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2012 Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Awards Winners – Project Details
Action on Climate Change, Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Assiniboine Credit Union, Winnipeg
This business is taking steps to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions through the individual and
collective efforts of employees. Assiniboine Credit Union is measuring, reporting on and
reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from waste-management practices, energy use and
commuting.
Sustainability in Water and Natural Area Stewardship
East Interlake Conservation District, Gimli
This conservation district is implementing programs to support sustainable land and water
management and improve watershed health through integrated watershed management
planning.
Honourable Mention
Lake Winnipeg Foundation, Winnipeg
This non-governmental organization identifies and supports solutions to restore and protect the
health of Lake Winnipeg and its watershed. The foundation supports scientific research,
increases public awareness and education, encourages stewardship and advocacy, and
fosters collaboration.
Sustainability in Pollution Prevention and Product Stewardship
Green Action Centre, Winnipeg
This non-governmental organization undertakes community-based projects and initiatives
focused on waste reduction, sustainable transportation, energy conservation and greener
living. Green Action Centre delivers composting workshops and courses, classroom
presentations on waste prevention and reduction, the Active and Safe Routes to School
program and the Commuter Challenge.
Honourable Mention
Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg
This arts organization is committed to minimizing waste produced by its office operations and
annual outdoor music festival. The music festival’s waste prevention initiatives include
reusable plate and mug programs, composting and recycling. The backstage, seasonal
kitchen facility was built primarily from reused, recycled and landfill-diverted components.
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Canadian Community Economic Development Network – Manitoba, Winnipeg
This network of community-based organizations engages in public education and outreach on
sustainable communities through its newsletters, public education workshops, learning events
and an annual gathering. The Canadian Community Economic Development Network –
Manitoba incorporates sustainability into its policies and operations through its commitment to
purchasing from local social enterprises and businesses committed to sustainable practices.
Innovation and Research for Sustainability
Dr. Nazim Cicek, Winnipeg
Cicek is a professor in the University of Manitoba’s faculty of engineering where he is engaged
in research on water and nutrient management and biofuel generation.
Champion for Sustainability
Rachel Galindo, Winnipeg
Galindo has been the driving force behind the greening of Polson School, an elementary
school in the River East Transcona School Division. Through her volunteer efforts, she has
raised funds, introduced worm composting, developed garden areas and planted native trees
and plants with student and community involvement.
Sustainable Community
CentureVenture Development Corporation and BIOS Architecture, Winnipeg
CentureVenture Development Corporation and BIOS Architecture renovated and repurposed
the Bell Hotel using green building methods to establish a supportive housing complex which
provides permanent housing and support services for at-risk populations in downtown
Winnipeg.