The DB Perks Young Professional Aquatics Award shines a spotlight on rising stars in aquatics. Presented every two years at BCRPA’s Ripple Effects Aquatics Conference, this award honours young professionals whose talent, drive, and leadership potential are set to make waves in the field of aquatics for years to come.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
The Award Nominees must show a commitment to aquatics leadership that supports cultivating vibrant, active, and inclusive communities where everyone thrives.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Are between the ages of 18 – 30,
- Are currently working part-time or full-time for a BCRPA member organization, and
- Must have a minimum of two years' employment in the aquatics sector.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Each nominee will be evaluated on the following:
- Personal achievements and contributions to aquatics,
- Demonstrated excellence in the aquatics recreation field,
- Significant impact in the aquatics sector, e.g. by demonstrated leadership and commitment to creating active, healthy, and connected communities and demonstrated support for and encouragement of greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in aquatics, and
- Desire to advance their education and training in aquatic leadership certification/post-secondary education.
If you have any questions, email partnerships@bcrpa.bc.ca.
The deadline for nominations is: 12PM PT, Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Note: The nominee information provided will be used for evaluation purposes only.
We appreciate your nomination!