Sustainable Project of the Year

Award Criteria

The Sustainable Project of the Year Award was created to recognize organizations that develop and implement sustainability projects that go above and beyond while inspiring others to take action. This award was established in 2020 by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and is bestowed upon a committed Biosphere company in the Thompson Okanagan region. We honour sustainability projects that demonstrate responsibility and excellence in one or more of the following areas:

• Environment and Climate Change

  • Emissions control of polluting substances; 

  • Water use and wastewater sanitation;

  • Production and use of clean, affordable and non-polluting energies; 

  • Responsible production and consumption;

  • Plastic and waste management; 

• Society and Culture

  • Health and well-being

  • Quality of education

  • Gender education 

  • Sustainable cities and communities 

• Governance and Economy

  • Transparency in business management

  • Generating employment opportunities

  • Promote decent work and economic growth 

  • Supporting local

  • Encouraging innovation and infrastructure development 

  • Promoting social welfare inside and outside the company 

  • Accessibility 

Eligibility 

The winning project must have taken place between January 1 and December 31, 2022. The project could be a new, ongoing or recurring project, and ideally, can be replicated and scaled up to other businesses to achieve a larger impact.

This award is open to Biosphere Committed Companies only.
Nominees can be repeat applicants but not the same project from previous years.

Award Schedule

• Nominations may be submitted at any time throughout the year. In order to be eligible for the current calendar year, submissions must be received by December 1st. Any submissions received after December 1 shall be placed under consideration for the following year's awards.

• Award Submissions review: December 1st - December 15th 

• Shortlisting and Final Selection - December 15th- 30th

• Award Winners Announced: Following January 

Entry Process

• 2020: The winner was selected by Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association staff that work with Biosphere Commitment Program participants across the region. 

• 2021 onward: Nomination process (including self-nominations) 

• There is no entry fee for this award.