BC leaders in sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use to be honoured June 13
Vancouver, BC, X?m??kw?y??m, s?wx?wú7mesh, and s?lilw?ta? territories, May 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Twenty-one projects leading the way in sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use and real estate are finalists for the 2024 Land Awards.
The Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) will reveal the winners in five project categories, as well as the recipients of the Land Champion and Emerging Leader awards, on June 13 at the 2024 Land Awards Gala in Vancouver.
Established in 2010, the biennial awards program recognizes outstanding projects and leaders that protect the lands and waters we love and create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities.
"We're excited to celebrate remarkable leaders and organizations forging better relationships between lands, waters, and people," said Mark Gifford, CEO of REFBC. "By sharing success stories from across BC, we hope to build bridges and inspire lasting change."
The 2024 Land Awards finalists are listed below, by project category.
Nadleh Whut'en First Nation, Stellat'en First Nation & Society for Ecosystem Restoration in Northern BC Yun Ghunli (Defenders of the Land)
Nature-Based Solutions Foundation IPCA Conservation Financing for Endangered Ecosystems
W?SÁNE? School Board ?E?Á?ES Revitalization Project
Fresh Water
Comox Valley Project Watershed Society Kus-kus-sum: Unpave Paradise
Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society Conservation Through Education
Living Lakes Canada Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework
Nature Trust of BC Enhancing Estuary Resilience: An Innovative Approach to Sustaining Fish and Fish Habitat in a Changing Climate
Watershed Watch Salmon Society Connected Waters: Working Together for a Resilient Floodplain
Built Environment
BC Transit Victoria handyDART Centre
Climate Caucus Managing Natural Assets: Handbook for Local Governments
Kambo Energy Group Empower Me
NUQO Modular & Squamish Nation Es?é?xwi7ch tl'a Sp'á?w'us Place
Pembina Institute, BC Non-Profit Housing Association, City of Vancouver & Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation Reframed Initiative and Lab
Food Sovereignty
Nawalakw Nawalakw Community Farm
Rivershed Society of BC sc?e:?x??y??m/Salmon River ? Foodlands Corridor Restoration Program
Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Society Salish Sea Regenerative Farm
Real Estate
BC Northern Real Estate Board Water and Land Sustainability Issues Webinar Series
Greater Vancouver Realtors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Campaign
Musqueam Indian Band & Musqueam Capital Corporation lel??
Real Estate Institute of BC Advancing Excellence Initiative
Nominations for project awards are judged by committees composed of community leaders and subject-matter experts. To evaluate projects, judges considered innovation, impact, collaboration, and engagement; sustainability, equity, and social justice; Indigenous self-determination and reconciliation; and climate mitigation and adaptation.
The winners of the individual awards are selected by a panel of past chairs of REFBC's Board of Governors. The Land Champion award recognizes a person who has made exemplary and lasting contributions to land use, conservation, freshwater or food systems, community planning, or real estate practices in BC. The Emerging Leader award goes to a person or small group (age 35 or younger) who inspires and empowers others and has demonstrated early successes and the capacity to make wider change.
The 2024 Land Awards Gala will take place at Arras Banquet & Event Space. Featured guests include emcee Angela Sterritt Lu Algaxit Ts'im Xsblist, author of Unbroken; poet 'Cúagilákv Jess Housty, author of Crushed Wild Mint; and artist K.C. Hall.
The Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) is a philanthropic organization working to advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use across BC. We fund projects, connect people, and share knowledge.
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