AWARDS

CLIMATE ACTION

Recognizes an organization that is working to measure, mitigate, and offset greenhouse gas

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Honours an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the environmental movement and sparked change throughout Vancouver Island

ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP

(BUSINESS)

Commends a business who is actively working to restore or protect natural ecosystems

ECOLOGICAL STEWARDSHIP

(NON-PROFIT)

Commends an organization who is actively working to restore or protect natural ecosystems

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

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

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

EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM

Celebrates an organization that is setting an example in eco and experiential tourism

GREENEST LODGING

Recognizes a lodging business that demonstrates actions to reduce waste, energy consumption, water usage, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

GREENEST OFFICE

Honours an office-based organization with impressive environmental practices and policies

GREENEST RESTAURANT

Celebrates a restaurant that demonstrates actions to reduce waste, energy, water consumption, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions

GREENEST RETAILER

Honours a progressive retail business which has reduced environmental impact in both operations and products sold

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

LEADERSHIP IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Recognizes a business or project within the construction industry showcasing environmental leadership and innovation

LOCAL FOOD

Commends an organization that is focused on producing or retailing Vancouver Island products, thereby increasing access to local food and beverage options

Manufacturing excellence

Honours a Vancouver Island based manufacturer who is addressing environmental issues in their production line, operations, or products

Maritime excellence

Recognizes an organization that is demonstrating environmental leadership in the marine sector

SOCIAL IMPACT

Celebrates an organization that has made significant impact on addressing social needs

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

Waste to resource

Celebrates an organization that has diverted waste from the landfill by turning waste into value-added material for new products

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