Record 41 initiatives recognized May 15
RCE Saskatchewan held its 16th Annual awards event on May 15, 2024, in Yorkton, hosted by the Yorkton Brick Mill Society. A record 41 awards were presented in person by His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.
Check out the recorded livestream and CTV News Story. See full recipient lists below.
RCE Saskatchewan 2024 Award Recipients
Lyle Benko Future Generations Award (Excellence in K-12 Education for Sustainable Development)
Canora Composite School
Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development in the Community Award
Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES)
Dr. Garth Pickard Award for Post-Secondary Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development
Brooke Klassen, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
Projects by Municipal, Cultural, Faith, Non-profit, and Community-based Organizations
Yellowhead Nature Society Road Allowance Project
Yellowhead Nature Society
St Mary’s Anglican Church Community Kitchen
Outdoor Learning Educator’s Circuit
SaskOutdoors
The Wandering Market
Nadine Lee
Advancing Women in Conservation Summit
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Grasslands History
Woodland Art Adventures
Enhancing Park Trail Management
Saskatchewan Parks
Soaring Prairies
Jana Sasakamoose
Yorkton Community Fridge
Yorkton Community Fridge
Duncairn Reservoir Migratory Bird Sanctuary Stakeholders
Duncairn Reservoir Migratory Bird Sanctuary Stakeholders Group
Water Sustainability Letter Campaign
Saskatchewan Alliance of Water Sustainability
Pond Dipping Program
Saskatoon Zoo Society
Advancing agricultural systems
SaskSoil
SCIC Reading Circle for Saskatchewan Educators
The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation
Biobed Demonstration Project at ECRF/Suncrest Research Farm
Suncrest College
Skills for Success: Sustainable Construction
Suncrest College
Primary and Secondary School Initiatives
St. Pius X Wellness Days
Ecole St. Pius X School
Post-Secondary Initiatives and Course-based Projects by Post-Secondary Students
Carbon Capture Wastewater Treatment and Reuse,
University of Regina
Source Nutrients Management for Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation,
University of Regina
Alternative to Septic/Holding Systems for Ochapowace Nation
University of Regina
Okanese Water Treatment Alternatives and Facility Upgrades
University of Regina
Environmental Sustainability of Canadian Agri-food Systems
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina
Sustainability and Resilience of Canadian Waste Management Sectors
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regin
Satellite-based Construction Waste Quantification
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina
The Role of BIM Technologies in Sustainable Construction and Demolition Waste Management
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina
E-waste Collection and Stewardship Programs in Canada
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina
Mechanical Properties of Recycled PET Concrete Mix
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Recycled Styrofoam(EPS) as Hybrid Insulating Wall Panel
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Student Sustainability Innovation Competition VIDEO
Office of Applied Research and Innovation, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
University of Regina Sustainability Website
University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan Community Engaged Learning Projects
University of Saskatchewan
Enhancing Healthcare Access in Saskatchewan: GIS Solutions
Vigitha Radhakrishnan
SustainaCuisina – Composting at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sustainability Led Integrated Centres of Excellence)
“Paws in the Park” by Allie Combden
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Youth Action for UN Climate Conference (COP28)
Anna Gabriela Beltran Camacho, University of Regina
Thank you to our 2024 Awards Program Sponsors!
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About our 2024 Host Organization
At 125 years old, Yorkton’s historic flour mill is one of the oldest remaining buildings from the community’s early years. Yorkton moved south from its original location in 1891 to be alongside the newly built rail line, and in 1898 John J. Smith built a flour mill with bricks from his own brick plant to support the settlement’s agricultural base. For many years, the mill was the hub of the community as local farmers from the surrounding area brought their grain to town be milled into flour.
Over the next 80 years, the old mill changed ownership several times before falling into disuse in the late 1980s. It is now one of the last and oldest remaining local commercial and agricultural heritage sites.
About the Awards
Awards are presented to all applicants who meet specific criteria, as adjudicated by a panel of post-secondary Saskatchewan experts in sustainable development. See the awards application process: Apply for an Award.
Support for the event is provided by generous local donors. If you would like to sponsor the event, please let us know. Sponsor the Event