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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

Thank you to all the individuals who have applied for a scholarship.

We are proud to confirm that future leaders in the hospitality industry look up to the BC Hospitality Foundation for support through our Scholarship Program.

Our various judging panels are reviewing all applications. We received over 15 applications to the various Culinary Legacy Scholarships, over 15 applications for the Culinary program and over 35 applications for the BC WISE, Wine Professional and wine development Legacy scholarships.

Winners will be contacted the last week of April with details on their award presentation:

Vancouver International Wine Festival Luncheon, April 28 - Terry Threlfall Legacy Scholarship, Tony Ryan Legacy Scholarship and Wine Professional Scholarships.
Okanagan 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, May 18 - BC WISE Scholarship
BCHF AGM in Penticton - June 21 or Vancouver/Victoria Golf Tournaments depending on the winner's location - Culinary and culinary Legacy Scholarships

Thank you to our sponsors that make this possible!

We are proud to continue helping hospitality industry workers following our mandate to be there when there is nowhere else for them to turn to. We are their "last resort" and hope to provide them with the support they need to be able to recover and return to work.

Read bios HERE.

If you would consider becoming a beneficiary sponsor, please contact Alana Dickson at alana@bchospitalityfoundation.com or consider donating to the Foundation.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS

REGISTRATION OPEN

FOURSOMES and Single Players - don't miss out!

Okanagan 2nd Annual Tournament

May 18 - NEW Date

Harvest Golf Club

Vancouver 13th Annual Tournament

July 17 - Westwood Plateau

Victoria 9th Annual Tournament

August 23 - Olympic View

If you want to become a sponsor for any (or all) tournaments, contact Samantha at samantha@sasparilla.ca our Event Manager or Mike Macleod, Golf Committee Chair at mike@bcha.com

3rd party campaigns not only raise funds but also awareness about who we are and what we do.

THANK YOU

A free event with wines, empanadas, and live music – we will have a tip jar (in support of the BCHF) as we hand out Riedel glasses as people come & go

Saturday April 15^th | 2-5 PM

Marquis Wine Cellars

1034 Davie St.

Vancouver, B.C.

2022 CABIN CREEK CUVÉE pinot noir | gamay noir

'Carbo Pet-Nat Rosé', 50% Trestle Beach Vineyard Gamay Noir, 50% Elysia Vineyard Pinot Noir, Summerland, Okanagan Valley, Canada

This inaugural collaboration project between Winemaker Jordan Kubek and Boxset Collective Wine Director Jayton Paul is the result of Jayton winning the '2022 Best Sommelier of British Columbia' competition put on by the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers. Part of the proceeds from every bottle purchased will be donated to the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation.

This wine is available at @published.on.main, @bar_susu, @restaurant_vignette & @novella_coffeebar while quantities last!1w

Read the full details HERE

April is BC Wine Month and, for every order placed, Township 7 will donate $10 towards the BC Hospitality Foundation with a goal of raising $5,000

Use promo code SUPPORT10 at check out

THANK YOU for supporting

Mon Paris Pâtisserie's 2023 Macaron Day

photo credit Seth Stevenson or @seth_s on Instagram

Thank you for your Donations

Retail sales program partial proceeds donation

Reservation by donation at Kerrisdale location proceeds donation

One day event partial proceeds

Donations at the door - trade event

Please provide your input

WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality) is seeking to understand the status of gender equity initiatives, including beliefs, and perceptions about equity efforts in British Columbia recreation, tourism and hospitality businesses.

This is a research study that will inform a policy brief and participation is voluntary. We are hoping to gain perspectives from women across BC who work or are connected to the industry.

The survey link is:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WORTH

Employers! TIABC, go2HR, and Destination BC want to hear from you!

Take the anonymous Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) survey HERE.

This is an opportunity for meaningful engagement and feedback, and to gain a better understanding of DEIA efforts in the industry that can help us lead a better future. This survey should only be completed by one person per business/association/organisation, by an employee with the title of, or similar to: Owner, Vice President, General Manager, HR Manager, CEO, COO, or DEIA Specialist.

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The Foundation depends on the generosity of our industry partners, we are truly grateful for your support.

If you know anyone who needs assistance or is interested to learn more about the Foundation, please help us spread the word.

You can get a copy of our MEDIA KIT HERE

BC Hospitality Foundation

Is a registered charity that raises funds to support those in the hospitality industry facing an imminent financial need due to a health condition. In addition, the BCHF offers a scholarship program to foster the development of the next generation of workers and industry leaders.

www.bchospitalityfoundation.com

Executive Director

Alana Dickson

604-329-0112

alana@bchospitalityfoundation.com

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