Bursary

Tribute Bursary In Memorium

The Tribute Bursary receives donations from donors wishing to remember an Auxiliary Member who has passed away and you wish to recognize their contribution.

May Campbell

Donation 2024

BVD Hospital Auxiliary Society

Pat Peters

Donation 2024

BVD Hospital Auxiliary Society

Andy Cant

Donation 2023

The Rossland Health Care Auxiliary

Faye Sparks

Donation 2023

Shuswap lake Health Care Auxiliary Society

Judi Lafond

Donation 2023

Shuswap lake Health Care Auxiliary Society

Sophie Kassian

Donation

2023

Marjorie Nutini

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary

Rossland. B.C.

2023

Marion Price

 Auxiliary to the Penticton Regional Hospital

Penticton. B.C.

2023

Norman Adomeit

 

Surrey B.C.

2022

Wendy McDonald

BVD Hospital Auxiliary

Smithers B.C.

2022

Sandra Smith

Auxiliary to The Penticton Regional Hospital Society

2022

Dini Haar

BVD  Hospital Auxiliary Society

2022

Colleen Bay

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary

2022

Julia Bartscg

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary

2022

Evelyn Koldyk

BVD Hospital Auxiliary

2022

Margaret Zorn

2022

Joan Fullerton

 2022

Fermia Vreeling

2022

Sharon Noakes

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary

2022

Annie White

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary

2021

Lois Haynes

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary

2021

Betty LeFace

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary

2021

Jennifer Grey

Sunshine Coast Auxiliary

2021

Rosalynn Baron

2021

Darlene Sawatsky

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary
2020

Debra Sawatsky

Kelowna Hospital Auxiliary
2020

Edith McQuaaig

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary
2017

Susan Lotecki

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary
2017

Marg Rosse

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary
2017

Arvena Dougan

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary
2017

Angela Moore

Kelowna Hospital Auxiliary
2017

Marg Hecker

Inveremere Healthcare Auxiliary
2017

Elizabeth Arker

Inveremere Healthcare Auxiliary
2017

Anne Picton

Inveremere Healthcare Auxiliary
2017

Faye Tomalty

Inveremere Healthcare Auxiliary
2016

Callie Hofsink

Bulkley Valley District Hospital Auxiliary
2016

Irene McCormack

Rossland Healthcare Auxiliary
2016

Peter Sebastian

Kelowna Auxiliary to KGH Foundation
2015

Vivian Stevenson

Invermere Healthcare Auxiliary
2015

Isabelle Morton

Kelowna Auxiliary to KGH Foundation
2015

2025 BCAHA Tribute Bursary Fund

Each year, the BC Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries recognizes the work of youth volunteers by offering Bursaries to Students seeking financial assistance.

Application Requirements

  • Preference will be given to students who have completed 50 volunteer hours in an Auxiliary sponsored program, or within their Community.
  • Must be enrolled in a human healthcare program of studies in a recognized post-secondary institution.

Required Documentation

Please include the following with your completed application form:

    • A letter in 200 words or less indicating future plans and need for financial assistance.
    • The certificate received from your auxiliary/volunteer manager advising of the hours volunteered.
    • Proof of enrolment in a human health related program.
    • Letter of recommendation from your sponsoring auxiliary/volunteer manager.

Applications, letter and documents must be received no later than MAY 15,2025

Applications accepted by email or mail .

Please email completed application to: gro.xuaerachtlaehcb@rerusaert

Successful applicant will be notified in writing by no later than June 1.

BCAHA Lifetime Achievement Membership

BCAHA Lifetime Members are nominated for outstanding achievements through their home Auxiliary.

Marie, Hunter

Auxiliary Society For Comox Valley Healthcare

Sherry, Neilson

2023

Stuart Lake Hospital Auxiliary

Diane , Thornton

BCAHA President 2020-2023

Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Velda, Boyle

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary

            2022

Marge, Anderson

BCAHA President 2018-2020

     Lake Cowichan

Lillian, Perry

Prince George Hospital Auxiliary

                2019

Myrna, Jones

Nicola Valley Healthcare Auxiliary

             2019

Joan, Harkies

Nicola Valley Healthcare Auxiliary

              2019

Charlotte, Aperloo

BVD Hospital Auxiliary

          2019

Lynda, Avis

BCAHA President 2015-2018

            Nanaimo

Gayle, Bennett

Sunshine Coast Hospital Auxiliary

              2018

Dorothy Diotte

Squamish Hospital Auxiliary

          2018

Irene, Smythe

Trail Hospital Auxiliary

         2018

Adelle, Watson

Cowichan District Hospital Auxiliary

                  2017

Karen, Archer

Sunshine Coast- Sechelt Hospital Auxiliary

                     2017

Phylis, Kimber

Sunshine Coast- Sechelt Hospital Auxiliary

                       2016

Gertie, McKeown

Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

                     2016

Lillian, Turchanski

Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary

           2016

Ann, Siluch

Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary

           2016

Janet, Johnson

Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary

           2016

Sheila, Hardz-Voltz

Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary

                2016

Winnona, Davidson

Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary

             2016

Edna, Brown

Chemainus Healthcare Auxiliary

            2016

D.J, Assmus

Campbell River Auxiliary

      2016

Valerie, Tribes

BCAHA President 2013-2015

     Vernon

Margaret, Dawson

BCAHA President 2011-2013

     Kelowna

Vivian, Fraser

BCAHA President 2009-2011

    New Westminster

Lorraine, d'Auray

BCAHA President 2007-2009

     Prince George

Colleen, Kason

BCAHA President 2004-2007

      Richmond

Joanette, Goddard

BCAHA President 2002-2004

        Kamloops

Mary, Savy

BCAHA President 2000-2002

     Courtenay

Peggy, Cave

BCAHA President 1998-2000

        Surrey

April, Sear

BCAHA President 1997-1998

     Bowen Island

Lorraine, Grant

BCAHA President 1996-1997

     Prince George

Claire, Schmidt

BCAHA President 1995-1996

     Abbotsford

Flo, Van Essen

BCAHA President 1993-1995

      Penticton

Johanna, Pitts

BCAHA President 1991-1993

     Port Moody

Pauline, Lamb

BCAHA President 1989-1991

     North Vancouver

Dorothy, Cheyne

BCAHA President 1987-1989

        Kitimat

Lenore, Pratt

BCAHA President 1985-1987

     Fort Langley

Marilyn, Pearson

BCAHA President 1983-1985

      Nanoose Bay

Nan, Pilkington

BCAHA President 1981-1983

     Campbell River

Bev, Sackville

BCAHA President 1979-1981

   New Westminster

Peg, MacPherson

BCAHA President 1977-1979

      Invermere

Muriel, Knight

BCAHA President 1975-1977

   North Vancouver

Louise, Hughes

BCAHA President 1973-1975

      Mission

Jan, Krag

BCAHA President 1971-1973

     Kamloops

Millie, Turney

BCAHA President 1969-1971

     Crofton

Billie, Stenner

BCAHA President 1967-1969

     Vancouver

Nancy, Johnston

BCAHA President 1965-1967

     Vancouver

Beryl, Albee

BCAHA President 1963-1965

     Nanaimo

Gladys, McBey

BCAHA President 1961-1963

   Vancouver

Laura, Tripp

BCAHA President 1959-1961

     Vancouver

Ina, Stigings

BCAHA President 1957-1959

    Vancouver

Ina, Atkinson

BCAHA President 1955-1957

     Summerland

Elsie, Perkins

BCAHA President 1953-1955

     Vancouver

Agnes, McPhalen

BCAHA President 1951-1953

    Powell River

C.R Wilson

BCAHA President 1949-1951

        Vancouver

L. McCulloch

BCAHA President 1947-1949

       Vancouver

Kay Selkirk

 BCAHA President 1946-1947

 New Westminster

Mrs. A.A Plummer

BCAHA President 1945-1946

Vancouver

G.E Darby

BCAHA President 1944-1945
New Westminster

Previous Awards

Additional Auxiliary Bursaries

We encourage our member auxiliaries to provide bursaries for youth entering the healthcare field. In 2018, more than $303,000 was distributed to young people in B.C. Contact your local auxiliary to find out if they have any bursaries available.