the Awards

Earth Day Canada recognizes the importance of personal environmental achievement. As part of the Earth Day Canada Gala, the Outstanding Commitment to the Environment and Hometown Heroes Awards will be presented. These awards recognize the important work taking place in Canada in support of a healthier environment.

Bruce Cockburn

Earth Day Canada is pleased to honour Bruce Cockburn with this year’s Outstanding Commitment to the Environment Award. For three decades, Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn has been an outspoken voice on issues relating to the environment. He has performed benefit concerts in support of the Haida Nation ... read more ››

The Hometown Heroes Award

(T to B) 2008 Hometown Hero Award winner, David Donnelly and finalists Tracey Saxby and Michel Desjardins

Winners of the 2010 Hometown Heroes Awards will be announced at the EDC Gala on June 9th.

For more information, or to nominate yourself, an individual or group from your community, please visit earthday.ca/
hometown. The deadline for applications is Earth Day, April 22, 2010.