News Release  - September 30, 2004

2004 Fraser Basin Council Sustainability Awards

Just 10 Days Left to Nominate Your Sustainability Champions!

The Fraser Basin Council is seeking nominations for the 2004 Sustainability Awards.
 
Each year, thousands of men, women and young people, working with hundreds of community organizations, businesses, First Nations, youth groups and government agencies dedicate countless hours to help ensure a sustainable future for the Fraser River Basin.
 
The Sustainability Awards honour these sustainability champions and showcase their contributions in five categories:

• Understanding Sustainability
• Strengthening Communities
• Caring for Ecosystems
• Improving Decision-Making
• Overall Sustainability Award (for outstanding achievements by a person or organization in multiple categories.)
  

Since the Awards were launched in 1998, hundreds of organizations, businesses and communities from around BC have been nominated. This year’s winners will be announced at the 2004 Sustainability Awards luncheon that closes the 4th Biennial State of the Fraser Basin Conference (November 26 & 27). The Overall Sustainability Award will be presented by Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo, the former chair of the Fraser Basin Council.
 
Nominate YOUR Fraser River Basin Sustainability Champion Today!

2004 Sustainability Awards nomination information and application form: www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/awards http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/awards 
 
2004 Sustainability Awards Contact:
Laura Brend
Awards Coordinator
Tel: (604) 488-5352
Email:      awards@fraserbasin.bc.ca

HELP US GET THE WORD OUT
Please pass this notice on to your colleagues or others who may be interested in submitting nominations for the Sustainability Awards and/or attending the 2004 State of the Fraser Basin Conference. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the Conference and Awards ceremony.

BACKGROUND

Past Winners – Fraser Basin Sustainability Awards

2002

• Understanding Sustainability: Cooperative Auto Network (CAN)
• Caring for Ecosystems: Chilako Watershed Council
• Strengthening Communities: Lheidli T'enneh Nation, the City of Prince George and the Fraser-Fort George Regional District
• Improving Decision-Making: FORREX – Forest Research Extension Partnership
• Overall Sustainability: Co-Winners: City of Burnaby and City of Quesnel
  

2000

• Understanding Sustainability: Carney's Waste Systems
• Caring for Ecosystems: Fraser Valley Regional Watersheds Coalition
• Strengthening Communities: West Fraser Timber Company
• Improving Decision-Making: Sun Rivers Corporation for Sun Rivers Resort Community
• Overall Sustainability: Salmon River Watershed Roundtable
  

1998

• Understanding Sustainability: Recycling Council of BC
• Caring for Ecosystems: Fraser River Coalition and Dr. Vernon (Bert) Brink
• Strengthening Communities: Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products
• Improving Decision-Making: Alouette River Management Society
• Overall Sustainability: City of Kamloops
  

The Fraser Basin – the area drained by the Fraser River and its many tributaries – is almost as large as California. Stretching 1400 kilometres from the Rockies to Richmond, the Basin covers more than 25% of the province. 80% of BC’s economic activity is generated in the Basin. For two out of every three British Columbians – or 2.7 million people – it’s the place we call home.
 
The Fraser Basin Council is a non-profit society established in 1997 to bring people together to find solutions to long-standing issues and conflicts, and take advantage of opportunities to advance sustainability in the Fraser River Basin. Our vision is for a Fraser Basin where social well-being is supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment.