2019 Surrey Environment & Business Award Winners with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Keynote Speaker
On September 17, the Surrey Board of Trade presented four winners with the Surrey Environment and Business Award at the 13th annual event. The event featured Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as keynote speaker, with a captivating discussion on environmental policy. His presentation highlighted the need for innovation to advance the clean tech sector to encourage a thriving ecosystem for future generations.
The awards were presented to Surrey Board of Trade members or Surrey-based businesses that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental leadership and/or issues. The award recipients are guided by a sense of respect for the environment and demonstrate this initiative consistently. “The amazing industry leadership and innovation in Surrey is to be celebrated,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.
2019 WINNERS: Small Business Award – Tailwind Energy Group
Tailwind Energy Group provides safe, reliable and cost-efficient electrical services and innovative energy solutions by providing energy efficient lighting to those who cannot afford upgrades while lowering the collective footprint on the environment.
Medium Business Award – A Rocha Canada
A Rocha Canada is a registered charity whose mission is to transform people and places into healthy communities through three core programs: conservation science (research and restoration of watersheds), sustainable community agriculture, and environmental education for all ages.
Large Business Award – School District # 36 (Surrey)
Environmental sustainability isn’t just one project for Surrey Schools. The district strives to incorporate environmental sustainability into day-to-day operations and integrate environmental sustainability into the curriculum taught to students.
Circular Economy Award – Renewi Canada
In 2018, Renewi Canada opened North America’s first fully integrated closed-loop organic waste management facility featuring dry anaerobic digestion and invessel composting in Surrey.
Award Sponsors: Copytek Print Centres, Exp Services Inc., and Fortis BC Community Sponsors: PW Trenchless Construction Inc., Safe Software, and Vancity Media Sponsors: BC Business and Surrey Nowleader