offer an opportunity for education on issues and changes affecting our industry. To this end we try and hold a seminar each year.
provide a social opportunity to enhance business relationships within the industry. Our annual Christmas Lunch is a "not-to-be-missed" event drawing colleagues from across the country. Our annual Golf Tournament is a sell-out every year.
recognize high standards of achievement and service from people within the broadcast industry. Each year, ABCOM awards one individual who has contributed in an outstanding way to the whole industry by presenting them with the Audrey Award. This Award is named for Audrey Bothamley, a respected and beloved member of our community for many years. Past winners include: Red Robinson, Alden Diehl, John Newbery, Jim Crawford, Joyce Shea.
provide bursary funding for people entering the business. Each year ABCOM selects one to three students graduating from BCIT to receive all or part of a $4,000.00 bursary. Students wanting to apply for the scholarship should see Carroll Nelson , Program Head for Marketing and Communication at BCIT or Brian Antonson, Program Head for Broadcast and Media Communications at BCIT. Click on the AWARDS tab above to go to the page where you can download the ABCOM 2008 Bursary Application.
