Procedure
The award may be made annually at the Annual General Meeting to a current member or former voting member of the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) who have made an outstanding contribution to, and impact on, public education. Exemplary service to colleagues through activism in the BCTF is a major avenue for making such an outstanding contribution.

Nominations of candidates may be made by any voting member or by a local of the BCTF.

The nomination should consist of a summary of the basis for the nomination as per the aforementioned criteria and should not exceed three pages in length. The nomination may be accompanied by no more than three supporting letters.

Please review the full G.A. Fergusson Honorary Life Membership Award procedure below:

Procedure 15.14*

1. The G.A. Fergusson Honorary Life Membership Award recognizes current or former voting members of the BCTF who have made an outstanding contribution to, and impact on, public education.
2. To be eligible, nominees shall have demonstrated contributions:
   • over a significant period of time.
   • of provincial significance.
   • through leadership, advocacy, and/or exemplary service to public eduation through activism within the BCTF and/or leadership in organizaitons whose purpose is to positively impact public education.
3. Individuals may be nominated by any voting member or by a local of the BCTF. The criteria, nomination process, and timelines shall be shared annually with members, local presidents, local representatives, and provincial specialist association presidents. Nominations will be accepted only through the process and in the manner communicated.
4. Nomination packages shall consist of:
   • a summary outlining the basis for the nomination and demonstrating how the nominee meets the award criteria, not exceeding three pages in length.
   • no more than three supporting letters.
   Nomination packages that exceed these limits will not be considered.
5. There shall be five trustees of the G.A. Fergusson Honorary Life Membership Award, who shall determine the recipient or recipients of the award and report their decision to the President. The trustees shall consist of:
   • four trustees appointed for three-year terms.
   • one Executive Committee member, who shall serve as a voting member and chair.
   Members currently serving as G.A. Fergusson Honorary Life Membership Award trustees are not eligible for nomination during their time as a trustee.
6. The trustees may determine that the award will be presented to one or more recipients, or that it will not be presented in a given year.
7. Unsuccessful nominations shall be retained and automatically reconsidered for the two succeeding years, unless withdrawn by the nominator.
8. Recipients of the G.A. Fergusson Honorary Life Membership Award shall be considered honorary members under By-law 1.5.

*As amended at the October 2026 Executive Committee meeting.

Deadline: February 5, 2027

Complete the nomination form and send it by email to the attention of Amber Mitchell, Executive Director
amitchell@bctf.ca

You will receive a confirmation email that your nomination has been received.