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Thank you for submitting your nominations!
*Volunteerism is an important part of what makes communities thrive*
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority established the annual Conservation Awards in 1991 as a means to recognize those who voluntarily contribute to the conservation, restoration, and stewardship of natural resources.
The awards are intended not only for the volunteers who work directly on NPCA projects, but also those residents, businesses and community groups whose contributions to conservation efforts are evident in their daily lives to ensure that the treasured natural resources will be sustained for generations to come.
Invitations for nominations are disseminated to the public through various venues including media releases, correspondence and the NPCA website. The public are encouraged to submit nominations from their community.
About the Award of Merit
In addition to the volunteer awards, the NPCA selects an individual, group and business to receive the Award of Merit. This award 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".
The annual Conservation Awards celebration is an excellent way for the NPCA to publicly showcase the achievements of our volunteers and to recognize and promote the significant impact of the efforts of our community partners.
Last held in February 2020, the NPCA is looking forward to celebrating the 2020 & 2021 volunteers, Award of Merit recipients and our partners in conservation this year.
We invite you to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made an impact and deserve to be recognized.
*Volunteerism is an important part of what makes communities thrive*
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority established the annual Conservation Awards in 1991 as a means to recognize those who voluntarily contribute to the conservation, restoration, and stewardship of natural resources.
The awards are intended not only for the volunteers who work directly on NPCA projects, but also those residents, businesses and community groups whose contributions to conservation efforts are evident in their daily lives to ensure that the treasured natural resources will be sustained for generations to come.
Invitations for nominations are disseminated to the public through various venues including media releases, correspondence and the NPCA website. The public are encouraged to submit nominations from their community.
About the Award of Merit
In addition to the volunteer awards, the NPCA selects an individual, group and business to receive the Award of Merit. This award 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".
The annual Conservation Awards celebration is an excellent way for the NPCA to publicly showcase the achievements of our volunteers and to recognize and promote the significant impact of the efforts of our community partners.
Last held in February 2020, the NPCA is looking forward to celebrating the 2020 & 2021 volunteers, Award of Merit recipients and our partners in conservation this year.
We invite you to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made 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
Furthers the mission, vision, and values of Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Increases awareness of conservation in the NPCA’s watershed through programming, outreach, etc.
Shows innovation in conservation, environmental protection, and/or restoration
Notes:
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 Monday, August 8, 2022 at 12:00 p.m.
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, or has made a significant impact for many consecutive years
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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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 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.
The NPCA thanks every person who contributed their perspective from March-August 2021, which was essential in shaping our first 10-year strategic plan. We look forward to further strengthening on the connections made in this process as we set out to achieve our goals.
The 2021-2031 Strategic Plan charts the course for conservation-inspired actions and collective outcomes through six overarching strategic priorities and twenty-one specific goals. Progress will be monitored and shared publicly through the NPCA’s Annual Report.
