Junior Chamber International (JCI) Kootenay members have returned home with three major awards from the 2026 JCI BC/Yukon Regional Conference.
The event was held May 29-31 at Blue Lake Camp, with more than 30 attendees from Canadian and international JCI chapters.
The weekend featured leadership training, team building, effective speaking, trainer development, networking, and regional governance meetings.
JCI Kootenay was nominated for five regional awards, including Chapter of the Year, Member of the Year, New Member of the Year, Executive Member of the Year, and Project of the Year.
The chapter received the following awards:
- Chapter of the Year – JCI Kootenay
• Member of the Year – Daniel Crema
• Project of the Year – 30 Under 30
In addition, JCI Kootenay member Shane Nickel-Thibodeau won the BC/Yukon Regional Effective Speaking Competition and will represent the region at the 2026 JCI Canada National Convention in Montreal, September 9-13, competing against the top speakers from across the country.
About JCI Kootenay
JCI Kootenay is a non-partisan, membership-based non-profit organization comprised of members aged 18-40 who live and work in East Kootenay. Their mission is to provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive changes through leadership development, community service, and fellowship.
The award-winning 30 Under 30 program, delivered in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, celebrated thirty outstanding young leaders throughout the Columbia Basin and highlighted the positive impact young people are making in their communities.
“Whether it’s developing leadership skills, delivering meaningful community projects, or stepping onto the stage to compete in effective speaking, our members continue to demonstrate what can be achieved when people come together with a shared purpose,” said Daniel Crema, President, JCI Kootenay.
Members also connected with peers from across Western Canada and beyond, strengthening relationships and sharing ideas to create positive change in communities throughout the region.
Image Credit: JCI Kootenay
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