Every year, Conservation Halton recognizes people and organizations who have made significant contributions to conservation in the Halton watershed. Nominees have included such groups as teacher associations and federations, scout and guide organizations, naturalist clubs, corporations, government agencies and private landowners. There are six categories in the program including citizen, community, education and the Ralph Sherwood Honour Roll. In 2010, the Parks Volunteer category was added. The 2010 Awards Night were held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Conservation Halton's Administrative Office.  Click here for the media release on the 2010 Awards of Excellence. A list of the winners in 2009 and 2008 can be found below.

The recipients names are placed on a plaque, displayed in the lobby of Conservation Halton’s office and individual plaques are also presented.  The awards program was initiated by Conservation Halton more than 20 years ago.

Award Categories

Citizen Award
Presented to a citizen who has made a significant effort to improve the natural environment in the Halton watershed.

Community Award
Presented to a community organization, institution or business that has undertaken a significant conservation action that exemplifies wise conservation.

Education Award
Presented to a person, group or school that has promoted a better understanding and appreciation of conservation.

Parks Volunteer Award (nominated by CH Staff)
Presented to a volunteer who has made a contribution in our parks that helps improve facilities, programs, or services.

Stewardship Award
Presented to a landowner who demonstrates stewardship excellence in protecting the natural environment of their property

Ralph Sherwood Honour Roll Award
Presented to past and current directors of Conservation Halton and its volunteer Foundation for exemplary effort in protecting and enhancing the natural environment

Corporate Award
Presented to a corporation or municipality that demonstrates leadership in protecting and enhancing the natural environment

Helpful Tips for Nominations

• Nominees will be judged on the quality of their achievement in one of the six categories
• Nominations should include sufficient information to give the selection committee a good idea about who the nominee is and the impact of their accomplishment
• Include any additional information you feel will support the nomination - ie. testimonial letters, media stories, etc.

Previous Conservation Awards of Excellence award recipients

Click here to view the 2009 Conservation Awards of Excellence award recipients

Click here to view the 2008 Conservation Awards of Excellence award recipients

Deadline for 2010 Nominations is May 3, 2010