In the fall of 2008, VBDS members were saddened and shocked at the sudden passing of Keith Honeyman, who, as VBDS Treasurer and past Chair of Dance Pacifica, was a valued colleague on the VBDS Board. His passing left an enormous hole in all of our lives, as well as in the running of our club. At the time, members expressed a desire for an appropriate tribute to Keith. After an appeal for contributions, and a generous response from VBDS members, the Board approved an award in Keith's honour, to go to a long-standing VBDS member who has, over many years, made outstanding volunteer contributions to the Society, and to the development of Ballroom dancing in the Victoria area.

The first recipients of the annual Keith Honeyman Award were Rennie and Roman Yue, original members of the VBDS and perennial volunteers in a variety of roles to this day. Thank you, Rennie and Roman, from all your fellow members.

Nominations for the next recipient(s) of the award will open later in the year.