BC Auctioneers Hall of Fame

Auctioneers Association of British Columbia has always recognized the great contribution that many auctioneers, auction business firms, ringmen and people associated with the auction profession have given to our industry.

To appreciate these efforts and their sincerity and honesty in serving the auction profession a committee was formed to select and share appreciation to those that have given quality service to the auction industry throughout their career.

British Columbia has since its inception as a province provided a vast array of auctioneers that have served their profession with utmost sincerity.Various firms and auctioneers served a variety of clients and customers which included the cattle and livestock industry, machinery, antiques and collectables, art, motor vehicles, estate coins, household appliances, and furniture, shop equipment and the list never ends.

The goals of the "Hall of Fame" committee is to show recognition to those in our industry living or deceased.

To date, the following have been accepted to the AA of BC "Hall of Fame".

Jim Raffan, Sr. (deceased), Armstrong, B.C.

George Strait (deceased), Penticton, B.C.

Tom deWaal, Prince George, B.C.

Harvey Hantula, Kamloops, B.C.

William "Bill" Rand, Kamloops, B.C.

W.E. "Bill" Henke, Langley, B.C.

Stan Zajes (deceased), Nanaimo, B.C.

Tracy McLaren, Coquitlam, B.C.

Mike Aldoff, Sr., Lethbridge, Alberta

Wayne "Digger" Yoos, Logan Lake, B.C.

Ian Paton Sr. (deceased), Delta B.C.

Dave "Woody" Woodman, Vernon B.C.

Dave Ritchie, Richmond B.C.

Don Kilshaw, Victoria B.C.

John Boyle Sr., Victoria B.C.

John Russell, Castlegar B.C.

Mike Burnett, Salmon Arm B.C.

Miller Patterson (deceased) & Family, Dawson Creek, B.C. (Leonard, Art & Jack Patterson)

Don Raffan, Amstrong, B.C.

Gordon Dyck, Campbell River, B.C.