Since 2015, the Ecostar Awards recognize outstanding environmental achievements and leadership on Vancouver Island. This year will bring exciting additions, including new awards categories and business nominations.
HOW IT WORKS
July 7
Applications and nominations open. Apply here!
Eligibility Criteria:
Organizations or individuals must be based, or have a physical office, on Vancouver Island or the Southern Gulf Islands.
August 8
Nominations close.
August 29
Applications close.
October 1
Finalists are announced.
November 13
Ecostar Awards Gala at Inn at Laurel Point.
OUR JUDGES
Your application will be reviewed by an external panel of judges that will score your answers from 1-10 considering the following criteria: clarity, award alignment, impact, degree of innovation, and justice, equity, diversion & inclusion.
Looking for tips to make your application shine? Don’t miss the FAQs and guidance below!
FAQ
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Can I apply if I have won in the past?If you have won previously, make sure to clearly state the progress of existing initiatives or new initiatives since winning your last Ecostar Award. What makes this year's application different from before?
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Can I apply for multiple awards?Yes! You can apply for up to two award categories. Just remember, you must submit a separate application for each category.
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Do you have any application tips?Yes, if your initiatives have specific dates, partners, stakeholders, results or other metrics, make sure to include them in your answers!
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What is the time commitment?Give yourself enough time to complete your submission — most businesses wrap up their application in less than an hour!
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How does the nomination process work?After you submit a nomination, we will reach out to the nominee to let them know they’ve been nominated for an award. They’ll then be invited to complete an award application with additional details. Don’t worry — your nomination will remain anonymous.
