Coquitlam has plenty of green leaders and they deserve recognition.
That's why the city is inviting nominations for its 2020 Environmental Achievement Awards to recognize people who work to promote, preserve and enhance Coquitlam's natural environment.
Nominees can be teachers and educators, schools, organizations and service clubs, as well as adults, youth and children. Award categories are:
- Individual (Green Sprout) — ages three to 12 years;
- Individual — ages 13 to 18;
- Individual — 19 and over;
- Teacher or Educator;
- Group — School or Youth Club;
- Group — Organization, Service Club, etc.;
- and Lifetime Achievement — 20 years or more of volunteer experience.
The Green Sprout category is new for this year's edition of the awards as many younger people are getting involved in their neighbourhoods or community, according to a city press release.
Nominations can be made in the areas of:
- environmental conservation/protection;
- environmental education/public awareness;
- sustainable living;
- and habitat enhancement/rehabilitation.
Nominees do not need to be residents of Coquitlam, but their activities or projects should occur in Coquitlam or directly benefit the city.
Nominations are also encouraged for individuals who quietly work behind the scenes, volunteers who have dedicated their expertise and time for 20 or more years, and newcomers or those who only recently completed a project.
Supporting documents, such as photos, newsletter articles, video clips, and letters of support strengthen a nomination and can be emailed to: [email protected] or mailed or dropped off at: Coquitlam City Hall, Reception, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2, Attention: 2020 Environmental Achievement Awards.
Visit www.coquitlam.ca/enviroawards for all details, to complete the online nomination form and to read brief descriptions of some of the previous award winners. Deadline for nominations is May 1.
