The LGMA is pleased to announce the Member Award Recipients for 2026. We are honoured to highlight the achievements of local government professionals who have contributed extraordinary accomplishments and dedicated service to the local government profession.

Long Service Award-20 Years

• Juli Halliwell
• Bryan Teasdale

Long Service Award-25 Years

• Andrew Allen (not pictured)

Long Service Award-30 Years

• Douglas Holmes
  

Long Service Award - 40 Years

• Janette Van Vianen

Executive Member Service 

• Douglas Holmes, CAO, Regional District of Nanaimo

Regional Chapter Award 

• Vancouver Island LGMA Chapter and executive members
• Pictured:
• Melisa Miles, Manager of Legislative Services, City of Langford
• Michael Dillabaugh, Director of Finance, City of Langford
• Marlie Boven, Manager of Finance, City of Parksville

Professional Service Award for Volunteer Service

• Cindy Hutchison, Manager of Community Programs, District of Tofino

Professional Service Award for Volunteer Service

• Claire Negrin, Manager of Subdivision, Deputy Approving Officer, City of Nanaimo

Professional Service Award for Volunteer Service

• Anne Yanciw, CAO, Village of Valemount

Professional Service Award for Innovation

• Brent Reems, CAO, District of Saanich

Professional Service Award for Innovation

• Jim Zaffino, CAO, Regional District of Okanagan–Similkameen

Professional Service Award for Leadership

• Carroll Porter, Senior Manager, Human Resources, District of Saanich 

Professional Service Award for Leadership

• Trevor Seibel, CAO, City of Armstrong

Distinguished Partner Award 

• Amy Every and Amory Adrian, the First Nations Public Service Secretariat

President’s Award

• Heather Nelson‑Smith, CAO, District of Port Hardy

Life Membership Award - Past President

• Keri-Ann Austin, CAO, District of Coldstream