. Patrick Ross' Grade 5/6 class at St. Teresa's Consolidated School, for spearheading a project to save electricity, heat, water and paper in the school.

. Dave Biggar, in recognition and in memory of his outstanding contribution to our Island environment. Mr. Biggar, who died earlier this year, was described as the greatest environmental advocate in Prince County over the last two decades.

. Waldron Leard, for sharing his passion and respect for our environment with countless others through his website - Eastern Kings, PEI, Meeting Place.

. Gary Fournier, for his commitment to protecting and enhancing the Winter River watershed through his work with the Winter River Environmental Committee.

. Students and staff of Southern Kings Consolidated School, for their hard work and dedication in the development of the Southern Kings Nature Trail.

Nominations for the Environmental Awards were received from across the province. A selection committee comprised of members of the Minister's Environmental Advisory Council had the difficult task of reviewing the nominations and recommending the recipients. Minister Webster thanked the selection committee and all Islanders who took the time to nominate someone for an award.

Waldron Leard
Mr. Leard is a long-time environmental advocate who has made protecting the environment part of his everyday life. But what really separates him is the work he has done in the development of his website - Eastern Kings, PEI, Meeting Place. Each day, Mr. Leard takes photos of environmental scenes that serve as a daily record of the natural ecology in Eastern Kings. Updated daily, the website includes pages on wildlife, outdoor activities and the land and sea. It is a forum where Mr. Leard spreads positive environmental messages on topics such as recycling, littering, wildlife and environmental stewardship. One example is this message on the front page of the website: "A child once said the Seven Wonders of the World were to see, to touch, to feel, to hear, to taste, to laugh and to love. See the colours, touch only with your eyes, feel the wind, listen to the waves and taste the salt air. Create sunshine with your joy, smiles and laughter. Show your love for earth and fellow man by conserving, preserving and protecting."

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