Do you know someone who has contributed to environmental improvements in the past year? If so, The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) wants to hear from you! ERCA is calling for nominations for its 2010 Conservation Awards. These awards honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding contributions towards improving our natural environment, and ultimately the health and quality of life in the Essex Region.
There is a critical need for local environmental protection and restoration. While the United Nations has indicated that at a minimum, at least 12% of any region must consist of natural areas, in the Essex Region, merely 7.5% of our local landscape remains in its natural state. It is extremely important to recognize and thank all those who make a tangible contribution toward achieving this goal. The annual Awards will be presented to individuals and organizations in three categories:
The Education Award for excellence in conservation education programs or projects in schools, organizations, companies, youth groups, etc.
The Volunteer Award for outstanding effort in volunteering time and services for conservation programs and projects;
The Environmental Achievement Award for programs or projects undertook which have enhanced the region’s environment. In addition to individuals and organizations, municipalities can also be nominated for environmental achievements.
A new category has been added this year to recognize young leaders of conservation, with the Youth Award.
The Youth Award recognizes a youth leader who has undertaken habitat or conservation projects or activities and is a student in the elementary or secondary schools of our region.
To submit a nomination, simply write a one page summary of the individual or organizational accomplishments that merit the receipt of the award, or contact ERCA to receive a nomination form. Please be sure to include the category, name, address and phone number of the nominee, in addition to your own name, address and telephone number. Nominations close on Friday, December 10, 2010. The awards, presented since 1992, will be presented at ERCA’s Annual General Meeting on January 20, 2011.
For more information on any of these awards, please contact Susanne Tomkins at 519-776-5209 ext. 366. Nominations can be faxed to 519 776 8688, or e-mailed to stomkins@erca.org.
Nominations can also be submitted online or download a nomination form from erca.org on the About ERCA page and click on ‘Conservation Awards’.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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