from most recent).
10. Service to the farming community and public service (list those organizations and activities in which the nominee participated, and particular contributions that the nominee made while holding office in the organization).
11. General stature among peers and the agricultural community.
12. Personal achievements in agriculture.
13. Previous recognition and awards (list honours and awards already held).
14. Supporting letters (minimum of 2 from professional or industry organizations and from individuals up to a maximum of 5 - letters should document contribution to agriculture, general status among peers and in the agricultural community, and personal achievements in agriculture).
Agriculturist of the Year 1972 – 2007
2007 Not Awarded
2006 Not Awarded
2005 Not Awarded
2004 Not Awarded
2003 Kirk Miller - Vancouver
2002 Paul Devick - Kamloops
2001 Maurice Fines - Fort St. John
2000 David Schmidt – Chilliwack
1999 Anne Migvar - Prince George
1998 Jennifer Dyson - Qualicum Beach
1997 Stephen Torrence - Vancouver
1996 Barry Smith Surrey
1995 Not Awarded
1994 Not Awarded
1993 Spencer Hadland
1992 Barbara & Gordon Souter
1991 Art Devic
1990 Ted Noonan
1989 Jim Waardenberg
1988 Frank Dangel
1987 Dave Merz
1986 Arne Mykle
1985 Morris C. Thomas
1984 John P. Pendray
1983 Timothy Lane Bayliff
1982 John Reger
1981 C. E. (Elli) Framst
1980 Don Knorr
1979 Ralph Barichello
1978 Charles Berhardt
1977 Bill Stewart
1976 Barrie Peterson
1975 June L. Ross
1974 Tim Armstrong
1973 Not Awarded
1972 E. J. (Ed) Gilmour
3. BCIA Recognition Award
Purpose
To recognize and pay tribute to a member of the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists who has demonstrated exemplary service to BCIA.
Eligibility
a. Nominee must be a registered member of the BCIA. at the time of award selection.
b. More than one award may be made to deserving candidates in any one year. The award need not be given annually.
c. Exemplary service may be considered as current (within the last year), or as outstanding achievement over an extended period. In either case, service should be sufficiently meritorious to have resulted in a significant enhancement of the profile and reputation of BCIA.
d. Currently or previously holding an elected office in BCIA at the branch or provincial level is not a prerequisite for the award.
Guidelines for Ranking Candidates
i. Service to the B.C. Institute of Agrologists at the branch or provincial level – 60%
Proven leadership and effective influence through participation in BCIA that has enhanced the reputation, profile, and effectiveness of BCIA with its members and its various publics in British Columbia, nationally or internationally are important criteria.
The number of elected positions, length of service, and volunteer participation in BCIA affairs are all criteria by which to assess service to the profession.
ii. General stature among peers and the agricultural community - 20%
Must be supported by at least 2 letters from professional organizations or formal groups in industry. Further written support from individuals strengthen the candidates position but no more than 5 letters in total should be submitted.
iii. Contribution to agriculture and natural resource science as demonstrated through professional achievement - 10%
Outstanding achievements may result from administration, extension, research, teaching and/or professional affiliation with BCIA where the individual has produced products such as improved policies to the agricultural and natural resource communities, successful extension projects, research results (both quality and quantity) or other innovations.
Other important criteria are proven leadership and effective influence through professional participation that has enhanced agriculture and natural resource science in British Columbia.
iv. Recognition and awards already received - 10%
Includes both professional awards and other recognition outside the nominees immediate professional sphere.
DOCUMENTATION FOR RECOGNITION AWARD
1. Nominating Agrologist, branch, or council.
2. Name of nominee (underline given name used).
3. Date and place of birth.
4. Home address of nominee.
5. Education.
6. 200 word summary of the important part of the documentation.
7. Reason for nomination.
8. Record of employment (listed chronologically with current position listed first).
9. Contribution to agriculture and professional achievements (listed chronologically from most recent).
10. Service to the profession at branch, provincial and national level (list those societies and organizations in which the nominee was a member, and particular contributions that the nominee made while holding office in a particular association, society or council).
11. General stature among peers and the agricultural and natural resource science communities.
12. Honors and awards (list honors and awards already held).
13. Supporting letters (minimum of 2 from professional or industry organizations and from individuals up to a maximum of 5 - letters should document contribution to agriculture and natural resource science and general status among peers and in the agricultural and natural resource communities).
BCIA Recognition Award 1986 - 2007
2007 Cathleen Nichols, P.Ag., Vancouver
2006 Larry Bomford, P.Ag. (Ret), Victoria
Elisabeth Deom Eldridge, P.Ag., Vancouver
2005 Susan Hoyles, P.Ag., Prince George
2004 Not Awarded
2003 Don Cameron, P.Ag., White Rock
Ken Long, P.Ag., Prince George
2002 Not Awarded
2001 Eveline Wolterson, P.Ag., Vancouver
2000 Barbara Edwards, P.Ag., Abbotsford
1999 Roma Tingle, P.Ag. – Prince Georg
1998 Not Awarded
1997 David Spittlehouse, P.Ag., Victoria
1996 Dr. Jack Freeman, P.Ag., Agassiz
1995 Not Awarded
1994 Not Awarded
1993 Not Awarded
1992 Don McLean, P.Ag., Surrey
1991 Not Awarded
1990 Robert Forshaw, P.Ag., Grand Forks
1989 Ian Carne, P.Ag., Victoria
1988 Not Awarded
1987 Jim Maxwell, P.Ag. & Wayne Wickens, P.Ag.
1986 Margaret McDonald, P.Ag. (1st Recipient)
4. Distiguished Agrologist Award
Awarded for meritorious service to the BCIA over the recipients career.
2002 Wayne Wickens, P.Ag, Abbotsford
2004 Garth Bean, P.Ag., Abbotsford
5. Rules Governing BCIA Awards
The following procedures apply for nominations for the BCIA "Agrologist of the Year," "Agriculturist of the Year," and Institute “Recognition Awards."
1. Nominations may be made:
* over signature of three Agrologists, or
* by a branch of BCIA, or
* by council of BCIA, or
* by the awards committee appointed by BCIA council.
2. Knowledge of nominations shall be held strictly in confidence by those making or reviewing the nominations.
3. Nominations must be supported by documentary evidence as to the experience and accomplishment of the nominee.
4. Nominations are to be forwarded to the Registrar, BCIA, and are to be postmarked not later than January 15th.
5. Unsuccessful nominations may be re-documented and submitted again in subsequent years.
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