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BoFEP Environmental Stewardship Award
BAY OF FUNDY ECOSYSTEM PARTNERSHIP
"Environmental Stewardship Award"
The Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership (BoFEP) has
created an award to recognize the significant efforts of individual
citizens toward the environmental stewardship of the Bay of Fundy. The
first of these awards was presented
in 2004 at the 6th Bay of Fundy
Workshop held at the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre, Cornwallis Park,
Nova Scotia.
You are invited to submit nominations for this Award
Nominators should complete the
nomination form and submit it in confidence
by July 31 of the year
in which a BoFEP Bay of Fundy Science Workshop is being held, to:
BoFEP Award Nominating Committee
BoFEP Secretariat
c/o Acadia Centre for Estuarine Research
23 Westwood Avenue, P.O. Box 115
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6
Qualifications for the Award
This award will be presented to an individual who has
"contributed significantly to the environmental health/sustainability of
the Bay of Fundy" — preferably someone best described as an "unsung
hero", who has not been in the limelight but has laboured behind the
scenes in advancing the Mission and promoting the Principles
of BoFEP listed below. The requirements are broad and flexible, but will
specifically consider the qualities of dedication and achievement No one
will be excluded because of their circumstances, job, position, location
or other factor.
BoFEP's Mission
Promoting the ecological integrity, vitality, biodiversity and
productivity of the Bay of Fundy ecosystem, in support of the
social well-being and economic sustainability of its coastal
communities.
Facilitating and enhancing communication and co-operation
among all citizens interested in understanding, sustainably using and
conserving the resources, habitats and ecological processes of the
Bay of Fundy.
BoFEP's Principles:
Conservation, protection and management of the Bay of
Fundy’s living resources and their habitats should be ecosystem-based
and reflect an holistic understanding of ecosystem structure, processes
and interactions.
Resource development and other coastal zone activities should be
based on ecologically sound integrated coastal planning and management.
Coastal planning and management should be transparent and open to
participation by resource users, coastal communities, industries,
scientists, governments, managers and all other individuals and groups
with interests in the Bay of Fundy ecosystem.
Effective communication and active co-operation among all citizens
with an interest in the Bay of Fundy, and linkages with groups and
programs that share similar objectives are vital to this enterprise.
Terms of
Reference for the BoFEP Environmental Stewardship Award
Background:
During the first half dozen years of its existence, BoFEP established
itself as a credible and consistent promoter of good environmental
stewardship relative to the Bay of Fundy through its commitment to science
and community sustainability. At its Steering Committee meetings of
January 30, 2004, it approved the creation of an "Environmental
Stewardship Award", and these Terms of Reference on April 15, 2004.
Objective:
This award will be presented to an individual that has "contributed
significantly to the environmental health/sustainability of the Bay of
Fundy", preferably one who might be described as an "unsung hero", who has
not been in the limelight as a prominent player, but has worked hard
behind the scenes toward the Mission and within the Principles of BoFEP.
The requirements should be both broad and flexible, but specifically
consider the qualities of dedication and achievement. It should not
exclude anyone because of their current circumstances, job, position,
location or any other factor.
Nominating Committee:
A three-member Nominating Committee will be appointed by the BoFEP
Steering Committee at least three months prior to each Workshop to conduct
the selection process. The Chair of BoFEP will also be an ex officio,
non-voting member of the Nominating Committee. Nominations will then be
requested from all members of BoFEP, although nominees need not be BoFEP
members. They are to be submitted to the committee through the BoFEP
Secretariat over a two-month timeframe leading up to a Workshop, with a
deadline no later than one month prior to the workshop date. Each
nomination must include a supporting statement outlining the candidate’s
qualifications for the award. The Nominating Committee will then evaluate
the submissions and select a winner, and inform the Chair of the outcome.
The name of the winner will be held in confidence by the Chair, Nominating
Committee (and Secretariat) until the presentation ceremony, unless the
Chair decides for cause to do otherwise.
Presentation:
The Chair of BoFEP will present the award approximately every second
year in conjunction with each BoFEP Workshop. It is intended that the
presentation be a notable and publicized event, and associated with a
social function rather than the formal workshop ceremonies. If required,
reasonable travel expenses of the winning candidate to attend this
ceremony will by covered by BoFEP.
Format:
The award will consist of a framed, matted document with the BoFEP
logo, noting the winners name, the date, purpose of the award and a
synopsis of his/her qualifications that supported their selection by the
Nominating Committee. This award may be accompanied by some other suitable
gift.
Recipient of
2004 BoFEP
Environmental Stewardship Award
Patricia Rae Hinch
Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour
This
award recognizes an individual who has "contributed significantly to the
environmental health and sustainability of the
Bay of Fundy", preferably someone best described as an "unsung hero", who
has worked hard behind the scenes, out of the
limelight, in advancing the mission and within the principles of BoFEP.
Pat Hinch was recognized for her steadfast vision, energy and dedication
toward a healthy Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine
during recent times when provincial coastal policies and
commitments have been in a period of uncertainty and change. She
exemplifies an individual who cares about our
coasts, coastal communities and marine resources, and one who translates
such concern into action, making significant
contributions to sustainability of the ecosystem. BoFEP was
proud to honour Pat with its first Environmental Stewardship Award
as a fitting tribute to her achievements over
many years on behalf of the Bay of Fundy.
Recipient of
2004 BoFEP Special Recognition
Award
Graham Daborn
Acadia Centre for Estuarine Research, Acadia University

This award recognizes Graham's long-standing leadership
of the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership, both as a founding member and
its first Chair, a position he has served in with distinction,
dedication and ability during the first years of BoFEP's existence.
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BoFEP
Student Presentation Awards
BoFEP encourages and recognizes exceptional
achievements by University students in research pertaining to the Bay of
Fundy by awarding prizes for the best student papers and posters presented
at its Bay of Fundy Science Workshops. First and second place awards are
presented in each category. Panels of judges carefully review all eligible
oral paper presentations and poster displays before rendering their
decisions. The prizes consist of a modest cash award, a suitable book, a
certificate and a letter of commendation for the students portfolio.
Recipients of
2004 Student Presentation
Awards
First Place
Student Paper
Ashley Sprague
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
"F actors Affecting Movement of Semipalmated Sandpipers ( Calidris
pusilla)
Migrating Through the Upper Bay of Fundy"
First Place Student Poster
Vanessa Paesani
Mount Allison University, Sackville,
NB
"Intraspecific Genetic Variation in the Centric Diatom
Thalassiosira nordenskioeldii Cleve"
Second Place
Student Paper
Sam Ng' gang' a
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
"The Proposed Musquash MPA:
A Case Study on Boundary Delimitation Concepts"
Second Place
Student Poster
Nancy Chiasson
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS
"Controls on the Distribution of Vegetation Characteristics
in a Tidally Restricted Macrotidal Salt Marsh"
Recipients of
2006 Student Presentation
awards
First Place
Student Paper
Alexander Bond
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
"Patterns of Mercury Burden in the Seabirds of Machias Seal
Island, New Brunswick"
First Place Student Poster
Korreen Millard
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
"High-resolution LIDAR
elevation data of inter-tidal areas:
A potential tool for examining salt marsh vegetation communities"
Second Place
Student Paper
David Drolet
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
"Effect of density of the
gastropod Ilyanassa obsoleta
on distribution
and movement of the amphipod
Corophium volutator."
Second Place
Student Poster
Shannon O'Connor
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS
"The Atlantic Coastal Zone: all
the little fishes"
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GOMCME Recognition Awards
The Gulf of Maine
Visionary Awards
Visionary Awards are presented to individuals or organizations within each
of the five
jurisdictions bordering the Gulf of Maine - Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Two award
recipients are selected from each jurisdiction.
"Visionaries" are recognized for innovation, creativity, and commitment to
environmental protection in the Gulf of Maine or
the Gulf of Maine watershed. Businesses, NGOs, and
individuals are eligible for nomination.
Activities nominated may be of a scientific, educational, conservationist,
or policy nature. The activity might be a public
awareness effort, a specific grassroots action, a manufacturing change
that benefits the marine environment, or simply a change in
business practices to address environmental
concerns.The Longard
Volunteer Award
The Longard Volunteer Award is made in memory of Art Longard, a long-time
employee of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the
Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries who committed
countless volunteer hours to the conservation of marine life in the
Gulf of Maine. Art was one of seven people who
conceived of and ardently supported the international Gulf of Maine
program, and the Council is proud of his
accomplishments. The Longard Volunteer Award is
presented to an individual in recognition of volunteer efforts
toward environmental protection and sustainability of natural
resources within the marine, near shore, or
watershed environment of the Gulf of Maine.
Nominees for this award must be involved in volunteer community-based or
cross-jurisdictional initiatives, which may
include:
i
stewardship/research programs
designed to rehabilitate, enhance, or
preserve the
environmental quality of the Gulf;
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educational programs to improve
public understanding and appreciation of the historic,
cultural, biological, and economic value of the Gulf ecosystem,
or to exchange information on specific Gulf
issues;
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volunteer monitoring programs
designed to collect, synthesize and deliver scientifically
credible information to decision makers and managers of
environmental protection and restoration
programs throughout the Gulf;
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scientific research programs to
investigate issues of concern within the Gulf.
Deadline for 2006 GOMCME Awards:
December 4, 2006
Nomination forms and
additional information [PDF format]
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NS Department
of Environment and Labour Bay of Fundy
Awards
These
awards were initially introduced by NSDEL in 1998 to show its
support for public involvement in environmental
management, stewardship, and education initiatives. They recognize
outstanding contributions made by the public and private sector
for:
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environmental stewardship,
conservation, development and support of environmental
management programs;
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promotion of public awareness of
the Bay of Fundy ecosystem; and
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dedicated service to the Gulf of
Maine Council program.
The
Business Partnership Award
The Business Partnership Award recognizes a
contribution made under partnership to address
issues related to environmental stewardship and sustainable management of
Nova Scotia's Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy
environment. Nominees for this award may as a participant or leader be
involved in a collaborative program involving community
organizations, government or the private sector,
to address issues of responsible and sustainable use of the natural
environment of the Bay of Fundy.
Environmental Awareness Award
The Environmental Awareness
Award recognizes dedicated effort to
increase public knowledge and understanding of
environmental issues concerning the Gulf of Maine/Bay of
Fundy ecosystem. Activities nominated for this award may be a
public awareness initiative, of a scientific,
educational, or policy nature, that benefits the marine/watershed
environment or results in a positive change in
practice/behaviors to address an environmental concern.
Deadline for 2006 NSDEL Awards:
December 4, 2006
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