Each year, the City of Toronto, in partnership with Green Living Enterprises and media and corporate sponsors, recognize individuals, organizations and companies for outstanding environmental leadership.
Award categories open for nomination include:
Community Projects Award
The Community Projects Award recognizes individuals, community groups and organizations for their leadership in a variety of projects that green our city. The projects undertaken by these individuals and groups are often as varied and innovative as the communities themselves.
Examples of projects eligible for this award include community gardens, community clean ups, initiatives which preserve and/or restore local ecosystems and wildlife habitats, and activism to establish and sustain protected areas.
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Green Business Award
The Green Business Award recognizes excellence in green practices, strategies and products of businesses operating in the city of Toronto.
Examples of businesses eligible for this award include those that are taking the lead in improving the environmental sustainability of their products/services, business practices, programs and/or operations.
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Local Food Award
The growth in Toronto’s local food movement is driven by a keen interest in realizing the many social, environmental, health and economic benefits of growing and eating locally grown food.
The Local Food Award recognizes efforts to increase the production of local food, and the food security of individuals, neighbourhoods and communities across Toronto.
Examples of projects eligible for this award include community gardens, local food education and distribution programs, and other initiatives which expand the local food movement in Toronto.
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Leadership Award
Toronto's environmental leaders are a driving force for positive change on the environment. Leading by example, these local visionaries inspire, motivate, and help forge a greener, more sustainable city.
This award rewards an individual, group or organization for environmental leadership that delivers results above and beyond the norm. The winner will have a track record of excellence and results.
(Businesses are encouraged to apply under the Green Business category.)
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Youth Leadership Award
Toronto’s youth are passionately involved in a variety of environmental initiatives within their schools, communities and organizations.
The Youth Leadership Award recognizes the leadership of young people (24 yrs and under on Dec. 31, 2011) in projects which create a cleaner, greener Toronto.
Examples of projects eligible for this award include those which naturalize school grounds, reduce waste, recycle, conserve energy, protect wildlife, fundraise, and educate others.
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Energy Conservation Award
Reducing our energy use and our reliance on fossil fuels is essential to cleaning our air and creating a sustainable future.
The Energy Conservation Award recognizes leadership in energy conservation and efficiency through improved systems, technology and/or business practices, as well as initiatives which expand the use of renewable energy and/or alternate fuels.
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Environmental Awareness Award
The Environmental Awareness Award recognizes the leadership of individuals, teachers, groups and organizations in helping us understand the interconnectedness of the natural and man-made worlds. This understanding helps drive the behaviour changes which lead to a greener, more liveable city.
Examples of projects eligible for this award include classroom education programs; print, film and web-based communications; social marketing initiatives, and environmentally-themed arts and cultural events.
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Green Design Award
Green design results in built environments and products that are aligned with the principles of sustainability. As such, it is key to a sustainable city.
The Green Design award rewards leadership in implemented projects such as sustainable homes, buildings and products. Examples of eligible projects include the creation of a green technology or product, design which has reduced the environmental impact of a building (including residential homes and eco-roofs), and design that has enhanced the well-being of people.
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Water Efficiency Award
Water is a precious resource which we must manage responsibly for the benefit of future generations.
The Water Efficiency Award recognizes leadership in sustainably managing our water resources, reducing water use, and promoting water conservation.
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