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Thank you for submitting your nominations!
Welcome to the NPCA's Get Involved portal!
The Conservation Awards were created to recognize and celebrate those who are contributing in some way to conservation efforts in the Niagara Peninsula watershed.
Invitations for award nominations are disseminated through various venues including media releases, correspondence and our website. There is no established limit on the number of awards to be presented, allowing for flexibility of recognition. Our communities are encouraged to submit nominations.
As a result of pandemic, plans for the 2020 awards were put on hold to this year's event will recognize our incredible volunteers and community partners from 2020 and 2021.
In addition to these annual awards, the Conservation Authority selects an individual, group and business to receive the Award of Merit.
The Award of Merit is intended to "recognize a significant achievement or contribution by an individual, group, and business to improve and restore our local environment for the benefit of all watershed residents".
This special award is presented at the discretion of the NPCA, with support from the community through the nomination process. The NPCA is undertaking several noteworthy restoration projects and the associated activities provide and encourage varied opportunities for community involvement. The number of volunteers assisting with projects is increasing considerably.
The annual awards program is an excellent way for the NPCA to publicly showcase the achievements of our nominees and promote the significant impact of their efforts.
We invite you to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made such an impact and deserve to be recognized.
Welcome to the NPCA's Get Involved portal!
The Conservation Awards were created to recognize and celebrate those who are contributing in some way to conservation efforts in the Niagara Peninsula watershed.
Invitations for award nominations are disseminated through various venues including media releases, correspondence and our website. There is no established limit on the number of awards to be presented, allowing for flexibility of recognition. Our communities are encouraged to submit nominations.
As a result of pandemic, plans for the 2020 awards were put on hold to this year's event will recognize our incredible volunteers and community partners from 2020 and 2021.
In addition to these annual awards, the Conservation Authority selects an individual, group and business to receive the Award of Merit.
The Award of Merit is intended to "recognize a significant achievement or contribution by an individual, group, and business to improve and restore our local environment for the benefit of all watershed residents".
This special award is presented at the discretion of the NPCA, with support from the community through the nomination process. The NPCA is undertaking several noteworthy restoration projects and the associated activities provide and encourage varied opportunities for community involvement. The number of volunteers assisting with projects is increasing considerably.
The annual awards program is an excellent way for the NPCA to publicly showcase the achievements of our nominees and promote the significant impact of their efforts.
We invite you to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made such an impact and deserve to be recognized.
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority invites nominations for the Award of Merit, to be bestowed on an individual, group or business that has contributed voluntarily to enhancing the health of our watershed and local environment.
Invitations for nomination submissions are extended to the general public, NPCA board members, NPCA committees, and staff.
What we’re looking for:
The Award of Merit is intended to recognize a significant achievement or contribution by an individual, group or business that:
Improves or restores our local environment for the benefit of all watershed residents
Increases our knowledge of natural or cultural heritage
Increases awareness of conservation in the NPCA’s watershed through programming, outreach, etc.
Shows innovation in conservation, environmental protection, and/or restoration
Notes:
There can be multiple recipients in a given category, or there may not be a recipient in a given year
Award of Merit recipients are recommended by the Conservation Achievement Awards Steering Committee
Nominations will close Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
A few rules:
Nominee must be a resident of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority watershed (see map)
Volunteered/contributed between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021
Must be unpaid service
To nominate an individual or team, the nominator and seconder must first obtain the approval of the nominee to stand for nomination and to have their name on award related materials
Thank you for submitting your nominations!
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Background Information
Conservation Authorities play an important role in protecting and
restoring our environment. They were established in the 1940’s to manage and
care for the provinces’ natural resources on a watershed basis.
In the province of Ontario, almost 90% of us live in a watershed
managed by a Conservation Authority. Since land and water are connected and
impact each other, the important role of Conservation Authorities is recognized
worldwide as one of the best ways of protecting our resources and the public.
We are fortunate to live in the Niagara Peninsula watershed with
its abundance of natural land and water features. Enjoying these benefits of is
important to all of us. Dynamic lakes, forests and groundwater are
important to sustaining a resilient and lasting economy and building strong
communities such as our own.
