AWARDS
Check out our 20 award categories from the 2019 Ecostar Awards. In 2021 we will be using a similar list of award categories.
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CLIMATE ACTION
Recognizes an organization that is working to measure, mitigate, and offset greenhouse gas
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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Honours an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the environmental movement and sparked change throughout Vancouver Island
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ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP
(BUSINESS)
Commends a business who is actively working to restore or protect natural ecosystems
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ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP
(NON-PROFIT)
Commends an organization who is actively working to restore or protect natural ecosystems
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ECOPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Celebrates the work of an individual who has started an impactful eco-venture that has been in operation for 3 or more years
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
(Individual)
Acknowledges and celebrates an individual who has made an impactful contribution in teaching youth about sustainability, the environment, climate change, or other related topics
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
(organaization)
Acknowledges and celebrates an organization who has made an impactful contribution in teaching youth about sustainability, the environment, climate change, or other related topics
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EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM
Celebrates an organization that is setting an example in eco and experiential tourism
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GREENEST LODGING
Recognizes a lodging business that demonstrates actions to reduce waste, energy consumption, water usage, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
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GREENEST OFFICE
Honours an office-based organization with impressive environmental practices and policies
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GREENEST RESTAURANT
Celebrates a restaurant that demonstrates actions to reduce waste, energy, water consumption, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions
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GREENEST RETAILER
Honours a progressive retail business which has reduced environmental impact in both operations and products sold
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Inspirational new venture
Celebrates an inspiring new venture that has demonstrated its potential to create widespread positive change, organization has been operation for less than 3 years
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LEADERSHIP IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Recognizes a business or project within the construction industry showcasing environmental leadership and innovation
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LOCAL FOOD
Commends an organization that is focused on producing or retailing Vancouver Island products, thereby increasing access to local food and beverage options
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Manufacturing excellence
Honours a Vancouver Island based manufacturer who is addressing environmental issues in their production line, operations, or products
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Maritime excellence
Recognizes an organization that is demonstrating environmental leadership in the marine sector
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SOCIAL IMPACT
Celebrates an organization that has made significant impact on addressing social needs
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TEchnology excellence
Honours an organization using technological innovation in the areas of operations, product and service offerings, or community engagement to address environmental or social issues
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Waste to resource
Celebrates an organization that has diverted waste from the landfill by turning waste into value-added material for new products
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Water stewardship
Celebrates an organization that has made a dedicated effort to conserve and protect water resources through efficient water use, storm water management, and clean water efforts