2026 Milton Wong Community Leadership Award

MILTON WONG COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and meaningful contribution to the growth and strengthening of British Columbia’s life sciences community. It celebrates the people who champion the sector from within and beyond its boundaries — building bridges, fostering relationships, and creating the conditions for the industry to thrive.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• Must be a senior leader working directly or indirectly in the BC life sciences sector (i.e., could be working at a services firm)

Award Criteria

• Plays an active and continuous positive role in the life sciences community
• Has a track record of significant achievement in a leadership role
• Contributes significantly to the development or success of the BC community
• Is recognized for their commitment to promoting and supporting collaboration in the life sciences industry in BC
• Makes a positive impact on more than one organization inside and/or outside the BC life sciences community
• Takes a leadership role in promoting equity and inclusivity