The Lady of the Year Award is presented annually to a dedicated woman in recognition of contributions made to her family business and/or the guide outfitting industry in British Columbia.
In 2001, long-time GOABC board member, Bob Nielsen, established the Lady of the Year Award in memory of Cy Ford. Cy Ford was renowned as a premier grizzly and black bear guide in British Columbia’s coastal region. To pay homage to Cy, the Lady of the Year Award features a prominently displayed bear.
Previous Recipients
- Linda Lancaster – 2001
- Judy Maida – 2003
- Dixie Hammett – 2005
- Marilyn Hooper – 2007
- Wendy Cary – 2009
- Barb Perkinson – 2011
- Crystal Thompson – 2013
- Stefanie Leuenberger – 2015
- Kelli Thornton & Lori Warren – 2017
- Dixie Hammett – 2019
- Marcella Hubbard – 2022
- Brenda Gibson – 2024
- Brenda Nelson – 2002
- Sherry Bradford – 2004
- Debbie Beattie – 2006
- Irene Fyfe – 2008
- Anna Fontana – 2010
- Andrea Lee – 2012
- Dixie Hammett – 2014
- Lori Bowden & Wendy Cary – 2016
- Manuela Schneider – 2018
- Brandie Olmstead – 2020/21
- Jennifer Johnson – 2023
- Lynn Pichette – 2025
- Lori Bowden – 2026
Who can submit nominations?
Any GOABC members in good standing for 2026 can submit nominations for the Lady of the Year Award. The deadline for nominations is March 17, 2027
How do I submit my nomination?
Mail: Suite 103 19140 28th Avenue Surrey, BC V3Z 6M3
Fax: (604) 541-6339
Email: info@goabc.org
Form below:
