APPLY
Apply for an Ecostar Award today! Applications will be accepted up until 11:59 pm on September 2nd.
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The Ecostar Awards recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations for their environmental and social achievements on Vancouver Island. The Ecostar Awards Gala is taking place on Thursday, November 14th at the Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria. More information about the event will be shared via our website and social media pages over the upcoming weeks.
To apply for an award simply fill out the application form below. You can apply for a maximum of three award categories. You must fill out one application for each category you are applying for. Please tailor your answers to each award. If you are applying for an award category that you have previously won, please highlight what is different about your initiative this year.
To see a full list of the awards and their descriptions, click here.
Eligibility: Organizations or individuals must be based, or have a physical office, on Vancouver Island or the Southern Gulf Islands.
Application Tips
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Allocate time – Give yourself enough time to complete your submission, most businesses take 1 to 3 hours to complete their application
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Adhere to the word limit – Each question has a word limit. It is important to stick to the limit as words written beyond the limit will not be scored
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Answer every question – The three main questions are weighted. If you have a lot of great information written down for one question but leave another question blank, it will be challenging to score similarly to the other applicants who took the time to answer each question
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Evidence – If your sustainability initiatives have specific dates, partners, stakeholders, results or other metrics, make sure to include them in your answers. These details will strengthen your application
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Share wins and challenges – Sustainability is a continuous journey. Share where you are at, what challenges you have faced, and where you are headed
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Submit separate applications – If you are applying for more than one award, please submit one application for each award category. This allows you to tailor your answers for each award, strengthening your application. You can apply for a maximum of three award categories.
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Past winners – 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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