The announcement was made by British Columbia's Deputy Premier Colin Hansen.

"Josh has shown remarkable courage coming back from a severe spinal cord injury to become one of the best sit-skiers in the world as he showed last year at the Paralympics," said Hansen.

"I would also like to recognise the vital role Lindsay played in helping Viviane Forest win an impressive five medals during the Games."

Dueck was born and raised in Kimberley and won the silver medal in the men's slalom sitting event.

Debou won five medals, including one gold, three silver and a bronze, during the Paralympics as Forest's sighted guide in alpine skiing events.

"Josh and Lindsay made March 13, 2010 a memorable day for B.C. sports fans as they became the first of British Columbia's Paralympians to win medals," said Steven Point, the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia.

"On the anniversary of their achievements, I'd like to thank them for their dedication to sport and for helping to inspire future Paralympic athletes to pursue their goals."

In total British Columbia is making eight proclamations recognising 17 athletes who won medals individually or as members of a team, and those who served as volunteers during the Olympics or Paralympics.

Others to be recognised include Lauren Woolstencroft, the skier who won a record gold medals during Vancouver 2010.

"Lauren Woolstencroft Day" is due to be celebrated on Tuesday (March 15).