Environmental Awareness
This week in our Conservation Matters: Award-Winning Work in the Credit River Watershed series, we’re highlighting our Environmental Awareness and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award winners. Our first award category, Environmental Awareness, is issued to those who connect communities with nature through education and outreach to promote environmental awareness, appreciation and action.
If you know someone doing amazing things for the environment, be sure to nominate them for this year’s Conservation Awards program. Nominations are now open!
Congratulations to Gary Hall
Gary has devoted his time to lead hikes with the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club since 1995, where he imparts his knowledge of nature, and educates participants on protecting and sustaining green space and the value of biodiversity.
Congratulations to Irene Mota
Irene has worked with CVC and The Riverwood Conservancy on various programs. Since 2014, she has coordinated new and innovative programs in her role as Student Success Coordinator with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to engage and educate students about environmental issues.
Congratulations to Prabhjot Kainth
Prabhjot raises awareness about environmental issues and promotes sustainability practices and responsibilities within the local South Asian community. She also educates seniors about Canadian wildlife and ecosystems and organized cleanup events.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Prabhjot also received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award which recognizes and celebrates leadership that engages and supports people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Her ability to communicate with different demographics sets her apart and shows her dedication to ensure people in the community are well-informed about the environment.
Each recipient is a leading example of how individuals can inspire others to take action and support long-term behavioural changes throughout our diverse watershed communities.
Stay tuned for next week when we highlight our Outstanding Volunteer award winners. To learn more about our Conservation Awards program or to nominate someone for this year’s awards, visit cvc.ca/ConservationAwards.