BCCIE International Education Awards
The 16th annual BCCIE International Education Awards recognize the professionalism, dedication, and efforts of an exemplary group of experts in the field of international education in British Columbia. Winners represent a broad range of leaders from all parts of the sector who represent the best and brightest in our province.
This year, the awards will be presented in a new lunch ceremony on Tuesday, June 24!
Award Categories
The BCCIE International Education Awards will be decided by a peer committee and awarded in the following categories:
Rising Star in International Education
This award recognizes tomorrow’s leaders in the field of international education.
Excellence in International Student Support
This award celebrates either a team or individual’s outstanding achievements in supporting international students to navigate their educational journey in BC.
International Education Lifetime Achievement*
This award recognizes the long-term contributions made and the far-reaching impacts realized over a career of commitment to BC’s international education sector.
*Occasional BCCIE award category
Outstanding Program in International Education
This award recognizes an institution, district, or program that demonstrates exceptional quality and innovation in international education programming.
International Education Distinguished Leadership
This award honours an international educator or community member who has demonstrated transformative leadership and made a significant impact in the field of international education through a senior leadership role.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
BCCIE will accept nominations for its 2025 International Education Awards for colleagues working at or programs operated by BC public school districts, government-recognized independent schools within BC, EQA-designated public and private post-secondary institutions, EQA-designated language schools, and BC-based organizations in the field of international education. All nominees must have worked in BC for a minimum of six months prior to the nomination deadline of April 30, 2025.
As the nominator, you are responsible for submitting a complete nomination form and providing reference contact information from at least one additional colleague. Although completed reference letters will not be required in the nomination application, reference(s) are encouraged to provide input when completing the nomination form.
The awards selection committee will consist of fellow BC peers and international education representatives across all sectors.
For more information about this year’s BCCIE International Education Awards, please contact conference@bccie.bc.ca.