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Conservation Awards

Ontario Nature’s annual awards recognize environmental champions.

Common loon © Missy Mandel

About

Community involvement defines Ontario Nature’s character and approach. With our member groups and individual members, Ontario Nature has made a significant impact on conservation issues in communities across Ontario. Together we are building a natural legacy for future generations.

Ontario Nature’s Conservation Awards recognize excellence by honouring individuals, youth, groups, government agencies and corporations for protecting nature in Ontario. 

Monarch butterfly © James Wheeler

Award Winners

Recipients of the Conservation Awards will be honoured at Ontario Nature’s 2026 holiday party, date to be decided. We will also feature the winners in the Spring 2027 issue of our award-winning magazine, ON Nature.

You can read the Conservation Awards Flyer with category descriptions. Awards are given at the discretion of the Awards Committee. Nominees must be living. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility with the awards.

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Contact

The Awards Committee consists of members of the Ontario Nature Board of Directors.

You can read about past award winners.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Martell at lisam@ontarionature.org.

Pinery Provincial Park © Helena Jacoba