Public safety volunteer awards and recognition

Volunteers are incredibly important to emergency management in B.C., and we want to recognize their efforts. 

Years of service pins and plaques

Pins and plaques are available to recognize years of service contributed by registered volunteers within the Public Safety Lifeline and are available in five-year increments.

To order, group leaders or Emergency Program Coordinators must:

1. Complete a Years of Service order form (PDF) 
2. Return the form to an EMCR regional office

Certificate of appreciation

Certificates of appreciation and recognition will be presented to volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in emergency situations.

An Emergency Program Coordinator or ministry office staff can initiate a request, but it must be approved by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR). A nominee can be an organization or an individual and may be enrolled in multiple categories.

• Certificate of Appreciation Request form (PDF)
• Return the form to an EMCR regional office

Annual awards

In past years, Public Safety Lifeline volunteers have been recognized for their outstanding contributions in each of the disciplines during the Volunteer Recognition award ceremony.

This program has paused, but you can see honorees on the award winners page.