For Immediate Release – November 7, 2025 – (Vancouver, BC)
Sport BC recognizes the vital role volunteers play in amateur sport through its Community Sport Hero Awards. These awards honour volunteers from Sport BC member and partner organizations who demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism through years of dedication and commitment, enhancing their local community.
The Richmond recipients will be celebrated during Sport BC’s Community Sport Hero Awards on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Vancouver Sheraton Hotel in Richmond, BC.
Congratulations to the Richmond Community Sport Hero Awards recipients and thank you for all you do for amateur sport in Richmond. Sport BC thanks our member organizations and the local sport organizations in Richmond for submitting the nominations for these deserving and important volunteers!
Rob Newman, President and CEO of Sport BC, says:
“I applaud the exceptional recipients of Sport BC Community Sport Hero Awards. Each believes in the transformative power of sport and brings their skill sets and talents to the amateur sport organizations for which they have volunteered. Volunteering is the backbone of sport in British Columbia, and these recipients are inspiring examples of the exceptional people who make amateur sport possible in Richmond.”
- 2025 Community Sport Hero Award Richmond Recipient – Les Pereira – Triathlon
With over 25 years of involvement, Les has served as a provincial-level official, Board Chair of Triathlon BC, and later as Board Chair of Triathlon Canada. His leadership has helped grow the sport and support athletes at every level.
For the full list of Community Sport Heroes out of Richmond, BC, please click HERE.
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Sport BC believes in the power of sport and is committed to building stronger communities through positive sport experiences. Our goal is to enhance and support sport participation in British Columbia, ensuring everyone can thrive. Through initiatives like KidSport BC, the BC Amateur Sport Fund, and BC Women & Sport, as well as our services in insurance, payroll, and group benefits, Sport BC supports more than sixty member organizations.
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Media Contact:
Allison Mailer
VP Operations, Sport BC
allison.mailer@sportbc.com | 778-839-8576