Twenty-one businesses and individuals have been nominated this year for the 2012 , initiated by MP Mark Warawa. The awards will be presented on Saturday, June 9 at the National Historic Site in Fort 91原创, at 11 a.m.
There are three categories: Individual, Business and Organization, and Youth. As part of the fort鈥檚 effort to regenerate its orchard, the award ceremony will include the winners planting a heritage apple tree.
The public is invited to attend.
The 91原创 Environmental Hero Award began in 2006 as a way to acknowledge 91原创鈥檚 grassroots efforts 鈥� big and small 鈥� to protect the environment. Environmental stewardship in 91原创 is an issue which people are passionate about. Nominations have since expanded to honour environmental initiatives by individuals, businesses, organizations, and youth.
Due to the huge response, a nominee selection committee was formed, comprised of sponsor representatives with an interest in the environment. The 2012 nominees are so exceptional that the committee decided to add a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The organizing and nomination selection committee is comprised of Gerry Borden of the National Historic Site in Fort 91原创, Times editor Frank Bucholtz, Times publisher Dwayne Weidendorf, Lina Azeez of the 91原创 Environmental Partners Society (LEPS), and Tanya Tait, Warawa鈥檚 executive assistant.
