ND Awards 2025
BCND is delighted to be hosting our first BCND Awards of Excellence on November 22, 2025 at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
This landmark event will recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of naturopathic doctors (NDs) across British Columbia.
Nominations are now open to honour excellence, innovation, leadership, and community impact—highlighting the vital role NDs play in BC’s healthcare system.
Event Details
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 6pm – 11pm
Location: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B3
Winners and guests will receive complimentary entry.
A limited number of seats will be for sale in the coming months.
The BCND Awards program is grounded in principles of fairness, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to recognizing excellence in a manner that respects the diversity of our profession and the communities we serve.
All nominations are evaluated through a transparent process that upholds impartiality and avoids conflicts of interest. We welcome and encourage nominations that reflect the wide range of voices, backgrounds, identities, and practice settings that make up the naturopathic community.
Our goal is to ensure that every nominee is considered equitably, and that our awards celebrate the full scope of contribution, leadership, and impact across the profession.
If you have questions, please reach out to bcnd@bcnd.ca.
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