2021 Conservation Awards

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Thank you for submitting your nominations! 

The Conservation Awards Ceremony was created with the intent of providing public recognition to those who are contributing in some way to conservation efforts in our watershed. Invitations for nominations are solicited through various venues including media releases, correspondence and our website. 

No limit has been established on the number of awards to be presented allowing for flexibility of recognition.

*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.

  • Nominations for the 2021-2022 Conservation Awards have closed. Thank you for your submission!

    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
    Thank you for submitting your nominations! 
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