Environment and Conservation
June 8, 2015
Minister Recognizes Newfoundland and Labrador’s Environmental Leaders
Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House today to recognize a number of this province’s environmental leaders.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Awards is an annual celebration of environmental achievements in our province that raises awareness of the individuals, groups and businesses that are taking action to protect and sustain our environment. It is a joint initiative sponsored by the Department of Environment and Conservation, the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board and the Newfoundland and Labrador Women’s Institutes.
Mr. Speaker, I had the pleasure last week of presenting these awards to the following recipients:
- Bethany Downer of St. John’s in the Individual Category;
- Restoration of Labrador Exploration Sites (ROLES) Project of St. John’s in the Community Group or Organization Category;
- Macdonald Drive Junior High in St. John’s in the School Category;
- Brendan Kelly of Paradise in the Youth Category;
- Town of Carmanville Habitat Committee in the Municipality Category;
- Newfoundland Power Inc. in the Business Category; and
- Robert Schmiedendorf of Flatrock for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mr. Speaker, each of the winners received a $1,000 honorarium from the Multi-materials Stewardship Board to go towards furthering their own environmental projects or to donate to an environmental cause of their choice.
These individuals, groups and businesses are truly environmental ambassadors for our province. They have demonstrated tremendous ingenuity and determination, along with an impressive passion for our environment. It is important to recognize their great accomplishments and encourage others to follow their example.
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. We will continue to raise awareness about sustaining our province for generations to come not only during Environment Week, but every week of the year.
Thank you.
2015 06 08 1:55 p.m.