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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.

APPLY FOR AN AWARD

Your impact deserves to be celebrated! Submit your application and show how your organization is driving positive change in the community and the environment.

Applications close August 29

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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.

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NOMINATIONS

 Know a business or organization raising the bar for people and the planet? Nominate them for an award! 

Nominations close August 8

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

  • 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?
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • What is the time commitment?
    Give yourself enough time to complete your submission — most businesses wrap up their application in less than an hour!
  • 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.
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GOT QUESTIONS?

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The Ecostar Awards respectfully acknowledges that our event is hosted on the traditional, unceded territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. Today, we recognize this land is of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.​​

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