The Air Cadet League of Canada, British Columbia Provincial Committee is proud to announce Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, C.M., O.B.C., LL.D. (Hon) Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia has accepted our invitation to be our Honorary Patron.
The Honourable Wendy Cocchia is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and dedicated community leader in British Columbia and Canada.
A champion for disability rights and services, Her Honour is the co-founder of the Pacific Autism Family Network in British Columbia. The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a first-of-its-kind knowledge and resource network in North America that provides essential information and services to people who are neurodivergent (including autism spectrum disorder) and their families across the lifespan.
Her Honour has been an active member of her community throughout her life. She has served as Governor of the Business Council of British Columbia, as the first female Trustee of the Vancouver Police Foundation, and as the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s fifth and youngest female Chair. She is a Fellow of Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, and was a founding Director for Destination British Columbia.
In recognition of her leadership and community involvement, Her Honour is a member of the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia and has received two honorary doctorates from the Justice Institute of British Columbia and Vancouver Island University. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Canada’s Most Powerful Women: WXN Top 100 award, she has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the King Charles III Coronation Medal, the British Columbia Community Achievement Award and received Variety’s International Corporate Fundraiser of the Year.
Her Honour has built a successful career in the hospitality industry. She is the co-founder of the Absolute Spa Group and grew the company from one location to Canada’s largest independent spa chain, which sold in 2020. Most recently, she was the Chief Executive Officer of Crew Management Ltd. and the Century Plaza Hotel in Vancouver.
The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia grants patronage to support and encourage worthy endeavours. When requested, Her Honour may also provide patronage to an event.
This is a great honour of the Air Cadet League of Canada, BC Provincial Committee as we celebrate our 85th anniversary next year.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of:
Her Honour
The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, C.M., O.B.C., LL.D. (Hon)
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
