The Vancouver Board of Trade (VBOT) has announced the recipients of its Rix Center Awards, which are scheduled to be presented at the organization’s annual Governors’ Banquet and Rix Center Awards April 30 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Peter Brown, chairman and founder of Canaccord Financial Inc., is this year’s recipient of the Rix Award for Engaged Community Citizenship.
Brown will receive the honour in recognition of his leadership in the financial and investment sectors, his time and dedication as a volunteer and his service and commitment to the community.
Meanwhile, the Rix Award for Engaged Corporate Citizenship will be presented to Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources Ltd.
The VBOT said Teck will receive the award for demonstrating – both in policy and practice – the highest standards of stewardship toward the long-term well-being of customers, employees, owners, business partners, the environment and the broader community.
At the event, the VBOT will also induct the immediate past chair into its Council of Governors.
This year’s inductee is Jason McLean, president and CEO of the McLean Group of Companies.
