Program criteria

To qualify for program recognition, achievements should demonstrate excellence through:

Leadership:

• shows bold initiative
• inspires others
• embodies a conservation ethic
• makes conservation a high priority

Commitment:

• demonstrates an investment of time and resources
• shows perseverance and dedication
• fits within a breadth and range of heritage interests and activities

Creativity:

• finds the best conservation solution using ingenuity, including:
  • innovative approaches
  • vision
  • communications
  • political acuity
  • new technology

Impact:

• makes a difference on the community, region or province
• benefits the broader public good
• has a demonstrated value

Quality of conservation:

• demonstrates a high calibre, standard and value of conservation practice

For more details about the specific requirements for each program, please read the program-specific information. If you have questions, please send us an email.