Mortimer Capriles (left) receives 26th Annual Emerald in the Large Business category for Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s Sustainability Program. David Dodge (right) from Emerald Award-winning Green Energy Futures, presents the Emerald.
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – For more than a quarter-century, the Emerald Awards have recognized and celebrated the outstanding environmental achievements of large and small businesses, individuals, not-for-profit organizations, community groups, youth, and governments in our province.
Since 1992, the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF) has showcased over 300 recipients and 800 finalists through the Emeralds. This year, it could be you!
“We are the only awards program in Canada that recognizes and celebrates environmental excellence across all sectors in our province,” says Carmen Boyko, Executive Director, AEF. “Over the history of our Foundation, we have witnessed outstanding achievements by everyday Albertans that we can all be very proud of. By showcasing the hard work, innovation, and creativity of Alberta’s EcoHeroes, we hope to inspire others to make positive changes to their personal sustainability practices.”
The AEF is currently receiving nominations for the 27th Annual Emerald Awards in the following categories:
Large Business (>100 employees) | Small Business (<100 employees) | Education: School or Classroom | Education: Post-Secondary | Public Education & Outreach | Community Group or Not-For-Profit: Grassroots (Annual Budget <$750K) | Community Group or Not-For-Profit: Large Organization (Annual Budget >$750K) | Government Institution | Youth | Individual | Shared Footprints (Integrated Land Management) | Emerald Challenge: Innovation
Nominations will be open until February 9, 2018. The AEF then entrusts a panel of knowledgeable judges with cross-sectoral experience to select its finalists and recipients in each category. The 27th Annual Emerald Awards will be presented on June 5, 2018 in Calgary, coinciding with Canadian Environment Week. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and donors, participation in the Emerald Awards program is free of charge.
In addition to the Emerald Awards, the AEF (a not-for-profit charity) works year-round to inspire and showcase environmental excellence in Alberta. Their programs also include the Emerald Speakers Series, Youth Environmental Engagement Grants, Emerald Day, and the Sharing Stories media strategy.
Submit your nomination for the 27th Annual Emerald Awards now emeraldfoundation.ca.
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For more information, or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Gregory Caswell
Communications & Outreach Manager | Alberta Emerald Foundation
gregory@emeraldfoundation.ca