Deadline: 30 April 2019
The Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC) has announced a call for nominations for the annual Environmental Community’s Organizer (ECO-Award) to honour an individual, team, or organization which has positively contributed to the field of environmental studies in Canada through community-building, research, knowledge-to-action, or innovations in practice or approaches.
Selection of the award will be made by ESAC’s Awards Committee. Winners will be notified by the end of May and officially announced and honoured at ESAC’s annual conference at the University of British Columbia.That conference forms part of the 2019 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Selection Criteria
The ECO-Award selection committee will evaluate nominees based on the following general criteria, The nominee:
- works within the field of environmental studies in Canada;
- contributes to community-building within the field of environmental studies through the creation of partnerships, networks,relationships and projects;
- demonstrates collaborative and reciprocal relationships and partnerships to address issues of importance to the field of environmental studies;
- increases environmental awareness through knowledge-sharing and outreach activities;
- encourages environmental action and empowers and supports others to become involved in activities related to the field of environmental studies; and
- promotes the mobilization of knowledge and research to action and practice.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominations for or applications from individuals, groups, or organizations who work in interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral teams to advance the field of environmental studies through the development, enhancement, or expansion of innovative collaborations and networks are particularly encouraged.
How to Apply
Please complete and submit online nomination form via given website.
Eligible Country: Canada
For more information, please visit https://esac.ca/2018/12/call-nominations-2019-eco-award/