December 6, 2018
Province to Shine Spotlight on Manitobans' Contributions to Environmental Sustainability
– – –Nominations Open for 2018 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards: Squires
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today.
“The Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards are an excellent opportunity to recognize individuals, organizations, communities and businesses that are enhancing sustainability in our province,” Squires said. “These awards showcase great success stories and demonstrate that all Manitobans can make a difference.”
This program complements many of the idea set out in the Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan and helps encourage everyone to take steps to protect the environment while ensuring a prosperous and environmentally conscious economy, the minister added.
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 will be presented in spring 2019.
The deadline for nominations and applications is noon, Feb. 1, 2019. Information about the awards program and how to apply can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/sd/susresmb/mrtsd/mesa/index.html or by calling 204-794-2686 in Winnipeg or 1-800-282-8069 (toll-free), or e-mailing MESA@gov.mb.ca.
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