Minister of Environment and Energy Jamie Ballem is encouraging Islanders to show their appreciation to the many people who work to protect and enhance the Prince Edward Island environment.
Minister Ballem has called for nominations for the 2004 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards to be presented during Environment Week in June.
“Whether it is through individual efforts, working with community groups, or adopting environmentally-friendly business practices, Islanders take action every day to protect and enhance our environment,” said Minister Ballem. “The Environmental Awards provide an opportunity to recognize the contributions of these individuals and encourage others to follow their example.”
Environmental Awards are presented in five categories: Individual Citizen recognizes exemplary efforts by Island citizens to protect, preserve or enhance the environment; Business or Government Agency recognizes organizations that provide services, products or labour that have low environmental impact and act as a model for sustainable economic activity; Citizen Group or Organization recognizes grassroots groups that make a special commitment to PEI’s environment; Education recognizes outstanding environmental efforts by groups or individuals in the areas of academia or public education; and, Youth recognizes individuals under the age of 25 who have made an outstanding contribution to a healthy environment.
Last year’s recipients, in the five categories respectively, were Everett and Betty Howatt; Agri-Conservation Clubs East and West; Morell River Management Co-op; Dr. Ian MacQuarrie; and Sarah Field.
The 2004 Prince Edward Island Environmental Awards will be presented during Environment Week in June. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2004. Nominations will be assessed by a selection committee comprised of members of the Minister’s Environmental Advisory Council.
Nomination forms are available at Access PEI centres, online at www.gov.pe.ca/go/award, or by calling the Department of Environment and Energy at (902) 368-5000.