DID YOU KNOW?
45% of managers and 35% of bargaining unit employees in the BC Public Service will be retired by 2015.
DID YOU KNOW?
45% of managers and 35% of bargaining unit employees in the BC Public Service will be retired by 2015.
DID YOU KNOW?
The BC Public Service is the largest corporate workforce in the province.
DID YOU KNOW?
Public servants live and work in over 280 different communities in every region of the province.
DID YOU KNOW?
Individuals and organizations within the BC Public Service successfully compete every year to win awards for innovation and leadership.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2005, Statistics Canada noted that satisfaction with provincial government services in BC increased 12 points compared to a five point increase across Canada.
DID YOU KNOW?
54% of BC Public Service managers are men and 46% are women.
Premier’s Awards
The Premier’s Awards gala is the BC Public Service’s pinnacle annual event where the guest list includes MLAs, cabinet members, dignitaries and the Premier himself. The Premier’s Awards provide the public service’s most prestigious recognition and are part of a much broader employee recognition program.
Recognition
To be acknowledged out of 30,000 employees is a remarkable honour. Nominees are recognized in six categories:
- Cross-Governmental Integration
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Organizational Excellence
- Partnership
- Service Excellence
We pay tribute to those employees who have contributed to the BC Public Service through inventive and progressive ideas and strong teamwork, as nominated by their peers.
Legacy Award
Perhaps the most esteemed of honours, the Legacy Award recognizes an individual who has made an exceptional and lasting contribution throughout their public service career of at least 15 years.
Leading the way
The Premier’s Innovation & Excellence Awards Program supports the government's vision for the British Columbia Public Service: To be a leader in Canada, and recognized internationally, for public service excellence. By telling the stories of especially notable accomplishments and describing the methods used to achieve them, the Premier’s Awards also contribute to organizational learning, continuous improvement and strengthen pride and identity among employees.
