Cathy Cox, Sustainable Development Minister, has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Excellence in Sustainability Awards.
“The Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards honour and recognize the individuals, organizations, communities and businesses enhancing sustainability in our province,” said Cox. “These awards inspire Manitobans to take action and bring well-deserved attention to the great work and achievements of those who demonstrate the principles of sustainability.”
The annual sustainability awards program was established in 2008 by the Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development, an advisory board that provides advice and support to the Manitoba government about responsible resource management and land use, as well as environmental, social and economic development.
Any individual, business, organization or community group in Manitoba is eligible to apply or be nominated for one award in the following categories:
- action on climate change, air quality and energy efficiency;
- sustainability in water and natural area stewardship;
- sustainability in pollution prevention and product stewardship;
- education for sustainability;
- innovation and research for sustainability;
- champion for sustainability;
- sustainable community; and
- outstanding achievement in sustainability.
The awards are open to all Manitoba residents, organizations or businesses and initiatives taking place in the province.
The deadline for nominations and applications is noon on Friday, Sept. 23. For more information about the awards program and how to apply, visit the website at manitoba.ca.
