The Regional District of North Okanagan will select up to two recipients in each category this year. Recipients will receive a nominal cash prize and award to be displayed at the recipient’s business or home, be featured on the Regional District of North Okanagan website and recognized on a permanent plaque at the Regional District office. All nominees will be honored at an awards ceremony.

AWARD CATEGORIES

 

	Air Quality Improvement Activities and/or policies maintained by a business, organization or individual that reduce harmful air emissions, improve air emissions, and/or have a positive impact on ensuring our communal air is healthy for all.
	Community Clean Up Activities and/or policies maintained by a business, organization or individual that assist with the clean up of community property such as parks, streams, roadsides, and other public or private land or facilities, especially on a volunteer basis. Such activity and/or policies should result in improvements to the aesthetics, health, safety, and/or environmental condition of the property.
	Invasive Plants Control Activities and/or policies maintained by a business, organization or individual that demonstrates leadership in the identification, control, reduction, and/or eradication of invasive plant species on public or private lands.
	Sustainability Activities and/or policies maintained by a business, organization or individual that promote and contribute to building sustainable communities in the North Okanagan through such things as protection of the natural environment, strengthening communities, climate action, sustainable development practices and education and awareness.
	Waste Reduction and Recycling Activities and/or policies maintained by a business, organization or individual that help significantly reduce the quantity of waste being disposed (buried in landfills) in the Regional District of North Okanagan.
	Water Stewardship Activities and/or policies maintained by a business, organization or individual that work to protect or restore waterways (lakes, creeks, streams, wetlands), or assist in water use efficiency, and show a strong commitment to water conservation and sustainability in the North Okanagan.

• 2009 Nominees and Award Winners

INSTRUCTIONS FOR NOMINATING

1. Download and complete the nomination form (PDF). Include the following information:

a) Applicable award category
b) Contact information (including email) for the nominee
c) A detailed description of the activities and/or projects the nominee has been involved with to qualify for the category indicated
d) Provide a quality photo that can be used along with the description for profiling purposes
e) Provide your contact information

2. Submit the completed nomination form, photo, and all supporting material to the contact address below by Thursday, April 22nd 2010.

• The entire nomination package including the nomination form, photo, and supporting material should not exceed 10 single-sided (8.5 x 11) pages.
• Please do not use staples.

Please ensure the nomination package is completed and sent to:

Regional District of North Okanagan
9848 Aberdeen Road
Coldstream, BC V1B 2K9
Fax: 250-550-3701
Phone: 250-550-3700
Email: karmen.morgan@rdno.ca

Deadline for nominations is Thursday, April 22nd 2010.