The Green Toronto Awards for 2009 have now been awarded, and GreenGTA was there to cover the event and bring you the winners.
The City of Toronto's environmental awards of excellence honour and celebrate the individuals, organizations and companies leading the way to a cleaner, greener and more liveable Toronto.
This year's hosts were Mayor David Miller, Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, and special guest Ed Begley, Jr.
Here is a round-up of everyone who won, and who was an award finalist.
Bob Hunter Environmental Achievement Award
Named in honour of the late Bob Hunter, this award acknowledges the actions of the City's own organizations towards improving environmental quality in the City of Toronto.
Winner: Toronto Food Policy Council
Finalists:
- Toronto Public Health, Community Right to Know
- Toronto Water, Service Programs
Market Transformation Award
he Market Transformation Award recognizes the efforts of a manufacturer, retailer, NGO, marketing company, or an individual promoter or designer to utilize market forces successfully, to promote products, services and choices which lessen the impact on the environment and human health.
Winner: Deborah Doncaster
Finalists:
- Fresh Coffee Network
- F.T. Ross Ltd.
Community Projects Award
The Community Projects Award acknowledges the work of volunteers engaged in community building and conservation.
Winner: Roscoe Handford
Finalists:
- Greenest City
- Not Far from The Tree
Energy Conservation Award
The Energy Conservation Award rewards successful, measurable improvements in operation or production processes that reduce consumption.
Winner: Enbridge Gas Distribution
Finalists:
- SAS Canada
- Steam Whistle Brewing
Green Roof Award
The Green Roof Award recognizes an individual, company or project contributing to a healthy and beautiful city through the environmental, economic and social benefits of green roofs and walls.
Winner: Mahogany Management
Finalists:
- Gardens in the Sky
- Paul Fryer
Youth Award
The Youth Award highlights the efforts of young people (18 years of age and under on December 31, 2008) who show leadership in greening projects.
Winner: Kipling CI EcoTeam
Finalists:
- Ban the Bag Brigade
- Bethune Environmental Action Team (B.E.A.T)
Environmental Awareness Award
The Environmental Awareness Award is for an individual, group or company who has helped people understand the delicate balance of the natural and man-made worlds as they interact in the City of Toronto.
Winner: Green Thumbs Growing Kids
Finalists:
- FutureWatch Education and Development Partners (EDEP)
- The Toronto Wildlife Centre
Green Design Award
The Green Design Award rewards the efforts of a company, project or group working with infrastructure, architecture or industrial design.
Winner: The Now House Project Inc.
Finalists:
- Artscape Wychwood Barns
- Monica E. Kuhn Architect Inc.
Water Efficiency Award
The Water Efficiency Award recognizes efforts to reduce and sustainably manage water use and promote water conservation.
Winner: Campbell Company of Canada
Finalists:
- SMART Watering Systems at Yorkdale Mall
- St. Michael’s Hospital
Leadership Award
The Leadership Award rewards an individual or company's effort that goes above and beyond the norm. The winner will have a track record of excellence in their contribution to the state of the city's environment.
Winner: Enermodal Engineering
Finalists:
- Burkhard Mausberg
- Dr. Ron Dembo
Congratulations to all this years' winners!
Photo by helenmoverland
