Welcome to online registration for the 2026
BCGWA Convention & AGM

Groundwater and Well Pump Fundamentals

Time: Thursday: 8.00 – 4.30pm
Time: Friday: 8 – 12pm

Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, coffee breaks, admission to the MeetNGreet, and access to the Convention including the President’s Banquet.

SkilledTradesBC (STBC) certification exams will be offered at the 2026 convention for three classes of well driller (Water Well Driller, Geotechnical/Environmental Driller, Geoexchange Driller) and for Well Pump Installers. In order to take the exam, applications can still be accepted but there is no guarantee they will be approved in time. The application review process can take 4-6 weeks. Therefore, if you have not already been approved to take the certification exam, please apply promptly. All applicants who wish to take the exam at the 2026 Convention must inform the BCGWA A.S.A.P at accounts@bcgwa.org to register to take the exam, or if you have any questions, contact the BCGWA at general-manager@bcgwa.org.

For more information about Skilled Trades BC (formerly ITA) certification exams, go to: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/manage-your-apprenticeship/exams

Water Well and Geotechnical/Environmental Well Drilling Fundamentals

Instructors: TBA

Time: Thursday 8:00 – 4:30pm
Time: Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm

Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, coffee breaks, admission to the MeetNGreet, and access to the Convention including the President’s Banquet.

SkilledTradesBC (STBC) certification exams will be offered at the 2026 convention for three classes of well driller (Water Well Driller, Geotechnical/Environmental Driller, Geoexchange Driller) and for Well Pump Installers. In order to take the exam, applications can still be accepted but there is no guarantee they will be approved in time. The application review process can take 4-6 weeks. Therefore, if you have not already been approved to take the certification exam, please apply promptly.

All applicants who wish to take the exam at the 2026 Convention must inform the BCGWA A.S.A.P at accounts@bcgwa.org to register to take the exam, or if you have any questions, contact the BCGWA at general-manager@bcgwa.org.

For more information about Skilled Trades BC (formerly ITA) certification exams, go to: https://skilledtradesbc.ca/manage-your-apprenticeship/exams

Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026 (8:00am to 1:00pm)

Includes: 1x lunch

Price: $200 +GST

Description:

Join instructor Mike Wei as he explains the governing principles related to diversion and use of (ground)water in the Water Sustainability Act (WSA), the rights and responsibilities of licensees, the common impacts from diverting and using groundwater in BC, and the data that can be collected to assess impact of pumping on nearby wells (well interference), sustainability of the aquifer (mining), stream depletion, and salt water intrusion.

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Presidents’ Banquet Sponsorships – $1,000 (multiple available)

• Logo shown on dual projection screens during banquet
• Verbal thank you by BCGWA President during banquet
• Logo on two (2) 24” x 36” signs alongside fellow Banquet Sponsors at two main entrances to Ballroom during Banquet
• Logo alongside fellow Banquet Sponsors on tent cards upon every dining table at Banquet
• Extra-large logo placed upon one (1) 24” x 36” shared Sponsor Thank You Sign placed at Registration Desk for the duration of the convention
• Extra-large logo included alongside fellow event sponsors within all registration packages and the online event webpage
• One (1) sole social media post with company logo showcasing event sponsorship

Breakfast Sponsorships – $600 (multiple available)

• Logo shown with fellow Breakfast Sponsors on dual projection screens during Breakfast portions of the event
• Logo alongside fellow Breakfast Sponsors on two (2) 8.5” x 11” signs along the breakfast buffet table
• Medium logo placed upon one (1) 24” x 36” shared Sponsor Thank You Sign placed at the Registration Desk for the duration of the convention
• Medium logo included alongside fellow event sponsors within all registration packages and the online event webpage
• One (1) shared social media post with fellow Breakfast Sponsors showcasing event sponsorship

Meet ‘n’ Greet Sponsorship – $500 (multiple available)

• Logo placed on four (4) shared tent card signs with fellow Meet ‘N’ Greet Sponsors upon food station tables during Thursday, April 18, 2024 social
• Medium logo placed upon one (1) 24” x 36” shared Sponsor Thank You Sign placed at the Registration Desk for the duration of the convention
• Medium logo included alongside fellow event sponsors within all registration packages and the online event webpage
• One (1) shared social media post with fellow Meet ‘N’ Greet Sponsors showcasing event sponsorship

Coffee Session Sponsorships – $500 (multiple available)

• Logo placed on four (4) shared tent card signs with fellow Coffee Sponsors upon coffee station tables during event coffee breaks
• Medium logo placed upon one (1) 24” x 36” shared Sponsor Thank You Sign placed at the Registration Desk for the duration of the convention
• Medium logo included alongside fellow event sponsors within all registration packages and the online event webpage
• One (1) shared social media post with fellow Coffee Sponsors showcasing event sponsorship

Training Course Sponsorships – $300 (multiple available)

• Logo shown on projection screen during course breaks alongside fellow Training Course Sponsors (1x screen per room)
• Logo shown on (2) tent card signs within Course Coffee Break Zone
• Logo shown alongside fellow Training Course Sponsors on shared 11” x 17” room entrance door signs (multiple doors per room)
• Small logo placed upon one (1) 24” x 36” shared Sponsor Thank You sign placed at the Registration desk for the duration of the convention
• Small logo included alongside fellow event sponsors within all registration packages and the online event webpage
• One (1) shared social media post with fellow Training Course Sponsors showcasing event sponsorship

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