The North Valley Mountain Film Festival is once again partnering with local businesses to offer a People’s Choice Award for the 2026 event. Valhalla Mountain Touring(VMT), Alpine Connection, Highland Creek Contracting and Ice Creek Lodge have all made generous contributions towards the award. Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded respectively to the “best” three films voted by the audience during the March 2026 festival.
“We’re thankful for the support of VMT, Alpine Connection, Highland Creek Contracting and Ice Creek Lodge for sponsoring the People’s Choice Award. We hope this award will encourage more Kootenay photographers and film makers to make submissions to our festival,” said coordinator Myles Berney.
“We receive excellent submissions from local artists every year and anticipate that the quality will continue”, added Berney. “Our goals haven’t really changed. We strive to provide a community venue for emerging and professional media artists to showcase their work. We think that by offering this award, and advertising in nearby communities, we can provide that homegrown grassroots vibe, while at the same time expanding to a more regional event”.
