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Conservation Awards

Ontario Nature’s annual awards recognize environmental heroes.

Fragrant white waterlily © Noah Cole

About

Community involvement defines Ontario Nature’s character and approach. Along with our member groups and individual members, Ontario Nature is a force for conservation across the province. Together, we are building a natural legacy for future generations.

Ontario Nature’s Conservation Awards recognize excellence by honouring the work of individuals, groups, government agencies and corporations to protect nature in Ontario.

Monarch butterfly © James Wheeler

Award Winners

Recipients of the Conservation Awards will be honoured at Ontario Nature’s 2025 holiday party, date to be decided. We will also feature the winners in the Spring 2026 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.

Eastern musk turtle © Scott Gillingwater

Contact

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

Common loons © Mark Peck