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The Conservation Pioneer Award honours individuals who have contributed significantly to the conservation movement in Ontario. These prestigious awards are presented annually to four deserving individuals at the A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium.

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Who is Eligible?

An individual who has made long-term contributions and achievements, through either their work, career or volunteer efforts in the conservation field is eligible.

These contributions can include but are not limited to:

• Conservation legislation/policy development/reform
• Conservation innovation i.e. best management practices in forestry, agriculture, etc.
• Habitat enhancement – restoration/rehabilitation projects
• Conservation research/field work/studies
• Environmental education/communications
• Natural resource management/planning l Advocacy/Leadership
• Community organization

Who Can Nominate an Individual?

Nominations are typically made by organizations and agencies involved in conservation such as Conservation Authorities, non profit organizations, government agencies, and universities.

An organization or agency can make one nomination per year.

How Are the Recipients Chosen?

A committee is appointed each year by the A. D. Latornell Conservation Symposium and typically includes representatives from the organizing committee, the General Manager of Conservation Ontario and the Chair of the Land and Water Centre for Stewardship, University of Guelph.

What do Successful Recipients Receive?

Conservation Pioneer Award recipients are recognized at the Pioneer Luncheon held during the A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium in November of each year.

A gift and/or plaque is presented to each recipient

A plaque with all the recipients' names is displayed at the Centre for Land and Water Stewardship, University of Guelph .

How Many Successful Recipients Have There Been in Total?

Including the 2011 recipients, there has been a total of 70 Conservation Pioneer Award recipients.

Where Should Completed Nominations be Sent?

A.D. Latornell Symposium
c/o Steering Committee
CONSERVATION ONTARIO
Box 11, 120 Bayview Parkway
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4W3
Tel.: 905-895-0716
Fax: 905-895-0751
E-mail: info@conservationontario.ca

Other Facts:

The first awards were presented in 1999.

A full list of recipients can be found on the Symposium's website www.latornell.ca