Honorary Members

Honorary Membership may be bestowed, by resolution of the directors, on any person to recognize outstanding contributions to the Federation. An Honorary Member shall have the same rights and privileges as an Associate Member, but not be required to pay any dues or assessments by the Federation.


Honorary Members of the Federation of Child and Family Services of BC:

  • Ralph Hembruff, Honorary Member 2010
  • Sandra Gebhardt, Honorary Member 2010
  • Dana Brynelson - Honorary Member, recipient of the 2009 Award for Excellence
  • Adrienne Montani, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2008 Award for Excellence
  • Donna Knox, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2008 Award for Excellence
  • Carol Matusicky, Honorary Member, 2008 - also a recipient of the 2009 Award for Excellence
  • Kim Lyster, Honorary Member, 2008
  • Craig Meredith, Honorary Member,  2007
  • Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2007 Award for Excellence
  • Honourable Ted Hughes, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2006 Award for Excellence on behalf of the BC Child & Youth Review Team.
  • Ian Mass, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2005 Award for Excellence
  • Wally Gibb, Honorary Member, 2004
  • Wayne Matheson, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2003 Award for Excellence
  • Penny Parry, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2001 Award for Excellence
  • Joyce Preston, Honorary Member, recipient of the 2000 Award for Excellence
  • Ken Pauli, Honorary Member, recipient of the 1999 Award for Excellence
  • Bill McFarland, Honorary Member, recipient of the 1998 Award for Excellence
  • Ruth Annis, Honorary Member, recipient of the 1996 Award for Excellence
  • Thom McGuire, Honorary Member, recipient of the 1995 Award for Excellence