Our committee is pleased to announce that the 2023 Environmentalists of the Year Awards ceremony will be held on October 27, 2023, at the LR Wilson Hall on the McMaster University campus.
This year, we are introducing three new awards to recognize the contributions of youth and educational entities to the environment.
Nature Post Secondary Youth Leadership Award: Recognizes individuals aged 17-24 who have demonstrated leadership and positive impact in environmental protection at a local or broader scale.
Nature Youth Group of School Public Service Award: Recognizes youth groups or educational entities who have shown distinguished public service in environmental achievement.
Environmental Project Award: Recognizes individuals, groups, or businesses that exhibit leadership and exceptional achievement in planning and implementing a program that protects and regenerates the natural environment.
We have also streamlined the nomination process and have made it easier for people to submit nominations online. Please stay tuned for updates by signing up to our subscription list!
We invite individuals, businesses, organizations, and schools to nominate individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the environment in the City of Hamilton.
Nominations will open on May 16, 2023, and will close on September 16, 2023.
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The Awards program is organized by a volunteer committee, led by Nature at McMaster and chaired by Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Environment Hamilton, Royal Botanical Gardens, Friends of Red Hill Valley, and the Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, with support from the Conserver Society of Hamilton and District, the United Nations Association in Canada-Hamilton Branch, and the Bay Area Restoration Council.
Sponsoring the Hamilton Environmentalists of the Year Awards is an excellent way to show your support for the environment and the people who work tirelessly to protect it. By sponsoring an award, your business or institution can gain visibility in the community while helping to recognize and celebrate the achievements of environmental leaders. Sponsors can choose to support an existing award or create a new award in line with their organization’s values and goals. There are many benefits to sponsoring, including marketing opportunities, networking, and community goodwill. Contact us today at audettev@mcmaster.ca to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can make a difference in your community.
As we approach World Environment Day on June 5, Hamilton’s Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee is pleased to announce this year’s Environmentalist of the Year. Established in 1979, the Environmentalists of the Year Awards program recognizes the dedicated efforts of citizens, businesses and organizations to improve the environment in our community each year. Awards are usually presented at a community dinner during Environment Week in June, however this hasn’t been possible due to
Hamilton’s Environmentalists’ of the Year Award Committee is looking for individuals, groups and businesses who have taken an active role in environmental activity and leadership in Hamilton. The 2019 awards program did not go ahead as a result of the pandemic, and so the organizing committee will be taking nominations for both 2019 and 2020, until March 31, 2021.
Sponsored by the Conserver Society of Hamilton and District, Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Environment Hamilton, Bay
Each year, Hamilton’s Environmentalists’ of the Year Award Committee recognizes the efforts of individuals, groups and businesses who have taken an active role in environmental activity and leadership in the city. Given the most recent suggestions about the duration and disruption associated with the pandemic, the Committee has cancelled the Awards program and recognition dinner for this year. Any nominations received so far will be automatically considered for Awards in next year’s program.
Hamilton’s Environmentalists’ of the Year Award Committee is looking for individuals, groups and businesses who have taken an active role in environmental activity and leadership in Hamilton in 2019 and earlier.
Sponsored by the Conserver Society of Hamilton and District, Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Hamilton Conservation Authority, Bay Area Restoration Council, Environment Hamilton, United Nations Association in Canada -Hamilton Branch, Friends of Red Hill Valley, Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club and Royal Botanical Gardens, the awards
Hamilton’s Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee is pleased to announce this year’s Environmentalists of the Year award recipients. Established in 1979, and now celebrating 40 years of recognizing efforts to protect, improve and steward the environment in our community, these awards celebrate the dedicated efforts of citizens, businesses and organizations who make Hamilton a better place to live. Three categories of awards will be presented at a community dinner on June 12.
Hamilton’s Environmentalists’ of the Year Award Committee is looking for individuals, groups and businesses who have taken an active role in environmental activity and leadership in Hamilton in 2018 and earlier.
Sponsored by the Conserver Society of Hamilton and District, Hamilton Naturalists’ Club, Hamilton Conservation Authority, Bay Area Restoration Council, Environment Hamilton, United Nations Association in Canada -Hamilton Branch, Friends of Red Hill Valley, Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club and Royal Botanical Gardens, the awards
Hamilton’s Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee is pleased to announce this year’s Environmentalists of the Year award recipients. Established in 1979, these awards recognize the dedicated efforts of citizens, businesses and organizations to improve the environment in our community in 2017. Two categories of awards will be presented at a community dinner in June:
The Dr. Victor Cecilioni Award for the Environmentalist of the Year recognizes long-term efforts that create a significant impact in
Hamilton’s Environmentalists of the Year Awards have been held each year since 1979, to honour individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to the protection and/or enhancement of the environment in the City of Hamilton. Past recipients include: Dr. Victor Cecilioni, Dr. Ray Lowes, Gil Simmons, Dr. Jack Vallentyne, Don McLean, Dr. Lynda Lukasik, Ian Reid, Dr. Brian McCarry, Dr. Mark Sproule-Jones and Alison Healing. The 39th Environmentalists of the Year Awards are
Hamilton’s Environmentalists of the Year Awards Committee is pleased to announce this year’s Environmentalists of the Year award recipients. Established in 1979, these awards recognize the dedicated efforts of citizens, businesses and organizations to improve the environment in our community in 2016. Three categories of awards will be presented at a community dinner during Environment Week in June.
The Victor Cecilioni Award for the Environmentalist of the Year recognizes long-term efforts that create a significant