Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards 2025

Congratulations to Blair Mirau for winning the Jeanne Clarke Local History Publication 2025 for his excellent book The City of Rainbows: A colourful history of Prince Rupert. A vivid and comprehensive history of the City of Prince Rupert, from its ancient roots as a rich, multicultural trading hub between different Indigenous Nations to its current state as an ethnically diverse community set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Great Bear Rainforest.

And to Chuck Chin and his family for receiving the posthumous 2025 Service Award for “capturing the essence of the community through his photography. For over 18 year he shared thousands of images on social media, celebrating the beauty of Prince George, and immortalizing moments that will be remembered for generation.”

And to the Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards which have been awarded by the Prince George Public Library annually for 40 years, forming an archive of local excellence in the process.