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CPABC and Business in Vancouver co-presented the 2017 BC CFO Awards, which recognized seven of British Columbia's leading CFOs, chosen based on their proven ability to help companies grow through sound business principles, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making. Ian Cameron, CPA, CA, Senior Vice-President, Finance and CFO, Methanex Corporation, won the Large Public Company category. Ted Reid, CPA, CA, CFO, Paladin Security Group, won the Large Private Company category. George Reznik, CPA, CA, CFO and Corporate Secretary, Intrinsyc Technologies Corporation won the Small Public Company category. Valentina Araneda, CPA, CGA, CFO, GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions, won the Small Private Company category. Roger Bissoondatt, CPA, CA, CMA, CFO, BC Liquor Distribution Branch, won the Publicly Accountable category. Amanda Hobson, CPA, CA, CFO and VP, Finance and Corporate Services, BC Lottery Corporation, won the Emerging Leader category. Tony Guglielmin, Vice-President and CFO, Ballard Power Systems Inc., won the Transformation Agent category.