2025 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards

Last updated on May 8, 2025

The B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards recognize and celebrate individuals, organizations and youth whose work actively promotes multiculturalism and fights racism. An annual award ceremony is held on November 21 to coincide with Multiculturalism Week.

Submit a 2025 Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards nomination

Nominations for the 2025 Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards are open until Friday, May 23 at 4:00 pm PST.

Submit a nomination

Eligibility requirements and nomination categories

Nominees may include:

Individuals who are residents of British Columbia, excluding public servants and elected municipal, provincial or federal officials
Not-for-profit, business or public sector organizations in British Columbia, excluding a B.C. ministry or Crown corporation

Intercultural Trust Award

Two (2) awards are given.

The Intercultural Trust Award is provided to an outstanding individual or organization for their work in building and fostering intercultural trust between communities. Their work demonstrates multicultural values and promotes meaningful connections between communities.

Breaking Barriers Award

Two (2) awards are given.

The Breaking Barriers Award is provided to an outstanding individual or organization for their work in tackling systemic or institutional racism and reducing barriers for marginalized communities.

Emerging Leader Award

One (1) award is given.

The Emerging Leader Award is provided to an outstanding youth or young adult, aged 15 to 30, for their work in building intercultural trust, tackling racism or reducing barriers for marginalized communities. The award is provided with a $5,000 grant to be given to a non-profit organization of the recipient’s choice.

Past award recipients

Please see Past Award Recipients to learn more about all recipients.

Multiculturalism Act celebrates 28 years

Contact information

For more information, contact multiculturalism@gov.bc.ca.

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