The recipients of the 2008 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards and Sustainable Development Scholarships were announced today by Conservation Minister Stan Struthers, chair of the Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development.
“Manitobans are making daily contributions towards a more sustainable and prosperous economy and a green and healthy community,” said Struthers. “Sustainability is a provincial priority and the people and organizations honoured through the Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards show how to embrace and practice sustainability. We are pleased to recognize the achievements of our fellow Manitobans.”
The 2008 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Award Winners include:
• Amanda Tetrault – Individual Award;
• Enviro Safe Cleaning – Business Award;
• Centre for Sustainable Transportation – Institution or Organization Award;
• Youth Community Partnership – Community Group Award;
• Vincent Massey Sustainable Development Committee – Youth Award;
• Granny’s Poultry – Action on Climate Change, Air Quality and Energy Efficiency Award;
• Keystone Agricultural Producers and Delta Waterfowl – Sustainability in Water Stewardship and Natural Area Protection Award;
• Town of Leaf Rapids – Sustainability in Pollution Prevention and Product Stewardship Award;
• Village of Dunnottar – Education for Sustainability Award;
• Scott Nicol – Research and Innovation for Sustainability Award; and
• Winnipeg Humane Society in association with Number TEN Architectural Group – Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability Category
The Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development established the Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards to honour people, projects and ideas that successfully turn the province’s principles and guidelines of sustainable development into concrete and lasting achievements.
Recipients of the 2008 Sustainable Development Scholarships have also been announced.
“We are pleased to support the research and community-driven work of this year’s sustainable development scholarship recipients, Alexis Knispel and Emily Wiebe,” said Struthers. “Their commitment to sustainability through their actions and ideas deserves support and recognition.”
Knispel, a University of Manitoba doctoral student in geography, is examining the impacts of genetically modified crops on the spread of herbicide tolerant traits in escaped canola populations and the impacts on rural livelihoods in Manitoba. Wiebe, an undergraduate student at the Canadian Mennonite University, is actively engaged in local and community development and raising awareness of sustainable living practices.
Submissions for the 2009 Sustainable Development Scholarships are now being accepted. The deadline for submissions is May 1. Application guidelines and forms are available online at gov.mb.ca.
The Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development is an advisory board that provides advice and support to the provincial government about responsible resource management, land use and environment, social and economic development.
