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AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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What Are The Awards for Excellence in Environmental Conservation?

Introduced in 1997 to celebrate the 50th Annversary of National Wildlife Week, the Awards for Excellence in Environmental Conservation are presented to an adult individual, to an adult group, and to a youth or youth group under 21 years whose long-term commitments to conservation of the environment have had significant impacts on wildlife in the Region. Each winner is presented with a framed certificate and a chickadee, mounted on driftwood, carved by woodcarver, Rick St. John.

The awards were given at a special ceremony with a well-known guest speaker, reception and silent auction . This ceremony was open to the public.

Unfortunately, The Awards for Excellence will no longer be awarded. Anyone who wishes to nominate an individual or group for an environmental award will be referred to other groups who continue to provide awards.



Past winners are:

Individual Awards:
  • Cliff Bennett (2006) for his sustained commitment to protection of the environment over many decades.
  • David Spence (2005) for his long-standing, dedicated and successful commitment to protecting the environment in the Ottawa area.
  • Elizabeth LeGeyt, the Bird Lady from Manotick, (1998) for her initiatives in providing for and teaching about birds
  • Luba Mycio-Mommers (2004) for her vision and initiative in creating the Habitat 2000 Program, which has encouraged close to half a million students to participate in wildlife conservation and has become the model for other hands-on projects since the 1980's.
  • Erich Haber (2003) for his concern in protecting our floristic biodiversity and tireless conservation efforts concerning endangered plant species.
  • Michèle André-St. Cyr (2002) for her efforts in education about the life and ecology of Eastern Ontario turtles.
  • Albert Dugal (2001) for his enormous diligence in the cause of preserving the Leitrim wetland site.
  • Allen Tweddle (2000) of Cumberland for his sustained efforts in establishing a network of trails and the Friends of Petrie Island.
  • Ann Coffey (1999) for her work with schools in preserving and creating green spaces.
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  • Dwight Delahunt (1997) for his efforts in promoting environmental conservation in schools and initiating the Earth School Awards
Group Awards:
In 1999 a Youth Award was added to recognize young people under the age of 21:
Honourable Mention Awards:
  • Ghislaine Rozon (2006) for working so hard to protect and preserve Larose Forest as a conservation reserve for now and for the future.
  • The Amphibian Conservation Club (2004) whose dynamic efforts to save animals from a pond which was going to be filled in by recruiting over 85 families, the support of the City of Ottawa, and other volunteers.
  • The Environmental Club of St. Michael's School, Fitzroy Harbour (1999);
    The Willow Street Angels (1999);
    Nancy McGruer's Grade 3 Class (1999);
    St. Anthony's School (1999)
Posthumous Awards:
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