The Wave Awards are IABC/BC’s signature awards program, celebrating the people behind the great work in our chapter.
Are you a superstar communicator who has demonstrated excellence in your communications role? A dedicated IABC/BC who contributed their time, skills and knowledge to the Association? A post-secondary student who displays excellence and is a rising star?
Consider applying for a 2026 Wave Award! The deadline to submit an application is April 7, 2026.
New this year: we are expanding our awards program! If you are a skilled communicator who made significant advances within the profession, we want to hear from you. All communicators can apply to our workplace achievement and *new* West Coast Communicator submission-based award. Non-IABC/BC members will be subject to a $100 submission fee to enter.
Questions? Contact awards (at) iabc.bc.ca
Workplace Achievement Awards
Making Waves Award
A new superstar communicator on your team with 6 years or less in the profession who demonstrates skill above their level of experience and who has a bright future.
Lighthouse Award
A senior communicator with 7 years or more in the profession whose experience, accomplishments or projects have made them a trusted leader in their organization and a role model.
IABC/BC Volunteering Awards
New Navigator Award
A communicator who is a dedicated volunteer with IABC/BC for 1 to 5 years, making major contributions, creating benefits for members, sharing time and knowledge. This is a nomination-based award.
Long Beach Award
A communicator with a long history as an IABC/BC volunteer, making significant, creative contributions to the chapter for more than 5 years. This is a nomination-based award.
Student Award
SAIL Award (Student Advancing in Learning)
A post-secondary student in communication, marketing or public relations studies who demonstrates excellence, collaborates well and shows promise.
Excellence in Communication Award
West Coast Communicator Award
This award, brand-new to the IABC/BC chapter, invites communicators residing in British Columbia to submit an entry that showcases an impactful or well-executed communication campaign or deliverable happening right here in our region. To enter, submit a sample communication piece and a written description.
