Nomination and Eligibility
Award recipients must be Vernon residents or businesses located or licensed in Vernon. The deadline
for nominations is Friday, April 22, 2012. Click here to fill out a nomination form online. To download a nomination form by clicking here or pick one up
at City Hall, 3400 30 Street. Completed nomination forms can be submitted by email to
sustainability@vernon.ca or dropped off at City Hall. If you do not receive an email confirming that your submission has been received, or if you have any trouble downloading or submitting the form online, please contact sustainability@vernon.ca or call 250-550-3634.
Award Process
The winners are chosen by a selection committee representing economic development, social planning
and environmental awareness. The list of recommended award winners is forwarded by the selection
committee to City Council for review and approval. The awards will be announced by Council in May,
2012.
The Sustainability and Seed Awards will be presented during Environment Week which takes place
during the second week of June. Sustainability Award winners will be presented with a framed
photograph taken by the winner of the 2008 sustainability photo competition and recipients of the
Seed Awards will be presented with a framed certificate of recognition.
Award Categories
The four award categories, listed below, are outlined in detail to follow.
- Building and Development
- Community Sustainability
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- Sustainable Business
- Youth Sustainability Initiatives
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Building and Development
This category highlights developments, building projects or retrofits that contribute to a
neighbourhood’s sustainability, demonstrate innovative and sustainable features and/or incorporate
design that is appropriate for the local climate and ecosystems. Projects may provide a variety of
housing choices and healthy environments for different age groups, incomes and household sizes to
live, work and play. Developments may be of any scale, from residential projects to commercial,
institutional or industrial ventures.
Sustainable Business
This category identifies businesses located or licensed in Vernon whose activities have promoted
sustainability in the workplace or in the community. These businesses demonstrate excellence in
raising awareness about sustainability with staff or clients, contribute to social, economic and
environmental excellence, and/or notably enhance or promote these values throughout Vernon.
Community Sustainability
This category identifies Vernon residents as individuals or non‐profit community groups who have
been actively involved in promoting community sustainability. These outstanding efforts demonstrate
leadership, create opportunities for community members to contribute social, environmental and<
economic excellence, and/or strengthen community sustainability through hands‐on activities.
Youth Initiatives
This category recognizes outstanding youth contributions, either through their own initiatives or
through school or community programs. Results of these initiatives may relate to sustainability in
Vernon through enhanced public awareness, demonstration of leadership, and/or notable
contributions to increased community sustainability.
Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO)
Please note that community groups, residents and businesses contributing to sustainability in areas of
the North Okanagan outside Vernon are eligible for the RDNO Environmental Leadership Awards. Visit
www.rdno.ca/environmental_leadership for more information. Environmental Leadership Award
categories include the following:
Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO)
Please note that community groups, residents and businesses contributing to sustainability in areas of
the North Okanagan outside Vernon are eligible for the RDNO Environmental Leadership Awards. Visit
www.rdno.ca/environmental_leadership for more information. Environmental Leadership Award
categories include the following:
- Community Clean Up
- Invasive Plants Control
- Sustainability
- Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Water Stewardship
Award winners include:
Youth Sustainability Category
These awards recognize the contributions that youth have made, either through their own initiatives or through school programs that have resulted in enhanced public awareness of sustainability or have provided leadership in supporting community sustainability.
2011 Sustainability Award Winner: Vernon Secondary School (VSS)
Water Walk-a-Thon
2010 Sustainability Award Winner: Jade Freeman
2009 Sustainability Award Winner: Junction Youth Centre
2009 Seed Award Winner: "The Ozone" grade 5/6 class at Ellison Elementary School.
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Sustainable Business Category
These awards recognize businesses located in Vernon whose activities have promoted sustainability in the workplace or in the community. Nominated businesses should demonstrate excellence in raising awareness of sustainability issues with staff or clients, reducing the busines's ecological footprint and/or notably enhancing or promoting sustainability throughout Vernon.
2011 Sustainability Award Winner: Briteland Holdings Ltd.
2011 Seed Award Winner: Om Naturale Herbal Care Co.
2010 Seed Award Winner: Quality Greens Farm Market (Vernon)
2009 Sustainability Award Winner: Healthy Spot Pet Nutrition and Supply
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Building and Development Category
These awards highlight exemplary developments, building projects or retrofits that demonstrate innovative sustainable features that may include environmentally sensitive site planning, alternative energy and climate control, water conservation, storm water or wastewater management, conservation of energy, reuse of materials, the protection and enhancement of urban streams or the enhancement of wildlife habitat in the City. Developments may range in scale from large commercial, industrial, institutional or residential projects to individual new or renovated buildings.
2011 Sustainability Award Winner: Pelleboer Construction
2010 Seed Award Winner: Carl St. Jean of Okanagan Sustain Homes
2009 Sustainability Award Winner: Foothills Development Ltd.
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Community Sustainability Category
These awards recognize those remarkable citizens of Vernon who have been actively involved in promoting sustainability and who, through their efforts, have increased public awareness of sustainable choices and options or have notably enhanced community sustainability.
2011 Seed Award Winner: Intergenerational Landed Learning Program
2010 Sustainability Award Winner: Venture Training (Vernon and District Association for Community Living)
2010 Seed Award Winner: Allan Brooke Nature Centre (ABNC)
2009 Sustainability Award Winner: Wendy Aasen
2009 Seed Award Winner: Patrick Allen |
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Sustainability Photo Contest 2009
In conjunction with the Sustainability Awards, a Sustainability Photo Contest was held by the City of Vernon. The winner of the photo contest was awarded with a $500 cheque. The winning photo was framed and presented to the Sustainability Award winners.
Congratulations to Wendy Niemi who took the winning photo, as shown to the left, Owl at O'Keefe Ranch. |
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