Past Awards Recipients
EECOM’s Awards of Excellence in Environmental Education and Communication recognize contributions of outstanding individuals and organizations engaged in environmental learning across Canada.
We recognize individuals and organizations that have collectively influenced hundreds of thousands of Canadian citizens and helped implement one of EECOM’s key goals – to advance environmental learning, ensuring Canadians are environmentally literate, engaging in environmental stewardship, and contributing to a healthy and sustainable future.
EECOM welcomes nominees working in a wide range of fields, including those that support Indigenous Peoples, histories, and cultures in their approach to environmental education and communication (e.g., honouring the spirit of learning, a sense of place, relational understanding, reciprocity, collaboration, and language).
2022-2023
Student On Ice Foundation: Outstanding Organization
Serge Larochelle: Outstanding Individual in an Organization
Stephanie Bernard: Outstanding Educator
Erin Pattee: Outstanding Early Childhood Educator
École du Grand-Pavois: Outstanding Kindergarten-Grade 12 School
Zabe Maceachren: Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator
Lakehead University : Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution
Rae Landriau: Outstanding Youth Action (Leader)
2021
Camp Kawartha: Outstanding Organization
Sierra Frank: Outstanding Individual in an Organization
Pamela Miller: Outstanding Educator
Krista Spence: Outstanding Early Childhood Educator
Brooklands School: Outstanding Kindergarten-Grade 12 School
Hilary Inwood: Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator
Michael Long: Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator
Dechinta Centre for Research & Learning : Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution
Audrey Lane Cockett: Outstanding Youth Action (Leader)
Alissa Sallans: Outstanding Youth Action (Leader)
2020
Child and Nature Alliance of Canada: Outstanding Organization
Carole Marcoux: Outstanding Individual in an Organization
Court Rustemeyer: Outstanding Educator
Chloe Dragon Smith: Outstanding Early Childhood Educator
Wendy Lahey: Outstanding Early Childhood Educator
Nuna School: Outstanding Kindergarten-Grade 12 School District
Robert Vanwynsberghe: Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator
Éducation Relative à l’Environnement: Regards - Recherches - Réflexions : Outstanding Post-Secondary Program
Andrea Brazeau: Outstanding Youth Action (Leader)
Ikaarvik: Outstanding Youth Action (Organization)
2019
VETAC, City Council's Advisory Panel on Regreening, City of Greater Sudbury: Outstanding Organization
Jennifer Morin, Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment: Outstanding Individual in an Organization
Remy Rodden: Outstanding Educator
Outdoor School, Saskatoon Public Schools: Outstanding Kindergarten-Grade 12 Class
Marcia McKenzie: Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator
Palash Sanyal: Outstanding Youth Action Leader
2018
Student Action for a Sustainable Future: Outstanding Organization
Duncan Whittick: Outstanding Individual in an Organization
Lisa (Diz) Glithero: Outstanding Educator
Adam Robb: Outstanding Educator
Christina Pickles: Outstanding Early Childhood Educator
Kootenay-Boundary Environmental Education: Outstanding Kindergarten-Grade 12 School District
Mohawk College: Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution
Shailyn Drukis: Outstanding Youth Action
2017
Julie Mathieson: Outstanding Educator
Connel Bradwell: Outstanding Youth Action
Maureen Jack-LaCroix: Outstanding Individual in a Non-profit Organization
The Wetland Centres of Excellence: Outstanding Organization
Rivers Collegiate: Outstanding K-12
Dr. Alan Warner, George Taylor, & Terri Peace: Outstanding Post-Secondary Education
Government of Alberta: Newsmaker of the Year
2016
Haley Marie Todesco: Outstanding Youth Leader
CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Credit Valley Conservation: Outstanding Governmental/Governing Body
Natasha Burgess: Outstanding Teacher
ConocoPhillips Canada: Outstanding Private Company
2015
Learn to Camp, Ontario: Outstanding Governmental Governing Body
Kendra Martin, Little Falls Public School, Ontario: Outstanding Teacher
Monica Nissen, Wildsight: Outstanding Non-Profit Individual
Susan Hemphill, Scout Island Nature Centre: Outstanding Non-Profit Individual
Enviro Western, Western University: Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution, Department, Program or Club
GOT Parks, Canada-wide: Outstanding Youth-led Organization
2014
David Bell: Excellence in International Environmental Education or Communication
Niagra College, Niagra Sustainability Initiative: Outstanding Post-Secondary Individual or Institution
Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Karen McIver: Outstanding Non-Profit Individual
Columbia Basin Trust: Outstanding Governmental Governing Body or Individual
Helen Spencer: Outstanding K-12 Student, Class, Teacher, School, or School District
2012-2013
Les Employées de la Biosphère (The Employees of Biosphere): Outstanding Government Agency
Michael J. Mappin: Outstanding Post-Secondary Individual
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business: Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution
Johanna Gordon-Walker: Outstanding K-12 Teacher
Agrium Incorporated: Outstanding Private Company
Science World (BC): Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN): Outstanding EE Membership Organization
Jean Robitaille: Excellence in International EE and/or Communication
2011
City of Calgary Environmental Education Initiatives: Outstanding Government Agency
Grant Linney: Outstanding K-12 Educator
Colin Harris, Take Me Outside (TMO): Outstanding Non-Profit Individual
Learning for a Sustainable Future: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Canadian Wildlife Federation: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Catherine Dumouchel: Outstanding Contributions to EECOM
2010
Dr. Catherine O'Brien: Outstanding Post-Secondary Individual
Halton's Green Cart School Program: Outstanding Government Agency
Earth Rangers: Outstanding EE Membership Organization
Steve Dunsmuir: Outstanding K-12 Educator
Julie Huntington: Outstanding Non-Profit Individual
Craik Sustainable Living Project: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
2009
Manitoba Hydro: Outstanding Private Company
Patrick Robertson: Outstanding Governmental Individual
AQPÉRE (Robert Litzler): Outstanding Non-Profit
Emile Gautreau: Outstanding Non-Profit Individual
SOEEA: Outstanding EE Membership Organization
Grant Gardner: Outstanding Contribution to EECOM
Belfountain Public School: Outstanding K-12
2008
Dan Murphy: Outstanding K-12 Teacher
Opaskwayak Education Authority – Land Based Program: Outstanding Government Department or Agency
Schools on Board Outreach Program of ArcticNet at the University of Manitoba: Outstanding Post-Secondary Program
Gareth Thomson: Outstanding Non-profit Individual
Gail Moyle: Outstanding Governmental Individual or Agency
Earth Day Canada: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Brenda Penak: Outstanding Contribution to EECOM
J'adopte un cours d'eau: Outstanding Non-Profit Program
2007
Pablo Defossés: Outstanding K-12 Teacher
Ontario EcoSchools: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Cathy Dueck, Supervisor, Ecology Park, Peterborough: Outstanding Non-profit Individual
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: Outstanding K-12 School District
Childrens’ Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs, City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division: Outstanding Government Department or Agency
Dr. Alan Warner: Outstanding Post-Secondary Individual
2006
Myles Radchenko: Outstanding Post-Secondary Individual
Dr. Rick Mrazek, Professor of Education,University of Lethbridge, Alberta: Outstanding Post-Secondary Individual
The Otesha Project: Outstanding NGO Organization
Cathy Holtslander – National Organizer, Beyond Factory Farming Coalition: Outstanding NGO Individual
Engineers without Borders: Excellence in International Environmental Education
Dr. Scott Slocombe, Professor, Department of Geography & Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University: Outstanding Contribution to EECOM
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Stream to Sea – An Ecosystem Approach to Education: Outstanding Government Award
2005
Canada World Youth: International EE Award
Evergreen, Learning Grounds Program: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Bob Bromley, Environmental Consultant: Principal, Whole Arctic Consulting Ecology North: Outstanding Non-Profit Individual
The Strathcona Wilderness Centre: Outstanding Government Agency
Tracy Webb, Horton High School, Wolfville, Nova Scotia: Outstanding K-12 Teacher
Aqsarniit Middle School, Iqaluit, Nunavut: Outstanding School
2004
Anne Camozzi: Contribution to EECOM
M. Jean Dallaire, Collège Saint-Paul de Varennes, Varennes, Québec: Outstanding K-12 Teacher or School
Dr. John Livingston: Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution or Individual
AQPÉRE L'Association québécoise pour la promotion de l'éducation relative à l'environnement: Outstanding Environmental Education Organization
Novex Couriers, Vancouver, BC: Outstanding Private Company
Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn, Co-Editors, Green Teacher Magazine: Outstanding Non-Profit Individuals
Ducks Unlimited Canada: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
Alberta Parks and Protected Areas, for its Kananaskis Country Interpretation Programs – Kananaskis in the Classroom: Outstanding Governmental Agency or Individual
2003
Tim Grant, Green Teacher Magazine: Contribution to EECOM
Rene Scrutton, Springvale Elementary School, Halifax, Nova Scotia: Outstanding K-12 Teacher or School
Dr. Milt McClaren, Professor Emeritus, Simon Fraser University: Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution or Individual
The Global Environmental and Outdoor Education Council (GEOEC) of the Alberta Teacher's Association: Outstanding Environmental Education Organization
Newfoundland Power: Outstanding Private Company
Chris Adam, Earthvalues Institute, Carignon, Québec: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization/Individual
The Halifax Regional Adventure Earth Centre: Outstanding Governmental Agency or Individual
2002
Tantramar Regional High School, Sackville, New Brunswick: Outstanding K-12 Teacher or School
Rosemont College: Outstanding Post-Secondary Institution or Individual
Alcoa Première Fusion, Groupe Nord-Est: Outstanding Private Company
Royal Saskatchewan Museum: Outstanding Governmental Agency or Individual
La Centrale des Syndicats du Québec: Outstanding Non-Profit Organization or Individual