Youth Inclusion Ambassador Winner: Aiden Hay

For leadership in organizing the 2025 Youth Symposium, volunteering with the Public Library, Volunteer Terrace, and standing up against bullying.

Youth Inclusion Ambassador Winner: Shochoy Fray 

For promoting community safety, gender-based violence prevention, and leading youth empowerment programs at Western Frontlines Centre and Volunteer Terrace.

Inclusive Organization/Group Winner: Terrace Public Library

For integrating Sm'algya̱x into programs, signage, and community-led initiatives that promote reconciliation and diversity.  

Inclusive Business Winner: Northwest Training Centre

·       For inclusive hiring, staff EDI training, and supporting business-to-business networking for newcomers.  

Inclusive Business Winner: Cafenara

For 25+ years of hiring a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive space for both staff and customers.  

Inclusion Champion Winner: 
Nikki Villeneuve 

For amplifying Indigenous representation on community boards, 
role modeling leadership, and promoting cultural entrepreneurship.  

Lifetime Inclusion Achievement Winner:  
Sharon Bryant 

·     For her lifelong commitment to cultural preservation, language revitalization, and sharing Indigenous traditions in the Terrace community.  

Lifetime Inclusion Achievement Winner:  
Dina von Hahn  

For building connections between international and domestic students at Coast Mountain College and advocating for their inclusion.  

Lifetime Inclusion Achievement Winner:  
Debbie Letawski 

For championing workplace inclusivity at BC Tel & Telus and promoting diversity through community engagement.

Lifetime Inclusion Achievement Winner:  
Lori Merrill 

For pioneering the Terrace Farmers Market, leading environmental conservation efforts, and supporting women’s economic empowerment.  

Lifetime Inclusion Achievement Winner:  
Terri Williamson 

For enhancing workplace inclusion through employee-centered initiatives and organizing EDI training for City of Terrace employees.  

Thank you from all of us at Skeena Diversity

We would like to congratulate everyone an thank all those who took the time to nominate such great community inclusion champions.

Inclusion Champion Honorable Mention: 
Soma Sundaram

Inclusive Organization/Group Honorable Mention: 
TDCSS 

Inclusive Organization/Group Winner: 
Terrace Pride Pals

Inclusive Business Honorable Mention: 
The Fairlie Café

Inclusive Business Honorable Mention:
Heal Yoga