MB Awards

2025   Deb White
2024   Troy Resvick
2023   Ajay Soni
2022   Sachin Varma
2019   Feisal Panjwani
2018   Moira Fox
2017   Karen Gibbard
2016   Joanne Vickery
2015   Brian Peterson
2014   Alan Cross
2013   Gord Wintrup
2012   Debbie and Grant Thomas
2011   Hali Strandlund
2010   Colin Dreyer
2009   Mark Alltree
2008   Don Barr
2007   Mal Darroch
2006   Bob Lindley
2005   Andy Ambro, Douglas Eubank, John Ribalkin

2025   Christine Buemann
2024   Wayne Mah
2023   Lee-Ann McEllister
2022   Sharon Davis & Dara Fahy
2019   Sabeena Bubber
2018   Lou Guerrero
2017   Suzanne Fleur de Lys – Aujla
2016   Sharon Chan Davis
2015   Paul Therien
2014   John Ribalkin
2013   Gitta Schoenne
2012   Dawn Stephanishin
2011   Jack Oyhenart
2010   Maria Dominelli
2009   Deb White
2008   Jan Dale
2007   Bruce Coleman

2019   Ryan Spence
2018   Roger Levesque & Jason Suttie
2017   Loren Hawkins
2016   Ajay Soni
2015   Jason Suttie
2014   Brian Peterson
2013   Karl Madsen
2012   Susan Shannon
2011   Rob Regan-Pollock
2010   Brian Peterson
2009   Linda Fleming
2008   Gord Dahlen and Kelly Curtis
2007   Cathy Swallow and Meinhard Ickert
2006   Loren Cooke, Ajay Soni, Liz Hynes
2005   Joanne Vickery

2025   Scott Musselman
2024   Tony Spagnuolo
2023   Lowel Harding
2020   Reza Sabour
2019   John Woods
2018   Wayne Mah
2017   Tom Wollner & Donna Rachel
2016   Casey Archibald
2015   Ben Kawa
2014   Diane Readings
2013   Megan McDonald
2012   June Locke

2025  Bayfield Mortgage Professionals
2024   Verico Lighthouse Mortgage Corp.
2023   XEVA
2019   Bayfield Mortgage Professionals
2018   BC Notaries
2017   Home Trust
2016   Paradigm Mortgage Corporation
2015   Instafund
2014    Street Capital Financial Corporation
2013   First National Financial LP
2012   Genworth Financial Canada
2011   Dominion Lending Centres & Invis Inc.
2010   Scotia Mortgage Authority, Dominion Lending Centres
2009   FirstLine Mortgages
2008   CMHC – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
2007   CMHC – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
2006   Accredited Home Lenders

2019  Trevor Hansen
2018  Lekie Chand & Mark Smith
2017  Rob Hafer

2019 Rowan Smith
2018 Adam Coultish / The Funding Department
2017 Hover Chao

2019  Kevin Dear
2017  Jason Henneberry
2017  Nitesh Prakash

Purpose

• Recognizes excellence, leadership, service, and partnership within the mortgage broker profession in British Columbia.

Award Categories and Descriptions

i) MB Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement: Presented to an individual CMBA-BC member in good standing (unless retired) who has demonstrated exceptional, long-term contributions to the mortgage broker profession in British Columbia. Recipients must be, or have been, licensed mortgage brokers whose primary occupation is/was arranging mortgages and who have significantly advanced the industry through leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and service that has had a lasting impact on the profession and the Association.

Pioneer Award Eligibility:

• Must be or have been a licensed mortgage broker whose primary occupation is arranging mortgages.
• Must be an individual CMBA-BC member in good standing, unless retired.
• Must reside in British Columbia or have carried out most of their mortgage brokering career in B.C.
• Must have no outstanding disciplinary matters with CMBA-BC or BCFSA.
• Current CMBA-BC or MBIBC directors are ineligible.
• Past recipients are not eligible.

Pioneer Award Nomination & Selection Process:

• Not open to public or member nominations.
• The MB Awards Committee confidentially identifies and recommends candidates based on cumulative industry impact, leadership, service to CMBA-BC, and professional reputation.
• The Committee may consult past recipients, long-serving members, or respected industry leaders.
• The Committee provides a written recommendation (single candidate or shortlist) to the CMBA-BC Board of Directors.
• The Board of Directors makes the final selection and must conduct full due diligence, including confirming standing, licensing history, and disciplinary status.
• As required by CMBA-BC Bylaws, the Board must approve the honorary membership designation before public announcement.

ii) MB Community Service Recognition Award: Presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to charitable, civic, or philanthropic initiatives that support and strengthen communities across British Columbia. The focus is on meaningful, sustained impact and leadership.

Community Award Eligibility:

• Must be an individual CMBA-BC member in good standing for at least one year.
• Nominees are ineligible if serving on the CMBA-BC or MBIBC Boards of Directors.
• Past recipients are not eligible for consideration.
• Must reside or work primarily in British Columbia.
• Must have no outstanding disciplinary matters.

iii) MB Individual Partner Recognition Award: Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, volunteer leadership, collaboration, and commitment to advancing the association’s mission. Examples include contributions to committees, events, education, member engagement, or government relations.

Partner Award Eligibility:

• Must be an individual CMBA-BC member in good standing for at least one year.
• Nominees are ineligible if serving on the CMBA-BC or MBIBC Boards of Directors.
• Past recipients are not eligible for consideration.
• Must reside or primarily operate within British Columbia.
• Must have no outstanding disciplinary matters.

iv) MB Corporate Partner Recognition Award: Presented to a corporate CMBA-BC member in good standing that has demonstrated exemplary partnership with the Association. Eligible organizations support CMBA-BC initiatives, member development, events, advocacy, or innovation benefiting the profession.

Corporate Partner Award Eligibility:

• Must be a corporate CMBA-BC member in good standing for at least one year.
• Ineligible if an employee currently serves on the CMBA-BC or MBIBC Board of Directors.
• Past recipients may be reconsidered after a recommended five-year interval.
• Must conduct significant operations within British Columbia.
• Must have no outstanding disciplinary matters.

General Nomination Rules

• Member nominations (including self‑nominations) are accepted for Community Service, Individual Partner, and Corporate Partner awards.
• Pioneer Award candidates identified internally by the Awards Committee; no public nominations.
• Self‑nominations should include at least one supporting endorsement (recommended).

Nominee Consent

• Required for all categories except the Pioneer Award.
• Enhanced due diligence must be completed to verify eligibility, standing, and licensing history.
• No sensitive personal information may be disclosed.

Selection

• Awards Committee reviews nominations and selects recipients (except Pioneer Award; finalized by the Board).
• Due diligence conducted on all nominees.

Exclusions

• A nominee may be a finalist in multiple categories but can only receive one award per year.
• Pioneer Award recipients cannot be re‑nominated.