August 4, 2015
Province Highlights Manitobans' Contribution to Community Sustainability
– – –Nominations Open for 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Awards: Minister Nevakshonoff
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Awards, Conservation and Water Stewardship MinisterTom Nevakshonoffannouncedtoday.
“The Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards bring well-deserved recognition to individuals, organizations, communities and businesses that are enhancing sustainability in our province,” Minister Nevakshonoff said. “The awards showcase success stories and, most importantly, inspire Manitobans to take action.”
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.
The minister noted this program complements TomorrowNow – Manitoba’s Green Plan, which emphasizes steps and actions to protect the environment while ensuring a prosperous and environmentally conscious economy.
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, any organization or business operating in Manitoba and initiatives taking place in Manitoba.
The deadline for nominations and applications is noon, Sept. 25. Information about the awards program and how to apply can be found at www.manitoba.ca/conservation/susresmb/mrtsd/mesa/, by calling 204-945-1985, calling (toll-free) 1-800-282-8069, or e-mailing mrtsd@gov.mb.ca.
For information on TomorrowNow, visit www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/tomorrownowgreenplan.
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