Photo: SIAST

Beneficiary: Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, $2,500 award

Photo: Caroline Simpson

Beneficiary: Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) Environmental Project (Bur Oak), $2,500 award

"You plant the environmental seed in children’s minds and hope that it will grow."

Photo: Ecological Studies Program

Beneficiary: Stave Valley Salmonid Enhancement Society, $2,500 award

'Sometimes you have to create a new frame of reference to tap into a student's potential.'

Photo: Heirloom Seed Sanctuary

Beneficiary: Sisters of Providence — Heirloom Seed Sanctuary and Canadian Organic Growers, $2,500 award

"We have to make peace with nature. What is the alternative?"

Photo: Tree Canada

Beneficiary: Tree Canada and Canadian Urban Forest Network, $2,500 award

'We understood that trees are absolutely the best for carbon sequestration.'

Photo: Ian Fawcett

Beneficiary: The Land Conservancy of British Columbia, $5,000 award

"We established the mandate 'special places
forever for everyone.' "

Beneficiary: Chaire du recherche et d'intervention en Eco-conseil, $2,500 award

"The most important role I can play is to inspire others to take part."