Image: Current UFV President Dr. Joanne MacLean poses with former presidents Mark Evered (left, 2009-2017) and Skip Bassford (1998-2009) at the Legacy Awards ceremony. / Provided / UFV

By Alyssa Conti

LEGACY AWARD

UFV honours supporters across five decades with Legacy Awards

May 16, 2025 | 4:15 PM

CHILLIWACK — The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) recently wrapped up its golden anniversary celebrations by honouring the people who helped build it over the last five decades.

At a special ceremony hosted by UFV President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joanne MacLean, Legacy Awards were presented to various honourees, including former UFV presidents, chancellors, Board of Governors chairs, and Alumni Association Board chairs.

“The Legacy Award was created to celebrate UFV’s 50th anniversary and to recognize individuals whose lasting impact has profoundly shaped this institution,” MacLean said. “Each of our 50 recipients has played a pivotal role in a stage of UFV’s growth and evolution — from its beginnings as Fraser Valley College in 1974, to its transformation into the University College of the Fraser Valley in 1991, and ultimately, to becoming the University of the Fraser Valley in 2008.”

Many honourees returned to campus for the ceremony, while family members collected awards for those who passed away.

“Their work has embodied UFV’s mission of engaging learners, transforming lives, and building community. Through their dedication, they have exemplified our core values of inclusivity, integrity, excellence, and community. The university would not be what it is today without their contributions.”

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Those honoured include:

• Former presidents, including the late Dr. Larry Blake (served 1974–79), the late Dr. Barry Moore (1979–87), and Dick Bate (1998).
• Current and former chancellors, including founding chancellor Dr. Brian Minter (2008–15), who was also thanked for his service as past chair of UFV’s Board of Governors.
• Alumni Association board chairs, including founding chair Terry-Lynn Stone (2000–01), who served before the association was incorporated as a society, Stacey Irwin (2001–08), and Tony Dhaliwal (2023–present).

Other awardees recognized were current and former board chairs, members of the Indigenous community and community members.