Presented by the Health Employers Association of BC, the Healthcare Employee Relation Awards of BC (HEABCs) recognize professionals, teams and projects that have led workplace health and safety practices, human resource or labour relations practices, and diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives that support or improve the delivery of high-quality health care.
Who is Eligible? Any of the following individuals or teams can Nominate a project, initiative or practice:
- Nurses, care aides, physicians, allied health professionals, administrators
- Human resources and labour relations professionals, support staff, facilities workers and many others
- Permanent/contract employees not directly employed by the Island Health but working on behalf of Island Health
What are the Categories?
Leading Workplace Health and Safety Practices
A project, initiative or practice that supports or improves the health and safety of health care workers and aligns with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for occupational health and safety and psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Leading Human Resource and/or Labour Relations Practices
A project, initiative or practice that supports effective, innovative and collaborative human resource and/or labour relations practices.
Leading Practices: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
A project, initiative or practice that has addressed and/or improved diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, not only for health care staff, but also to better serve patients, clients and residents. Examples areas of DEI include Indigenous-specific anti-racism, decolonialization, anti-ageism, LGBTQIA2S+, anti-ableism, etc.
How to Apply:
For more information and to nominate a project, initiative or practice, head to this link.
Nominations are open until Monday, May 25, 2026.
Five fairly great reasons to nominate yourself, a colleague or your team for an Award:
- Celebrate Success: Recognize milestones and collaborative achievements.
- Build Team Pride: Stregthen your team's identity and confidence.
- Boost Morale: Validate positive work ethic and unify your team.
- Get Noticed: Showcase your work to the organization and wider industry.
- Foster Innovation: Encourage big goal-setting, creativity, and bold thinking.