Civic Awards

The Peter Hulbert Accessibility Award honours an individual or group that has contributed to the removal of barriers for individuals with accessibility needs or the promotion of inclusivity—i.e., welcoming all people to participate in all aspects of community life—in Port Moody. 

Nomination Criteria

The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Committee accepts nominations from anyone. The following groups are eligible for the award:

• Businesses (incorporated or for profit)
• Community groups and organizations
• Individuals
• Educators (teachers, coaches, counsellors, mentors)
• Government agencies (local and senior government employees and departments)

Arenas for increased inclusivity may include, but are not limited to, individuals dealing with the following:

• physical mobility challenges
• cognitive/emotional challenges (e.g. phobias)
• minority ethnicities, religions/philosophies, languages
• Indigenous communities
• LGBTQ+ communities
• young and old
• homelessness
• recovery and re-integration (e.g. from addictions, institutionalization/prison)
• social isolation, grief, and loss 

Award Selection

The City’s IDEA Committee accepts and reviews nominations and makes their recommendation to Council. Council reserves the right to not give awards in one or any of the categories. One winner is selected and presented with an award at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The winner is also recognized on a permanent plaque at City Hall. 

Peter Hulbert Accessibility Award recent recipients 

Ashley Anderson - 2024

Ashley Anderson was recognized for going above and beyond in promoting accessibility and inclusion in our community. Anderson has helped remove barriers for persons with accessibility needs by advocating for improvements to sidewalks, curbs, and snow removal as well as championing an accessible entrance to an apartment building. She has worked with SPARC BC to enhance the signage and painting of accessible parking spaces, and with the City to ensure the appropriate use of these parking spaces. Anderson is known for how much she cares for others and her commitment to advancing accessibility and inclusion. 

Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership - 2021

The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership (TCLIP) was recognized for its leadership in creating an accessible and inclusive community for recent immigrants and new Canadians. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, TCLIP has initiated several workshops in response to the increased levels of racism experienced by residents who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of colour (BIPOC). Titled “Dismantling Barrier and Fostering Belonging,” this anti-racism initiative was undertaken to deepen our understanding of the importance of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our communities. From speakers, workshops, and dialogues to exhibits and performances, these activities provided residents with opportunities to connect, empower, and transform communities to be stronger and more inclusive. Other key projects include workforce integration for immigrants and newcomers, providing and promoting access to community services, and social inclusion for refugees and immigrants.

The Arts Award celebrates an individual, organization, or business that significantly contributes to, and participates in, the artistic or cultural life of Port Moody.

Nomination criteria 

• Port Moody is recognized as the City of the Arts. The arts award celebrates one individual, organization or business that significantly contributes and participates in the artistic/cultural life in Port Moody.
• Nominations from anyone are accepted for recognizing significant or creative contributions through time, talent, leadership or support in the arts benefiting the community and Port Moody’s reputation locally, nationally or internationally as City of the Arts. 

Award selection

The City of Port Moody’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee accepts and reviews nominations and makes their recommendation to Council. Council reserves the right to not give awards in one or any of the categories. One winner is selected and presented with an award at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The winner is also recognized on a permanent plaque at City Hall.

Arts Award recent recipients

Janice Cotter - 2024

Janice Cotter was honoured for the creativity and passion she brought to her role as the gallery manager at PoMoArts for 10 years, and for her passion and time as a founding and current member of The Art Shuffle, Port Moody's annual art walk. As gallery manager, Cotter curated countless shows in multiple galleries and has been an advocate for a diverse community of artistic voices, including the True Colours Youth Pride exhibition, Indigenous artists exhibitions, the annual Kwi Am Choi Award recipient exhibit, the year-end show for the Ceramics Artist-in-Residence, PoMoArts student exhibits, the annual Winter Treasures display, and work by local groups such as the TriCity Potters. 

Mike Arseneault - 2022

Mike Arseneault was recognized for his contributions to the arts and business community, and for his incredible leadership and commitment to community building. He is the founder of Ioco Players Port Moody Theatre Arts, which presented several performances and table readings in 2022. Arseneault also contributes to the community through the POMO Foodies Facebook group and his quarterly newsletter Ioco News. He has been described as a brand builder, strategist, designer, storyteller, published author, theatre producer, director, performer, connector, and cultural curator. Although Arseneault has only been a Port Moody resident for a short time, he is known for his passion, energy, and commitment to building an exciting, cohesive, and supportive community.

The Climate Action Award recognizes individuals, community groups, schools, organizations, and businesses who advance the goals and objectives of the City’s Climate Action Plan.

Nomination criteria

The Climate Action Award is presented to an individual, community group, school, organization, or business that advances the goals and objectives of the Port Moody Climate Action Plan. The project, initiative, or achievement must take place in Port Moody. Nominees are evaluated on their demonstrated achievement in one or more of the following categories: 

• Formal Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction/Elimination (eg. home energy retrofit);
• Renewable Energy Transportation (eg. car-free family);
• Climate Change Resilience (eg. passive house, flood-proof house, food security);
• Renewable Energy Demonstration In Use;
• Volunteerism and Engagement;
• Climate Change Education and Outreach; and
• Other projects or activities that may align with the Port Moody Climate Action Plan 

Award selection

The Port Moody Climate Action Committee accepts and reviews nominations and makes their recommendation to Council. Council reserves the right to not give awards in one or any of the categories. One winner is selected and presented with an award at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The winner is also recognized on a permanent plaque at City Hall and receives a medallion designed by a local artist.

Climate Action Award recipients

Tru Earth Environmental Products Inc. - 2021

Tru Earth was honoured for their efforts in greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate change education and outreach in 2021. Tru Earth Environmental Products Inc. is a Port Moody-based, eco-friendly company that produces household products. They are committed to eliminating plastic from landfills and oceans. Tru Earth works to collect data and build a plan to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions, including logistical changes, innovations to packaging, and behavioral engagement with the goal of being carbon neutral. Tru Earth has also partnered with the Salish Sea Research and Education Society to create a curriculum and offer a summer camp for youth and middle school students in the Tri-Cities. This curriculum provides comprehensive lessons on the importance of oceans, the impact of pollution, connections to wastewater and watersheds, how a circular economy works, and how students can take action.

The Environmental Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions that advance environmental preservation, increase awareness, and support climate change action.

Nomination criteria

The project or initiative must take place in Port Moody and can be initiated by an individual or one of the following groups: 

• Individual;
• Community groups/organizations: formal or informal, not for profit groups including environmental stewardship, youth and community service groups;
• Schools and educators: teachers, students, coaches and counsellors;
• Businesses: including Port Moody businesses, Port Moody industry and developers; and
• Youth aged 12 to 19 years old. Nominators must submit a parental consent form (also available at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive) with this nomination. 

The nominee does not need to be a Port Moody resident. 

We evaluate nominees based on their project or initiative within one or more of the following areas: 

• Ecological Initiative;
• Habitat Enhancement;
• Naturescape Principles;
• Volunteerism and Engagement;
• Environmental Education and Outreach;
• Waste Reduction;
• Water Use Reduction;
• Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction;
• Energy Efficiency;
• Climate Change Resilience; and
• Other 

Award selection

The City of Port Moody’s Parks and Environment Committee accepts and reviews nominees and makes their recommendation to Council. Council reserves the right to not give awards in one or any of the categories. Two winners, with at least one in the youth category, are presented with an award at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The winners are also recognized on a permanent plaque at City Hall.

Environmental Award recent recipients

Jennifer Madoc-Jones - 2024

Jennifer Madoc-Jones was recognized for her outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability and community engagement in Port Moody. Madoc-Jones has been a committed volunteer with the Mossom Creek Hatchery since 2015. As a retired chemistry teacher, she brings exceptional expertise in water quality testing where she established a program that contributes scientific data to national platforms and studies. She actively participates in salmon habitat restoration projects through fry releases, stream surveys, and fish tagging projects, and serves on the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society Board. Madoc-Jones trains student volunteers, leads outreach events, and fosters community building.

Dave Bennie - 2022

Dave Bennie was honoured for his many years of volunteer work stewarding Noons Creek and educating our community and young people. Bennie is currently the vice-president of the Port Moody Ecological Society, a local stewardship group that operates Noons Creek Hatchery, where he spends countless hours volunteering. He has an in-depth understanding of salmon life cycles, streams, and local history, which he shares through the many outreach events that he is involved with as director of special events and school programs. The annual Fingerling Festival coincides with the release of young salmon, and Bennie has helped grow this event into a popular environmental fair that attracts thousands of participants across Metro Vancouver. He has also been a key supporter of Indigenous collaboration at the hatchery, including the In the Presence of Ancestors project led by local First Nation artists and Knowledge Keepers. 

The Heritage Award honours an individual, organization, or business that advances heritage conservation in Port Moody through special initiatives or projects that preserve, rehabilitate, restore, or create awareness of a cultural resource.

Nomination criteria

• Nominations must be for work completed in the City of Port Moody.
• Work on heritage buildings and/or sites may consist of many projects/stages that may be eligible individually or collectively. 

Nominations from anyone are accepted for:

• Restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive re-use, or building maintenance;
• Heritage advocacy of a group or individual;
• Efforts in community or neighbourhood revitalization; and
• Education material, publications, or exhibits. 

Award selection

The City of Port Moody’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee accepts and reviews nominations and makes their recommendation to Council. Council reserves the right to not give awards in one or any of the categories. One winner is selected and presented with an award at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The winner is also recognized on a permanent plaque at City Hall and, if applicable, given an award for their heritage building or site. 

Heritage Award recent recipients

Dianna Brown - 2024

Dianna Brown was celebrated for her decades of heritage advocacy. Brown has volunteered on the Heritage Commission (now the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee) and acted as a board member for the Port Moody Heritage Society. She has been a driving force in promoting public awareness of Port Moody’s history in tangible ways through heritage stone markers, storyboards, and utility box interpretive wraps, as well as through her volunteer work with Ioco Ghost Town Days. Brown is currently the vice president of the Heritage Society, which operates the PoMo Museum. She has a passion for capturing stories of early Port Moody residents to help build the museum’s oral history collection.

Brianne Egeto - 2022

Brianne Egeto was recognized for her pivotal role in organizing events and supporting heritage in the community. In the past decade, Egeto has supported programs for children, summer student training, and First Nations awareness through exhibits at the Port Moody Station Museum. She creates collections and displays at the museum, volunteers to digitize archival materials, and creates and updates programs for the community (e.g. Family Day events and programs for a variety of different audiences such as moms and tots or people who are learning English as a second language). Egeto is highly involved with the annual Ioco Ghost Town Day Festival and has recently helped to coordinate the Ioco Legacy project and took part in creating an Ioco Memories digital book and signage throughout the Ioco Townsite.

The Sports Award (Adult) recognizes exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation, and/or character of sport through sport administration, coaching, officiating, and participation. 

Nomination criteria

One award will be presented. Each nomination must include two references. Items that demonstrate their role in sport, such as photographs, media clips, medals, jerseys, and trophies must be included in the nomination. 

Nominees must fit one of the following categories:

• significant personal achievement;
• sportsmanship;
• historical contribution/pioneer;
• leadership; and
• novelty/unique contribution to sport. 

Award selection

The City of Port Moody’s Parks and Environment Committee accepts and reviews nominations and makes their recommendation to Council. Council reserves the right to not give awards in one or any of the categories. One winner is presented with an award at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The winner is also recognized on a permanent plaque at the Recreation Complex. The winner will also have their memorabilia items on display at the Recreation Complex for at least one year. 

Sport Award recent recipients

Matthew Campbell - 2024

Matthew Campbell was honoured for his transformative leadership and pioneering contributions to the Port Moody Soccer Club. As president, Campbell has overseen the growth of the club’s membership to nearly 2,000 players. Under his guidance and dedication, the club introduced innovative programs like adaptive soccer, becoming one of the first in B.C. to offer inclusive opportunities for athletes of all abilities. His efforts have created a welcoming environment where players of all ages and skill levels can thrive. Campbell’s advocacy also propelled the club to earn the Canada National Youth Club License and participate in the BC Soccer Premier League, B.C.’s highest level of youth soccer.

Kate Zubick - 2024

Kate Zubick was celebrated for her exceptional leadership and dedication to sports in Port Moody. Since 2014, Zubick has coached the Draggin’ Divas Dragon Boat team. With her motto, “Yes you can,” she inspires athletes to realize their potential. Zubick has also coached a diverse range of dragon boat and outrigger teams, including visually impaired athletes and breast cancer survivors. She has made a positive impact on Port Moody’s youth during her career as a teacher at both Moody and Eagle Mountain middle schools, where she coached track and field and cross country. A life-long athlete, Zubick has represented Canada in the World Dragon Boat Championships across six countries.

The Sports Award (Youth) recognizes exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation, and/or character of sport through sport administration, coaching, officiating, and participation. Youths age 12 to 19 are eligible. 

Nomination criteria

Each nomination must include two references. Items that demonstrate a nominee’s role in sport, such as photographs, media clips, medals, jerseys, and trophies must be included in the nomination. Nominators must submit a parental consent form with this nomination. 

Nominees must fit one of the following categories:
•    significant personal achievement;
•    sportsmanship;
•    historical contribution/pioneer;
•    leadership; and
•    novelty/unique contribution to sport.

Award selection

The City of Port Moody’s Youth Focus Committee accepts and reviews nominations every two years between January and April, and makes their recommendation to Council for final decision. Generally, one award is presented per cycle. Council reserves the right to not give awards in one or any of the categories. Awards are presented at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Recipients’ names are added to a permanent plaque and submitted memorabilia items are displayed at the Recreation Complex for at least one year. 

Youth Sports Award recipients

Spencer Moore – 2025

By the age of 10, Spencer's love of hockey was evident when he took up para ice hockey, formerly known as sledge hockey. Since then, 13-year-old Spencer has competed at Provincials against some of the finest athletes in the Pacific Northwest. He is one of the founding members of a new youth para hockey team, the Surrey Canucks – the only youth para ice hockey team in the Lower Mainland. Once his first hockey season was over, Spencer decided to try the game of lacrosse, through a national program called Lacrossing Barriers. Through this program, Spencer learned to play from one of the Tri-Cities’ very best teams, the Coquitlam Adanacs, who went on to win the Minto Cup that year. He learned how to use a sport wheelchair and lacrosse stick and is now known for his powerful shot. Spencer encourages other youth to try the game of lacrosse in his current role as Lacrossing Barriers’ West Coast Senior Ambassador.