The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) has achieved the Canada Award of Excellence gold certification in Excellence Canada’s new Excellence, Innovation and Wellness program.
Excellence Canada’s standards are based on the most effective practices and proven management strategies from around the world.
“In meeting the rigour of the Canada Awards for Excellence requirements, REBGV has demonstrated that it is one of the best managed organizations in Canada,” Allan Ebedes, president and CEO of Excellence Canada said in a statement.
The Governor General of Canada is the vice-regal patron of the Canada Awards for Excellence, making this the most prestigious awards program in the country, says the board.
REBGV has had a formal business excellence program in place since 1996. Since 1998, the board has advanced through Excellence Canada’s continuous improvement and excellence programs, receiving recertification every three years. In 2010, REBGV qualified for the Order of Excellence award. The board was last recertified for the Order of Excellence in 2013.
“We are always striving to achieve organizational efficiency, progress and results for our Realtor members,” says Brad Scott, REBGV CEO. “This program brings rigour, discipline and structure to our continuous improvement efforts.”
Founded by Industry Canada, Excellence Canada is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing organizational performance across Canada.
