Record 41 SK initiatives recognized in 2024
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.
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!
15th Annual Event, May 3, 2023, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
About the 2023 Event
- 2023 Award Recipients
- 2023-RCE-SK-Recognition-Event-Media-Advisory-2
- Video Greetings from the United Nations University
- Video Greetings from RCE Georgetown
- Video Greetings from RCE Curitiba, Brazil
- 2023-Recognition-Event-Program.pdf
- 2023-RCE-Event Slides.pdf
- PA NOW News Story conservation-learning-centre-honored-at-rce-awards
- Awards recognize organizations’ work on sustainability – MBC Radio
RCE Saskatchewan was proud to present a record number of awards at our 15th annual Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Awards event, co-hosted by the Prince Albert Historical Society on May 3, 2023. The ceremony was held at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts.
Afternoon activities included a historical tour of downtown Prince Albert ending at the Historical Museum, where participants toured the Kistapinanihk/ Omanicye Makoca/ Tl’ogh tele The Gathering Place exhibit, featuring Prince Albert’s Indigenous history from 10,000 years ago to 1905. The exhibit was created under the guidance of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers from the Prince Albert Grand Council tribal groups and the Metis Nation and involved local schools and community members.
Thank you to our 2023 Event Sponsors
2022: Hosted by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum
After two years of virtual events, the 2022 event occured in-person on May 4, co-hosted by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. Established in 1906, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum is home to the world’s largest T-Rex. Through its programs, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum fosters education and community development to support sustainability.
Awards were presented this year to 26 initiatives that further the UN Global Sustainable Development Goals, including such diverse groups as the University of Regina, Ducks Unlimited, the Prince Albert Historical Society, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, SaskOutdoors, Calling Lakes EcoMuseum and others.
View the ceremony on video on our You Tube channel and the CTV News Story.
Regina Public Schools received the Lyle Benko Future Generations Award for its “Ecole Centennial Land Based Learning” project for an outstanding Education for Sustainable Development in Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Department of Film, Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at the University of Regina received the Dr. Garth Pickard Award for Post-Secondary Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development for its “Engaging Climate Change: Creativity, Community, Intervention” university course.
2021: Hosted by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society
The 13th Annual Event was hosted virtually by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) on May 12 2021. Founded in 1970, SES works towards environmental sustainability through public education, policy development, and community events. For a video of the whole event, as well as videos of all of the Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Award recipient presentations, please go to the RCE SK YouTube Channel.
2020: Hosted by the First Nations University of Canada
Originally planned to be held at the First Nations University of Canada Regina Campus, the 2020RCE Saskatchewan’s Education for Sustainable Development Recognition Event was instead held on May 13, 2020 as a virtual event in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Videos of the Event can be found at RCE SK’s Youtube Channel.
2019: Hosted by Hannin Creek Education & Applied Research Centre, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
With the theme Sustainable Partnerships: Nurturing the Next Generation of Land Stewards, the event took place on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre on the shores of Candle Lake. Saskatchewan’s only boreal field station, the Centre is a partnership of Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Click here for the videos of the ceremony and keynote presentation.
2018 Hosted by McDonald School, Stockholm, Sask
2008-2017
2014 – Government House, Regina
2013 – Nipawin, SK
2012 – Wascana Centre, Regina
2011 – SIAST Palliser Campus, Moose Jaw
2009 – Humboldt, SK
2008 – Eco-Centre at Craik, SK