From a nature-themed kids camp that quadrupled its enrolment in three years to the man who brought a community garden to Esquimalt, EcoStar awards honoured the regionB次元官网网址檚 greenest.

The awards, handed out annually by the Capital Regional District, recognize individuals, businesses and not-for-profits that are making a difference to the local environment.

B次元官网网址淭he EcoStar Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the regionB次元官网网址檚 top environmental stewards, educate residents on the importance of sustainability and encourage green practices,B次元官网网址� said Geoff Young, CRD board chair, in a statement.

The awards were handed out at a ceremony on June 1.

The winners were:

B次元官网网址� Waste reduction: Lighthouse Brewery

B次元官网网址� Waste reduction non-profit: Downtown Victoria Business Association

B次元官网网址� Integrated watershed management: Jawl Investment Corporation

B次元官网网址� Water stewardship: Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

B次元官网网址� Climate action: Clean Air Landscaping

B次元官网网址� Climate action non-profit: Recreation Oak Bay

B次元官网网址� Land stewardship: Adrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours

B次元官网网址� Land stewardship non-profit: Friends Uniting for Nature Society: Fun Camps Victoria

B次元官网网址� Youth leader: Kati Walters

B次元官网网址� Community environmental leader: Mark F. Salter

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