Each year, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority presents Conservation Champion Awards to individuals, community groups, municipalities, businesses, partners and agencies that have made a significant contribution to the health of our watershed.
What makes a Conservation Champion?
A Conservation Champion is a person, group or organization that has been involved in projects and initiatives such as:
- Environmental restoration projects
- Tree planting and forest management
- Environmental publications
- Environmental education
- Donation of conservation land or easement
- Financial contribution towards the purchase of conservation lands or in support of an environmental project
- Implementation of environmental plans or policies
- Advocacy for natural heritage protection
- Promotion sustainable development and/or restoring watershed health
- Advocacy for the NVCA to stakeholders and decision makers
- And other conservation activities
The Awards
Five Conservation Champion Awards are presented annually:
- Conservation Champion, Individual - Individuals who have worked on an environmental improvement project(s) within the NVCA jurisdiction.
- Conservation Champion, Group - Community groups, businesses, partners and agencies who have worked on an environmental improvement project(s) within the NVCA jurisdiction.
- Conservation Champion, Municipal – Municipalities or municipal committees who have worked on an environmental improvement project(s) within the NVCA jurisdiction.
- Young Conservation Champion Award - Individuals 19 years of age or younger who have worked on an environmental improvement project(s) within the NVCA jurisdiction.
- Conservation Partner Award, given to an organization that has had a longstanding relationship with the NVCA, and without whom many of the Authority’s programs and services would simply not be possible.
