2026 Jim Pattison Young Visionary Award

2026 Jim Pattison Young Visionary Award - $2,500

Award Description

The Jim Pattison Young Visionary Award recognizes a high school student who, through participation in a JA Program, has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and a meaningful commitment to using business as a tool to create lasting community impact.

The award recipient will receive $2,500 to support their diverse educational or other needs and will be invited to attend the BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies on June 8, 2026, in Vancouver.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must:

Be a current student in Grades 10–12 at the time of application.
Have participated in a JA Program within the past two years.
Demonstrate entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, and community impact, in their school, community or elsewhere.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and reside in British Columbia.

Requirements

Students may self-nominate or be nominated by educators or JA volunteers and must also:

Complete the online application
Submit a 90-second video and a personal statement (details below)
Complete the Media Consent Form.

If selected, award recipients will be expected to commit to the following activities:

Attend the BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies on June 8, 2026, in Vancouver
Provide a headshot and brief biography (100 words max.) outlining your educational background and involvement with JA

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026

Nominator Information

Please indicate the full name and email address of your JABC mentor or teacher nominator, if applicable.

First name

Last name

Personal Information

First name

Last name

Gender

I identify as:

Date of birth

Do you identify as Indigenous?

Current grade level

Name of high school

name@domain.com

Phone

Mailing Address

Street

City/Town/Community

Province

Postal Code

Most Recent JA Program Participated In

If other, please specify:

Year Completed (Most Recent JA Program)

Application Materials

Topic for Video and Personal Statement
Applications include a short written statement (up to 500 words) and a video submission (up to 90 seconds) addressing the following:

The entrepreneurial challenge or opportunity you addressed through your venture or business, including your role in leading the venture or team.
The community issue, challenge, or opportunity you addressed through your venture or business, demonstrated through how your enterprise aligns with philanthropic values or mission and/or the impact of your work on your peers, school, or community.
How you will apply your most important learnings from the JA program in school, work, or your community.

Personal Statement
Submit your personal statement here.

Link to video (can be hosted on YouTube or Google Drive). Ensure the settings on the link are open to the public or to those with the link.

Please copy and paste the transcript of your speech below.

JABC Signed Media Consent Form
View Here

I have completed the online Media Consent Form

Submit Your Application

When you are ready to submit your application, please click "Submit" below.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to Craig Lovell, Program Manager, JABC at c.lovell@jabc.org.