Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards

2008 Winners

The Manitoba Round Table of Sustainable Development announced the 2008 winners of the Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards at an awards reception on November 27, 2008 at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel. 

News release – Sustainable Actions Recognized Across the Province

Contributing to a Sustainable and Prosperous Economy and a Green and Healthy Community:

Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability Award
Winnipeg Humane Society in association with Number TEN Architectural Group, Winnipeg

• Winnipeg Humane Society designed and developed new sustainable facilities and a green building.

Individual Award
Amanda Tetrault, Winnipeg

• Amanda is an ambassador for sustainability as a public school teacher who has integrated sustainability into her classroom for 10 years.

Business Award
Enviro Safe Cleaning, Winnipeg

• This worker co-operative uses only environmentally responsible cleaning products and practices.

Institution or Organization Award
Centre for Sustainable Transportation, Winnipeg

• This organization works proactively to achieve sustainable transportation for people and goods in Canada.

Community Group Award
Youth Community Partnership, Gimli

• This organization demonstrates leadership and environmental stewardship through various initiatives such as water conservation and community enhancement.

Youth Award
Vincent Massey Sustainable Development Committee, Winnipeg

• This group developed and fundraised for their Alternative Energy Array project — a small-scale wind turbine, solar cells, green roof and greenhouse.

Action on Climate Change, Air Quality and Energy Efficiency Award
Granny's Poultry, Winnipeg

• Granny’s constructed a new energy efficient hatchery by integrating heat recovery, geothermal and energy management technologies.

Sustainability in Water Stewardship and Natural Area Protection Award
Keystone Agricultural Producers and Delta Waterfowl, Winnipeg

• These organizations are actively involved in the Alternative Land Use Service (ALUS) agricultural conservation project in the RM of Blanshard.

Sustainability in Pollution Prevention and Product Stewardship Award
Town of Leaf Rapids, Leaf Rapids

• The town implemented a by-law banning single-use plastic shopping bags.

Education for Sustainability Award
Village of Dunnottar, Dunnottar

• The village partnered with a University of Manitoba course on water resource management to develop a water conservation education program for the area.

Research and Innovation for Sustainability Award
Scott Nicol, The Pas

• Scott developed a plan for product stewardship of refrigerators and white goods management.

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