EDMONTON, AB – “And the finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards are…” Today, at Edmonton’s City Hall, nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation, its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, to find out who would be taking another step towards receiving the coveted environmental award.
Over the past weeks, a panel of knowledgeable third-party judges with cross-sectoral experience rose to the challenge of narrowing down the brilliant examples of creativity and environmental dedication that were nominated this year for the uniquely-Albertan award. A maximum of three nominees in each of the eight Emerald Award categories has been selected as a finalist. Only one per category will take home the award.
“Every year the Emerald’s tell the stories of our most beloved and cherished Albertans, our environmental stewards,” says Raquel (Rocky) Feroe, three-year Emerald Award judge. “The Emerald Awards are a great way for anyone with a love for our province to learn from our best.”
“We are the only Foundation in the country to recognize the important work of environmental leaders across all sectors,” says Alan Ross, Chair of the Board, Alberta Emerald Foundation. “By honouring and elevating the ingenuity, dedication and hard work of these individuals and organizations, we inspire others to follow their example, benefiting all Albertans with a healthier and cleaner environment.”
The Emerald Awards recognize and reward outstanding environmental initiatives undertaken by individuals, not-for-profit associations, large and small corporations, community groups and governments from across Alberta. Since 1992, the Emerald Awards has recognized over 450 finalists and 250 recipients demonstrating creative thinking and innovation in environmental management systems, technologies and education programs. The 24th Annual Emerald Awards will be presented on June 4, 2015 at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.
The Alberta Emerald Foundation celebrates and showcases environmental leadership in Alberta. In addition to the Emerald Awards, the Alberta Emerald Foundation has developed a number of outreach initiatives, including Emerald Days and the Youth Environmental Engagement Grants program. For more information about the Alberta Emerald Foundation, please visit www.emeraldfoundation.ca.
ANNOUNCING THE 24TH ANNUAL EMERALD AWARDS FINALISTS
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Large Business Mammoet Canada Western Ltd. Edmonton Suncor Energy Inc. Project: Suncor Nikanotee Fen Calgary Syncrude Canada Ltd. Project: Sandhill Fen Technical Advisory Committee Fort McMurray |
Small Business Circle T Consulting Vegreville DIG | Do It Green Calgary Verge Permaculture (Rob & Michelle Avis) Calgary |
Public Education & Outreach Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology Project: Youth Wavemakers Calgary ConocoPhillips Canada Project: Quest/Destination Conservation Program Calgary Green Energy Futures Edmonton |
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Education Captain Nichola Goddard School Project: Green Commuting Hubs Calgary Clandonald School Project: Warriors of the Rainbow Clandonald Westmount Charter School Project: The People for Energy & Environmental Literacy (PEEL) Program Calgary |
Community Group or Not-for-Profit Association Aseniwuche Winewak Nation of Canada Project: Caribou Patrol Program Grande Cache Camrose Wildlife and Stewardship Society Project: Camrose Wildlife and Greenspace Stewardship Project Camrose Fish and Wildlife Crowsnest Pass Bearsmart Bellevue |
Government Institution Presented by ATCO Gas & ATCO Electric Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development Project: The Alberta Aquatic Invasive Species Program Edmonton City of Edmonton Project: Designing for wildlife passage in an increasingly fragmented world Edmonton Lacombe County Lacombe County Environmental Management System – Leading from within Lacombe |
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Individual Commitment Dr. Bonnie Shapiro Calgary |
Emerald Challenge: Water Presented by Encana Nature Alberta Project: Living by Water Edmonton Trout Unlimited Canada Project: Yellowfish Road Calgary |
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