Wednesday, August 27, 2025

GVR commercial REALTOR® Troy MacBeth Abromaitis (Lex7em’ken Drynock) received the BC Medal of Good Citizenship - the second-highest civilian honour in the province - at a ceremony on Canada Day. He was one of 18 recipients to receive the medal, presented by Premier David Eby.

"This year’s honourees exemplify what it means to be a good citizen by selflessly stepping up to help their fellow British Columbians with kindness, compassion and commitment. Thank you to all the Medal of Good Citizenship recipients for inspiring everyone around you"
David Eby, BC Premier

Troy is a Sixties Scoop survivor and proud member of the Lytton First Nation. He played a central role in leading culturally rooted housing and recovery projects following the wildfires that devastated his home community in 2021, uniting Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners in the effort.  

Currently with Claridge Real Estate Advisors Inc., Troy leveraged his over 20 years of real estate experience to lead housing projects and raise funds, all while keeping culture a central focus to the recovery.   

He's also the treasurer of the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation supporting victims with culturally grounded healing initiatives, and he founded both National Blanket Ceremony Day and Indigenous Survivors Day.  

Read Troy's Medal of Good Citizenship profile and learn more about the honour here.  

On behalf of GVR, congratulations Troy!

Did you know?

GVR member and REALTORS Care® Award winner Crystal Hung was also honoured with the BC Medal of Good Citizenship!