Who We Are
A trusted voice in communication and hearing health
Our Vision
Accessible and optimal communication, hearing and swallowing health for all British Columbians as a fundamental human right.
Our Mission
Speech and Hearing BC supports professionals in delivering evidence-based care, advocates for equitable access, fosters an inclusive community, and raises awareness of the vital role of communication and hearing across the lifespan.
Provincial Council
Speech and Hearing BC is governed by an elected Provincial Council, which ensures our association remains member-driven and aligned with professional priorities.
Celebrating Innovation,
Leadership, and Service.
Speech and Hearing BC honours outstanding contributions to audiology and speech-language pathology with annual awards, presented at our conference each year.
Honours of the Association
Recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to audiology and/or speech-language pathology in education, research, service, or leadership.
Distinguished Service Award
Honours individuals who are not speech-language pathologists or audiologists, but who have made outstanding contributions
to the professions and the communities they serve.
Award in Recognition of Service
Awards members whose special efforts and contributions, through volunteer service with Speech and Hearing BC and related organizations, have contributed to the growth of audiology and speech-language pathology.
The Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist of the Year
This award is given to individual members or teams who have been nominated by clients and/or client families and who are members of Speech and Hearing BC/registered with SAC/CSHBC. These awards are given based on client nomination. These awards will be presented to those individuals or groups that have contributed to the growth of the professions of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology exemplifying the vision or mission of the professions for client outcomes and care. Information to support the application for the award may include a recent or ongoing achievement, an outstanding service comment or story.
