Nature Nanaimo Award
Mission Statement of Nature Nanaimo
Our Mission is to foster an interest, appreciation, and enjoyment of nature and promote the
conservations of healthy natural ecosystems in the Nanaimo Region.
Description:
The award was created to recognize and encourage students whose interests and activities are
aligned to the mission of Nature Nanaimo. The recipient of a single award of $500 and a
complimentary one year’s membership will be announced at a Nature Nanaimo Meeting. The
winner of the award will either have already demonstrated initiative, or is planning a future
project, that is consistent with the mission of Nature Nanaimo.
Who can apply?
The award is given to students in good standing who are currently enrolled in grade 11 or 12.
Students may attend public or private schools or be home-schooled. An applicant must reside
within the greater geographic area of Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Gabriola Island, Cedar, Protection
Island, and Lantzville. International students, including those on study permits or visas, are not
eligible to apply.
Criteria
Applicants may be an individual student or the leader of a group of students.
Grant Guidelines
Award winners can use the funds as they wish. A budget or accounting may be submitted with
the application but is not required.
Activities Nature Nanaimo will recognize include:
The following list provides examples but does not intend to limit the range of possible activities
eligible:
demonstrated environmental stewardship
fine arts (painting, sculpture, music, poetry, performing arts, photography)
journalism
cultural and historical memory
public education or awareness
natural history
volunteer hours
Activities that Nature Nanaimo will not consider:
Partisan political activities.
How do I apply?
Please complete the on-line application form by clicking here.