Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal Nominations

Due date has been extended to November 30, 2022
Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal for Excellence in Public Administration

Do you know an exceptional public servant who deserves recognition from the Lieutenant Governor of BC?

We want to hear from you!

Nomination Deadline: Due date has been extended to November 30, 2022 until 5 pm PST
Submit Nomination Packages To: ipacvictoria1@gmail.com

Please ensure your submission is forwarded as one PDF file, not to exceed 4 MB in size. Photos, extensive graphics, and large attachments are to be avoided.

Selection Criteria:
The Selection Committee will consider the following criteria:
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Accomplishments
  • Management *Effectiveness
  • Accomplishments
  • Impact or Legacy
  • Expertise and Ability 

Each year, IPAC Victoria and IPAC Vancouver honour a deserving recipient with the Lieutenant Governors Silver Medal Award for Excellence in Public Administration. This award is presented annually to a public servant who has demonstrated exceptional achievement and distinctive leadership in public administration. The Silver Medal pays tribute to public sector practitioners whose careers exhibit the highest standards of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment.
Past Recipients
2019/2020 - Dr. Thea Vakil, Adjunct Professor at the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria - former ADM, BC Public Service

2018 - Doug McArthur, Professor at the School of Public Policy, Simon Fraser University

2017 - Dave Nikolejsin, Deputy Minister, Natural Gas Development & Responsible for Housing, Province of BC

2016 - Dr. Evert Lindquist, Professor of Public Administration, University of Victoria

2015 - Ron Poole, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Kitimat

2014 - Lori Wanamaker, Deputy Solicitor General & Deputy Minister, Ministry of Justice, Province of BC

2013 - Doug Konkin, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Province of BC

2012 - Allison Bond, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Social Development, Province of BC

2011 - Tom MacDonald, Executive Director, Local Government Management Association

2010 - David Morhart, Deputy Solicitor General, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Province of BC

2009 - Andrew Hazlewood, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, Province of BC

2008 - Linn Teetzel, Coordinator, Local Government Programs, Capilano College

2007 - Lisa Nye, Executive Director, Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Province of BC

2006 - Ron Born, City Manager, City of Kelowna

2005 - Joy Illington, Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Operations, Province of BC

2004 - George Paul, City Manager, City of Prince George

2003 - Philip Halkett, Former Deputy Minister to the Premier, Province of BC

2002 - Dan Doyle, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation and Highways, Province of BC

2001 - Chris Trumpy, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, Province of British Columbia

2000 - Jim Craven, Executive Director, Municipal Finance Authority

1999 - Ken Fyke, Greater Victoria Hospital Foundation and Canadian Blood Services

1997/98 - Jack Blaney, Former President, Simon Fraser University

1996 - Douglas Allen, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Employment and Investment, Province of BC

1995 - Ken Dobell, City Manager, City of Vancouver

1994 - Kelly-Ann Speck, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Skills, Training and Labour, Province of BC

1993 - Judy Rogers, Executive Director, Hastings Institute, and Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Programs, City of Vancouver

1992 - Stephen Owen, Ombudsman, Province of BC

1991 - Isabel Kelly, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Women’s Programs and Government Services, Province of BC

1990 - Edward N. (Ted) Hughes, Deputy Attorney General, Ministry of Attorney General, Province of BC

1989 - Frank A. Rhodes, Deputy Minister to the Premier, Province of BC

1988 - E. Robert (Bob) Edwards, Q.C., Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Attorney General, Province of BC

1987 - Peter Dolezal, President and CEO, B.C. Buildings Corporation, Province of BC
We are dedicated to promoting excellence in public administration.