JIBC Foundation

JIBC Foundation Awards for Justice and Public Safety

The JIBC Foundation Board hosted the JIBC Foundation Awards for Justice and Public Safety on December 2, 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Co-chaired by Foundation Board members Karen Baker-MacGrotty and Marvin Storrow, QC, the gala celebrated the contributions of a number of British Columbians to justice and public safety across the province. The sold-out event, hosted by Peter Legge, OBC, LLB (Hon) raised more than $110,000 that will be used to educate and train students in public safety and justice. View photos of the event.

A significant contribution of $20,000 by the BC Transmission Corporation (BCTC), silver sponsor for the gala, was announced at the event. The donation will support the Community Safety Scholarships program, which will make Advanced Incident Command System training more accessible. Read more about the JIBC-BCTC partnership.

2009 Award Recipients

Dr. Joseph H. Cohen Award

The Dr. Joseph H. Cohen Awards is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to public safety in the province of British Columbia. The 2009 award was presented to Ka Shade Heni (Chief) Mark Wedge of the Carcross Tagish First Nation in Yukon for his leadership in the practice and teaching of restorative justice in numerous communities and organizations.

Anthony P. Pantages Medal

The Anthony P. Pantages Medal is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution in the field of justice to the benefit of British Columbians. The 2009 award was presented to the Honourable Madam Justice Mary Saunders for her contribution to and advocacy for criminal justice and her participation on public review committees and commissions that had a direct impact on policing across BC.

Heroes and Rescue Award

The Heroes and Rescue Award recognizes courageous action in a time of crisis. The 2009 award was presented to emergency services personnel and others who protected lives and communities threatened by forest and interface fires throughout BC in 2009.