James Whittingham started the Clean Energy Show Podcast with friend Brian Stockton from their homes during COVID, and were surprised when a listener nominated them for an RCE Saskatchewan Award. “We work in isolation and sit in our own homes… We get letters from people, but I’m not usually out talking to people who are actually doing hands-on [sustainability] work, he said.
“I’m very privileged to be among those people, and we are extremely, extremely honoured to receive the recognition,” said Whittingham (Youtube) after receiving his Innovation Award for Outstanding Contributions to Rewable Energy Advancement and Energy Innovation in Saskatchewan.
RCE SK recognized 45 Saskatchewan sustainability initiatives at its 17th annual recognition event on May 30 at Luther College, University of Regina. See Livestream Video. All the projects focused on educate, encourage and engage others in local action that helps meet the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. To see the full recipient list, check out the RCE SK’s 2025 Awards page, the event News Release or, for more photos of the Event, see our Facebook page.
RCE Patron, Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre presented all the certificates, including several special awards:
Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development in the Community Award
Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation Education Program by the Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre
Lyle Benko Future Generations Award for Outstanding Education for Sustainable Development in Kindergarten to Grade 12
Empowering Change through Climate Education and Outdoor Play by SaskOutdoors.
Dr. Garth Pickard Award for Post-Secondary Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development
Breastfeeding Advocacy Knowledge Hub, by Dr Shela Hirani, University of Regina
Community Governance Award for Outstanding Contributions of First Nations Communities & Municipalities
Pithesowiskotew Community Energy, Jason Cook-Studer, Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Energy Innovation Award for Outstanding Contributions to Renewable Energy Advancement and Energy Innovation in Saskatchewan
The Clean Energy Show Podcast, James Whittingham
See Whittingham’s comments on Youtube.
Thank you to the generous support of our 2025 recognition event sponsors:
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