MEDIA ADVISORY: ALBERTA EMERALD FOUNDATION TO ANNOUNCE 27th ANNUAL EMERALD AWARDS RECIPIENTS

Albertan EcoHeroes will receive prestigious environmental award.

On June 5 at 4 p.m. at Calgary’s Theatre Junction Grand, hopeful finalists will join the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community for the announcement of the 27th Annual Emerald Awards.

A panel of knowledgeable third-party judges with cross-sectoral experience rose to the challenge of narrowing down the brilliant examples of innovation and environmental achievement nominated this year for the uniquely-Albertan award. A maximum of three nominees in each of the Emerald Award categories have been selected as a finalist. Only one per category will take home the award.

“We are the only Foundation in the country to recognize the important work of environmental leaders across all sectors,” says Andy Etmanski, Chair of the Board, AEF. “By honouring and elevating the ingenuity, dedication and hard work of these individuals and organizations, we inspire others to follow their example, benefiting all Albertans with a healthier and cleaner environment.”

 

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The 27th Annual Emerald Award, designed and created by Edmonton’s OneTwoSix, is made from reclaimed materials.

 

The Emerald Awards recognize and celebrate environmental excellence achieved by individuals, not-for-profit associations, large and small corporations, community groups and governments from across Alberta. Since 1992, the Emerald Awards has recognized over 800 finalists and 300 recipients from over 120 Albertan communities who have demonstrated creative thinking and innovation in environmental management systems, technologies and education programs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 27TH ANNUAL EMERALD AWARDS FINALISTS

All media is invited to attend the 27th Annual Emerald Awards. Members of the Alberta Emerald Foundation will be on location for interviews.

When: June 5, 2018 (Doors at 3:30 p.m., Show at 4:00 p.m. Reception to follow in theatre lobby at 6:30 p.m.)

Where: Theatre Junction Grand – 608 1 Street SW, Calgary AB

For more information or to schedule an interview in advance, please contact:

Gregory Caswell
Communications & Outreach Manager | Alberta Emerald Foundation
gregory@emeraldfoundation.ca | 780.905.0390