AWARDS
Check out our 15 award categories for the 2023 Ecostar Awards.
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Clean Oceans
Recognizes an organization that is demonstrating environmental leadership to protect our oceans
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CLIMATE ACTION
Recognizes an organization that is working to measure, mitigate, and offset greenhouse gas emissions
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community leadership
Honours an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the environmental movement and sparked changed throughout Vancouver Island
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design and construction
Recognizes a business or project within the construction industry showcasing environmental leadership and innovation
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ecological stewarship
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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experiential tourism
Celebrates an organization that is leading the way in nature-based tourism, creating positive environmental and social impacts in their industry
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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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innovation
Recognizes an organization that has demonstrated innovative sustainability practices, products, services and/or technology in their industry
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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 operating for less than 3 years
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leadership in hospitality
Celebrates a restaurant, lodging, spa, or salon that demonstrates actions to reduce waste, energy consumption, water usage, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions
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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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social impact
Celebrates an organization that has made significant impact on addressing social needs
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sustainable workplace
Honours an organization with impressive environmental practices and social policies in place to create a work culture centered around sustainability and well-being
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waste to resource
Celebrates an organization that has diverted waste from the landfill by turning waste into a value-added material for new products