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Great environmental leaders offer their fellow Torontonians a shared optimistic vision, as well as the opportunity and motivation to engage in greening projects that achieve results.
The Leadership Award rewards an individual or company's effort that goes above and beyond the norm. The winners have a track record of excellence in their contribution to the state of the city's environment and these dedicated individuals inspire others.
Greg Allen
Greg Allen is a pioneer in Canadian sustainable design and renewable energy. He has worked on advancing sustainability for nearly 40 years as an engineer, sustainable-technology designer, builder, inventor, researcher, manufacturer, policy advisor, teacher, community activist and environmental consultant. He has impacted the lives of others, including his nominator, who writes, “I would not be an urban planner, environmental designer or LEED-accredited professional without him as a mentor, colleague, ally and friend.”
Allan Sparrow
A City councillor in the 1970s, Allan Sparrow’s more recent experience in leadership occurred when he built a political movement to stop the Island Airport expansion. He envisioned a clean, green waterfront, and through Community AIR (Airport Impact Review), he encouraged citizens to get involved. His approach included a careful analysis of the facts, a calm but forceful delivery and fearlessness in the face of opposition.
University Health Network
With over 400,000 square metres of floor space, buildings of various ages and the complex nature of work done on-site, realizing environmental improvements at the University Health Network’s (UHN) hospitals poses a unique challenge. Some of the far-reaching programs instituted by the UHN include responsible disposal of biomedical waste, energy- and water-conservation programs, and waste-reduction and recycling programs. They were accomplished through staff engagement, partnerships, outreach and a green procurement policy. UHN’s team members include staff from Toronto General, Toronto Western and Princess Margaret Hospitals.
Photos: Upper left: Greg Allen, lower left: Allan Sparrow, lower right: University Health Network.
Sponsored by Toronto Community Foundation
Judges
Michael Curry, Investeco Capital Corp.
Grant Gordon, Key Gordon Communications
Franz Hartmann, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Michael Kuss, Citytv
Chris Lowry, Green Enterprise Toronto
David O’Brien, Toronto Hydro Corporation
Learn about the other winners:
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http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Business/green-toronto-green-roof/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/HealthNutrition/green-toronto-health/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Business/green-toronto-market/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/OurWorld/green-toronto-water/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Family/green-toronto-youth/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Business/green-toronto-hunter/
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