The Comox Valley Economic Development Society Vancouver Island Visitor Centre was recognized for its use of wood Wednesday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler.

Wood WORKS! BC presented the 2014 Community Recognition Awards to elected officials from five local government associations, including the Association of Vancouver Island and 台湾MM裸聊室 Communities.

The awards recognize communities that have been exemplary advocates for wood use in public structures. This may be demonstrated through the specification of wood in a community project and/or through visionary initiatives that work toward building a community culture of wood.

鈥淲e congratulate these local governments for their vision and leadership by choosing wood for design and construction of their civic projects,鈥� Wood WORKS! BC executive director Lynn Embury-Williams said. 鈥淭hese projects truly showcase the many attributes of wood, while connecting us with our province鈥檚 past and moving us toward a more sustainable future. Wood use in public buildings brings pride to B.C. towns and cities, and leaves a lasting legacy, which is an enduring celebration of our culture of wood.

鈥淟ocal governments want a lower carbon footprint, lower building costs, and warm, beautiful and human-centred environments that British Columbians love,鈥� she added. 鈥淲ood provides those benefits while telling a community鈥檚 story and making a positive statement about its values.鈥�

Wood WORKS! is an industry-led initiative of the Canadian Wood Council.

Other honorees include Kimberley鈥檚 Mark Creek Bridge, Smithers鈥� Bovill Square, Summerland鈥檚 RCMP detachment and Pemberton鈥檚 downtown community barn.