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Character Abbotsford

We are a grassroots character movement aimed at sparking pride and ownership in each of our community members.

Inspiring character, enabling leaders, influencing community.

05/07/2026

Character Abbotsford presented three Character In Action Awards at the beautiful Hub at Wiebe Properties located in central Abbotsford. Congratulations to recipients CINDY TOBAR, GREG REINHART, and GURSHEEN DHALIWAL/AASLEEN NIJJAR (Youth Award). Full press release at CharacterAbbotsford.com Special thanks to our SPONSORS: Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, The University of the Fraser Valley, and The Abbotsford News.

04/16/2026

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

04/15/2026

🚨SEEKING NOMINATIONS!!! Visit http://www.CharacterAbbotsford.com to nominate someone! Info below.

Character Abbotsford believes that these unsung heroes of good character in action are representative of the tens of thousands of individuals who do so much to make Abbotsford a wonderful place to live, work, and serve.

The council is seeking nominations, 2 adults and 1 youth, for Character In Action Awards.

Each recipient will be presented with a Character Abbotsford pin and a $500 gift card.

The work of Character Abbotsford is sponsored by the Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, and the University of the Fraser Valley.

For more information on Character Abbotsford, visit CharacterAbbotsford.com or follow on X, Facebook, and Instagram

03/12/2026

The CA Board met this morning to consider a theme for the 26/27 year and to plan for our two events: Speaker Event and Character in Action Awards. Exciting! 🦅

03/05/2026

The Character Abbotsford Council met today to begin planning for the 26/27 year. What a team!

01/09/2026

Members of the Character Council visited today and were inspired to learn how families are helped in their time of need and grief counselling is provided to children, youth, and adults.

11/06/2025

An inspiring afternoon on the topic of “Character in Leadership” with Dr. James Mandigo, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley. The era that the university is in today? —> Community Impact! Thank you UFV for hosting more than 110 high school students and community guests. Many thanks to our sponsors: Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, University of the Fraser Valley.

10/20/2025

Come join us at UFV Abbotsford Campus for an exciting speaker event focusing on BUILDING CHARACTER and LEADERSHIP SKILLS. The event will feature an interview of DR. JAMES MANDIGO, President and Vice Chancellor of UFV, conducted by Vijay Manuel, Chair of the Character Abbotsford Board of Directors. An optional light lunch will be provided. > SPONSORS: Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, University of the Fraser Valley.

09/18/2025

The Character Abbotsford Council started the year focused on Inspiring Abbotsford’s wonderful citizens, Engaging and Equipping the city’s amazing leaders, and Using their influence to positively impact the community. A warm welcome to new members Dr. Nathan Ngieng and Steve Scott! Eight members were elected to serve on the board of directors: Sir James Barlow, Andrea Critchley (Secretary), Darcy Halber, Vijay Manuel (Chair), Bev Olfert (Treasurer), Jory Smallenberg (Vice Chair), Colin Watson, and Shirley Wilson. Many thanks to our sponsors: Abbotsford School District, MEI Schools, Prospera Credit Union, and University of the Fraser Valley.

09/03/2025

We are thrilled to welcome DR. NATHAN NGIENG, Superintendent of the Abbotsford School District, to the Character Abbotsford Council!

Full announcement at CharacterAbbotsford.com

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