http://www.greenlivingonline.com/EnviroHeroes/celebrating-canadas-enviro-heroes/
(Jun 7, 2007)
On Monday, June 4, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society handed out the Canadian Environment Awards awards. The awards gala, held at Montréal Science Centre, celebrates the commitment of Canadians who are working to protect, preserve and restore the country’s environment. The winners were chosen from more than 120 nominations submitted by the Canadian public. 
"For the past six years, the Canadian Environment Awards has celebrated exceptional individuals and groups who are working to develop sustainable strategies to protect Canada’s biodiversity," said Paula Prociuk Blacklock, managing director of the Canadian Environment Awards. "This year, all Canadians have come to recognize the importance of the environment, and in that context, the program has truly come of age. Our winners’ stories will resonate from coast to coast. As Canada’s original environmental publication, Canadian Geographic is honoured to showcase the achievements and leadership of these extraordinary Canadians, who are an inspiration to the rest of the country."
Congratulations to all the winners!
The Citation of Lifetime Achievement 2007 was presented to biologist, dventurer and film director and producer Jean Lemire. His courageous expeditions to the Arctic and the Antarctic have brought the fragile beauty of this unique ecosystems to an international audiences, making him one of Canada’s most influential environmental ambassadors.
The Ideas for Life Award, recognizing environmental action through the arts, entertainment and design, was given to TOHU, la Cité des arts du cirque. TOHU is a sustainable "green" home for circus arts in Canada, an environmental learning centre and the anchor project for the revitalization of Montréal’s Saint-Michel neighbourhood.
Climate Change category
Gold winner: Clean Air Foundation, Car Heaven, Toronto, Ontario Silver winner: Conseil régional de l’environnement de l’Estrie/ Sustainable transportation program, Sherbrooke, Quebec Silver winner: Stuart Hickox, Project Porchlight, Ottawa, Ontario
Conservation category
Gold winner: Mike James and Kathleen Martin, Nova Scotia Leatherback Turtle Working Group, Halifax, Nova Scotia Silver winner: Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society/Yukon Chapter, Three Rivers Journey Silver winner: Native Orchid Conservation Inc. Protectors of unique plant communities, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Environmental Health category
Gold winner: Nunavik Research Centre Inuit-managed environmental-health facility, Kuujjuaq, Quebec Silver winner: Lac La Biche Watershed Steering Committee, Lakeland County, Alberta Silver winner: Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium Inc., Gimli, Manitoba
Environmental Learning catergory
Gold winner: Humber Arm Environmental Association, Trading Books for Boats, Corner Brook, Newfoundland Silver winner: Lucie Sauvé, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Education, Montréal, Quebec Silver winner: Jim Taylor, Founder of the E-Team, Mission, British Columbia
Restoration & Rehabilitation category
Gold winner: Nile Creek Enhancement Society, Salmon-habitat restoration project, Bowser, British Columbia Silver winner: Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, Community creek restoration group, Sudbury, Ontario Silver winner: Tree Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Sustainable Living category
Gold winner: Éco-quartier Jeanne-Mance/Mile End, Tourne-Sol Community Composting Centre, Montréal, Quebec Silver winner: Community Environment Alliance of Peel, Share-IT: Computers for Community, Brampton, Ontario Silver winner: George McCubbin, Advocate for eco-efficiencies in multi-unit residences, Lindsay, Ontario
The Green Team Challenge
Junior Gold Award, St. Jude School, Longueuil (Borough of Greenfield Park), Quebec, Campaign to stop buses from idling. Senior Gold Award, Secondary School, Windsor, Ontario, The EcoSchools Program planting trees and improving the school grounds.
Visit the Canadian Geographic website to find out more about the winners or to send in your nomination for 2008.
Celebrating Canada’s Enviro Heroes
"For the past six years, the Canadian Environment Awards has celebrated exceptional individuals and groups who are working to develop sustainable strategies to protect Canada’s biodiversity," said Paula Prociuk Blacklock, managing director of the Canadian Environment Awards. "This year, all Canadians have come to recognize the importance of the environment, and in that context, the program has truly come of age. Our winners’ stories will resonate from coast to coast. As Canada’s original environmental publication, Canadian Geographic is honoured to showcase the achievements and leadership of these extraordinary Canadians, who are an inspiration to the rest of the country."
Congratulations to all the winners!
The Citation of Lifetime Achievement 2007 was presented to biologist, dventurer and film director and producer Jean Lemire. His courageous expeditions to the Arctic and the Antarctic have brought the fragile beauty of this unique ecosystems to an international audiences, making him one of Canada’s most influential environmental ambassadors.
The Ideas for Life Award, recognizing environmental action through the arts, entertainment and design, was given to TOHU, la Cité des arts du cirque. TOHU is a sustainable "green" home for circus arts in Canada, an environmental learning centre and the anchor project for the revitalization of Montréal’s Saint-Michel neighbourhood.
Climate Change category
Conservation category
Environmental Health category
Environmental Learning catergory
Restoration & Rehabilitation category
Sustainable Living category
The Green Team Challenge
Visit the Canadian Geographic website to find out more about the winners or to send in your nomination for 2008.
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