Ken Charko is a Vancouver business leader and a west side, Kerrisdale, Dunbar and Pt. Grey advocate. Ken is the President of the Hillcrest community Centre, winner of the best in Vancouver for the past five years . Ken is the proprietor of the Dunbar Theatre, a staple in the community for over 80 years and an internationally recognized independent theatre. The WestJet travel magazine named The Dunbar Theatre one of the five most Iconic Theatres in North America.
As a business owner, Ken is fully aware of the day-to-day struggles of entrepreneurs in Vancouver-Quadra and Canada. When COVID hit, Ken rolled up his sleeves and adjusted his theatre to the new normal and he did so while keeping all his employees during the lockdown. In short, Ken has strengthened our local economy and enriched our culture.
Ken’s commitment to the people of Vancouver-Quadra is reflected in his being awarded the Trinjan Diversity Award – an award given by Trinjan & Mata Gujri Foundation for commitment to diversity in the workplace.