2009 Mobius Environmental Awards

Every year, RRFB Nova Scotia recognizes innovative organizations and individuals who have made Nova Scotia a leader in waste reduction.

On May 27^th, 2009, RRFB Nova Scotia presented the 11^th Annual Mobius Awards during a luncheon at Pier 21 in Halifax.

This year's keynote speaker at the awards luncheon was Jay Ingram, co-host and producer of the Discovery Channel's Daily Planet, and one of Canada's most respected science journalists. Mr. Ingram shared his observations on environmental sustainability and highlighted different ways people are tackling environmental issues.

More than $2,700 was donated to Feed Nova Scotia by those in attendance in lieu of event tickets.

Award Recipients

This year, the following innovative organizations and individuals were recognized:

Business of the Year

• Large Business - Peter Kohler Windows & Entrance Systems, Colchester County
• Small Business - Stonehame Lodge & Chalet's, Pictou County
• Honourable Mention - Chester Organics, Lunenburg County

Institution of the Year

• Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Kings County

Innovation in Waste Reduction

• Ocean Contractors Limited, Halifax Regional Municipality

Waste Reduction Education

• Residence Life, St. Mary's University, Halifax Regional Municipality
• Honourable Mention - Valley Waste Resource Management

Individual Excellence in Waste Reduction

• Jamie Cox - Halifax Regional Municipality
• Chris Hiltz - Kings County
• Helga Hoffman-Orton - Colchester County

Region of the Year

• Waste Check (Region 7), Yarmouth-Digby Counties

ENVIRO-DEPOT^TM of the Year

• Greenwood ENVIRO-DEPOT^TM, Kings County

School of the Year

• New Ross Consolidated School, Lunenburg County

Best Community-Based Project

• Louisbourg Crab Fesitval Society, Cape Breton Regional Municipality