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Environmental Leadership Awards

Community groups, residents and businesses contributing to sustainability within the City of Vernon are also eligible for the City of Vernon Sustainability Awards. Categories include Building and Development, Community Sustainability, Sustainable Business, and Youth Sustainability Initiatives. Click the link or e-mail sustainability@vernon.ca for more information.

 

The Regional District of North Okanagan may select up to two recipients for each award category.  Each recipient will receive a nominal cash prize and plaque, will be featured on the RDNO website, and will be recognized on a permanent plaque at the Regional District office.   All nominees will be honored at the Awards Ceremony being held June 4, 2012 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Vernon.

Award Categories

Community Clean Up 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 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 Parks and Trails Stewardship
Activities and/or policies maintained by a business, organization or individual that work to create, preserve or restore parks and trails in Greater Vernon and White Valley.
   
Sustainability 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 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 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.

HOW TO NOMINATE

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 Earth Day, Sunday, April 22nd 2012.

  • 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