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Niagara Region Environmental Awards 2011

pictures of natureThe Niagara Region Environmental Awards Program recognizes individuals, businesses, community groups, non profits, youth, schools and Niagara's Greenest Family who have made significant contributions to safeguarding Niagara's natural environment.

These awards recognize contributions to environmental conservation in Niagara in the following areas:

  • conserving the existing environment
  • repairing damage done in the past
  • increasing public understanding and awareness.

To be eligible, the nominee must have volunteered their time.

Awards Categories

  • Lifetime Achievement honours an individual who has made a substantial contribution to conservation over many years

  • Green Non-profit in Niagara recognises a government agency, institution or non-profit organization for its contribution to maintaining a healthy environment

  • Green Business in Niagara honours a business for its focus on environmental health of Niagara. This category includes farms and agri-businesses

  • Greenest Family in Niagara recognises a family for outstanding achievement in reducing its environmental footprint

  • Volunteer for individuals or community groups

  • Young People, Elementary Age, recognises children aged 6-13 years

  • Young People, Secondary Age, recognises young people aged 14 to 18 years

Congratulations to all of the 2011 Environment Award Recipients

For More Information

Danielle De Fields - 905-685-1571 or toll free: 1-800-263-7215

Environmental Awards History

Celebrating their 22nd anniversary, the Niagara Region Environmental Awards is one of the longest-running Environmental Awards programs hosted by any municipal government in Ontario.

Learn more about the environmental advisory committee and past winners.

 

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