Environment and Conservation
April 9, 2014
 
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Joan Shea, Minister of Environment and Conservation:

Environmental Awards Deadline Approaching

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House that the deadline for nominations for the 2014 Environmental Awards is May 1. This annual awards program is an opportunity to recognize environmental achievements in our province and raise awareness of the individuals, groups and businesses who take action to protect and sustain our environment.

Mr. Speaker, the Department of Environment and Conservation partners annually with the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board and the Newfoundland and Labrador Women’s Institutes to recognize environmental achievement in the following categories: Individual; Community Group or Organization; Youth, Youth Group or School; Municipality or Regional Waste Management Committee; and, Business or Industry Leader.

It is important to recognize our province’s environmental leaders in this manner. Each category winner will receive a $1,000 honorarium from the Multi-Material Stewardship Board and a trophy at be presented during an Environment Week ceremony, which will take place this June.

Mr. Speaker, a healthy and sustainable environment yields healthy people, a stronger economy, more vibrant communities and a legacy for which we can be proud. Our commitment to our ecosystem will ensure we meet the social, physical, cultural and economic needs of present and future generations.

Recognizing these types of achievements continues to raise awareness of the tireless work being done by those dedicated to making a difference and protecting our environment. We all need to take responsibility for the protection of the environment.

Further information about the Environment Awards and the criteria is available on our website. Nomination forms can be accessed easily and printed there directly at www.gov.nl.ca/env.

Thank you.

2014 04 09            2:20 p.m.