Comox Valley real estate agent named 2025 Shelter Award Individual of the Year

Val Wright of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley was named the 2025 Shelter Award "Individual of the Year" for British Columbia for her leadership with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. The foundation has raised more than $57 million and supports about 200 local women's shelters.

Val Wright of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley has been named the 2025 Shelter Award "Individual of the Year" for British Columbia. The award recognizes her leadership and sustained involvement with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. The foundation focuses on funding women's shelters and domestic violence prevention across Canada. It has a long history of local fundraising and donations from agents and offices. What is known: - Val Wright was named the 2025 Shelter Award "Individual of the Year" for British Columbia. - Wright is a Royal LePage agent based in the Comox Valley and was praised for her leadership and commitment. - The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation was founded in 1998 and is reported as the largest public foundation in Canada dedicated solely to funding women's shelters and domestic violence prevention. - The foundation has raised more than $57 million and currently supports about 200 local women's shelters, including the Comox Valley Transition Society. - Agents donate a portion of commissions and Royal LePage offices host local fundraisers; brokers, agents and staff also volunteer and provide in-kind goods. - The shelters and support programs are reported to help more than 50,000 women and children each year. Summary: The award highlights Wright's long-term work with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and the foundation's role in raising funds and supporting local shelters. Undetermined at this time.