Indspire Awards: Celebrating Indigenous Excellence
April 10, 2025 | Vancouver Convention Centre | Vancouver, BC
The Indspire Awards represent the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people. After 31 years, the Indspire Awards have honoured over 400 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement across Turtle Island and beyond. Their stories are shared in a nationally broadcast celebration that showcases the diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Ceremony & Dinner
Join us on April 10 in Vancouver, BC to celebrate and honour the outstanding achievements of the 2025 Indspire Awards recipients. Tables and tickets are available for purchase.
2026 Indspire Awards Nominations are open!
Indspire Award recipients provide inspiration for our young people and serve to educate all Canadians about the tremendous contributions that Indigenous Peoples are making across the country. Do you know a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individual whose story could inspire, uplift, and educate? Nominate them TODAY for an Indspire Award!
Watch the 2024 Indspire Awards on YouTube
The 2024 Indspire Awards honours twelve (12) First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who exemplify Indigenous excellence and whose stories inspire, uplift, and educate Canadians about the tremendous contributions Indigenous people make to our country.
Meet the 2024 recipients!
Adam Gauthier
Youth Recipient
Braden Kadlun
Youth Recipient
Dr. Jayelle Friesen-Enns
Youth Recipient
Eden Robinson
Arts
Victoria LaBillois
Business & Commerce
Edna Manitowabi
Culture, Heritage & Spirituality
Kanonhsyonne Jan Hill
Education
Lea Bill
Health
Ronald Eric Ignace
Language
Michelle O’Bonsawin
Law & Justice
Jocelyn Formsma
Public Service
Thomas V. Hill
Lifetime Achievement
To learn more about this year’s recipients, visit our Laureates page.
Become a Sponsor today!
As a sponsor, you have a unique opportunity to connect directly with national and regional Indigenous leaders, senior government representatives, and with Canada’s corporate C-suite leadership at the ceremony prior to the broadcast special.
Take a leadership role in inspiring Indigenous youth to reach their full potential and honour Indigenous achievement by becoming a sponsor of this important national Indigenous community celebration. View the 2024 Indspire Awards program here.
Thank you to our 2025 supporters!
Lead Partner
Guest Experience Sponsor
Major Sponsors
Youth Laureate Sponsor
Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsor
Founding Partner and Official Airline
Entertainment Sponsor
Host City Sponsor
Participating Sponsors
Culinary Sponsor
Laureate Reception Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Photobooth Sponsor
Crystal Table Sponsors
BCIT School of Business + Media
British Columbia Investment Management Corp. | BCI
Platinum Table Sponsors
APTN
Arc’teryx Equipment Co.
Certarus Ltd. and Superior Propane
Civeo
Eagle Bay Financial, Life Benefit Solutions & WP Pensions & Benefits
Gowling WLG
Indigenous Prosperity Foundation
Kindred Works
Mazda Canada Inc.
New Gold
Rise Consulting
Rupertsland Institute
Tato Recruiting & S.i. Systems
University of British Columbia
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
