Application for 2021 Award of Merit

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:

1. can be multiple recipients in a given category, or there may not be a recipient in a given year
2. 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