Community Leadership
We take a value-added community approach because we want our region to be a place where everyone can thrive
Our work in helping newcomers settle successfully improves our communities’ economic sustainability and social well-being as a whole.
We know that spreading awareness and improving understanding of the benefits of diversity and immigration to the North Island makes our communities more desirable and welcoming places for all.
We are a respected leader in immigrant services and an active proponent for the sector. We also strive to be a leader and collaborator in the community to meet our region’s needs around recruiting, staff development, and community outreach.
This section will evolve and grow with us.
Recognizing Excellence in the Community
The Immigrant Welcome Centre’s Ambassador Award
Every year, we recognize an organization or individual in our communities who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities in creating a community or organizational environment that welcomes and includes all newcomers, acknowledging their diversity, humanity, and value.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2023 Matthijs Bruining
2022: Layne Marshal and Mayor Andy Adams
2021: The Campbell River Art Gallery
2020: Brenda Wagman
2019: Gillian Normandin
2018: North Island Employment Foundations Society
2017: Barb Walker
2016: Mary Catherine Williams
2015: Khammy Quan
2014: Doug Preston
The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity & Inclusion Award
We are a proud sponsor of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce’s new Diversity & Inclusion Award, which is also supported by our partner, The Creative Access Employment Centre (CEAS).
PAST RECIPIENTS
2023 Edward and Parnell Barber Shoppe
2022: Bosley’s Courtenay
2021: Foxy Box Wax Bar