Gala Celebration of Environmental Excellence
Invitation to Nominate Enviro-Heroes
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The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) invites you to nominate Enviro-Heroes! to be honoured at our Gala Celebration of Environmental Excellence on the evening of Friday, May 22, 2009 at the Minden Hills Community Centre.
An Enviro-Hero! has made a major contribution to the protection and sustainability of our natural resources and environment through education, stewardship, healthy living, “green” business or the arts in Haliburton County. An Enviro-Hero! may be an individual, landowner, business, or organization. A distinguished panel will select the winners in each of six categories. The winners will receive an award specially designed by renowned artist, Mary Anne Barkhouse, a past member of HHLT’s Board of Directors.
Enviro-Hero Awards will be made in the following categories:
- Health - a person or organization whose environmental activities promote, exemplify or result in healthy lifestyles.
- Stewardship - a person, landowner or organization that has provided leadership in conserving and protecting our water, forests, flora, fauna or mineral resources.
- Education - a person or organization that has effectively organized and delivered environmental education opportunities for children, youth, or adults.
- Business - a business or non-profit organization that has excelled in developing “green” business practices and/or providing “green” products/services that protect the environment.
- The Arts - an artist who has produced a body of work that celebrates our natural environment.
- Youth – a student up to 18 years of age who has demonstrated a commitment to the protection and sustainability of our natural resources and environment through education, stewardship, healthy living, or the arts.
A Nomination Form is attached and must be submitted by April 10, 2009 to:
Barrie Martin, Director
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
1344 Barry Line
R.R. #1, Haliburton, ON
K0M 1S0
Download the 2009 Nomination Form (PDF 32.8Kb)
Last Updated: May 23 2009 2:39:42 am.
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