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RCBC Annual Awards

2010 RCBC Award Nominations

The Recycling Council of BC recognizes the valuable contribution that individuals and organizations have made toward the preservation and protection of British Columbia's environment.

The 2010 RCBC Environmental Awards were presented at the 36th Annual RCBC Zero Waste Conference on May 26, 2010 at the Westin Resort and Spa, Whistler, BC.

Nominations were accepted in the following categories: Individual, Youth, Educator, Private Sector, Public Sector, Non-Profit and Jounalists and Media.

Download the 2010 Award Nomination Form.

2009 Winners

Youth Recognition Award

Bench Elementary School's Make a Difference Club

Non-Profit Recognition Award

Developmental Disabilities Association

Private Sector Recognition Award

Staples Advantage

Public Sector Award

BC Liquor Distribution Board

Educator Recognition Award

Debbie Smilth and Jane Amstutz -- Bench Elementary School

Media and Journalism Recongition Award

Rafe Mair

Personal Recognition Award

Beth Ringdahl -- Red Dot Campaign

Previous Winners

2008 | 2007 | 2006

2008 RCBC Award Winners

Youth Recognition Award

THRIVE Program - Nootka Elementary School

Non-Profit Recognition Award

Free Geek Vancouver

Private Sector Recognition Award

London Drugs

Public Sector Award

The North Shore Recycling Program

Educator Recognition Award

The North Shore Recycling Program

Media and Journalism Recongition Award

Patricia Graham and the Vancouver Sun Editorial Team

Personal Recognition Award

Don Hamilton, Waste Reduction Manager, Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen

2007 RCBC Award Winners

Personal Recognition Award

In recognition of long service in the promotion of waste reduction in the province of British Columbia.
Raymond Gaudart, RDKB

Public Sector Recognition Award

In recognition of outstanding commitment and action towards demonstrating excellence and leadership in environmental stewardship.
City of Chilliwack

Private Sector Recognition Award

In recognition of ongoing commitment to the ideals of responsible environmental stewardship.
Urban Impact Recycling Ltd.

Youth Recognition Award

In recognition of outstanding commitment and action towards promoting environmental sustainability.
Promontory Elementary School, Chilliwack

Educator Recognition Award

In recognition of ongoing efforts to increase environmental awareness and understanding in British Columbia.
Vancouver Community College

Journalism and Media Recognition Award

In recognition of outstanding use of various media in ongoing outreach work to promote environmental stewardship.
Erin McKay, Township of Langley

2006 RCBC Award Winners

Personal Recognition Award

In recognition of long service in the promotion of waste reduction in the province of British Columbia.
Brian D. Grant

Public Sector Recognition Award

In recognition of outstanding commitment and action towards demonstrating excellence and leadership in environmental stewardship.
Town of Ladysmith

Private Sector Recognition Award

In recognition of ongoing commitment to the ideals of responsible environmental stewardship.
Hewlett-Packard (Canada)

Youth Recognition Award

In recognition of outstanding commitment and action towards promoting environmental sustainability.
Monique Smith

Educator Recognition Award

In recognition of ongoing efforts to increase environmental awareness and understanding in British Columbia.
Holly Arntzen

Journalism and Media Recognition Award

In recognition of outstanding use of various media in ongoing outreach work to promote environmental stewardship.
Judy Stevens