An Abbotsford student is among the 25 recipients of the BC Community Achievement Awards.
Sukhi Brar, a University of the Fraser Valley general studies student convocating in June, is the former president of the university’s Student Union Society (SUS).
She led the first all-female executive team to govern and serve their 9,000 members.
In this role, she assisted with launching services like the Gender Equality Centre, PrideUFV, and a full-service food bank operation.
Brar also developed the 2017-2020 UFVSUS Seeking Reconciliation Strategic Plan and co-developed the school’s Prevention, Education and Response to Sexualized Violence policy which was adopted by the board of governors last year.
Brar also serves as co-chair of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Abbotsford-Mission Relay for Life.
The BC Community Achievement Awards honour individuals whose dedication contributes to the health and well-being of the province.
Recipients will be honoured at a formal ceremony on April 25 at Government House in Victoria.
Each recipient will receive a certificate, and a medallion designed by B.C. artist Robert Davidson.