The awards recognize leading edge municipal sustainability initiatives including landfill gas collection and utilization; community energy planning and the development of a district heating system; a sustainable community-planning tool; and a light rail transit system. This year, a record number of 69 submissions were received.
"Canada's municipal governments are leading the way, committed to improving the environment and acting to protect our climate and enhance quality of life by adopting sustainable community development strategies and practices," said Alderman John Schmal, FCM President.
Winners are: Sunshine Coast Regional District, and the City of Vancouver and the Corporation of Delta British Columbia; the Cities of Airdrie and Lethbridge in Alberta; the City of Ottawa and the Town of Markham in Ontario; and the Counties of Westmorland- Albert and the City of Moncton, New Brunswick. The Cities of Edmonton, Alberta and Hamilton, Ontario received honorable mentions.
"CH2M HILL Canada is proud to be one of the founding partners of this award as it now enters its fourth year. This award recognizes municipalities for their achievements and commitment to improving Canada's quality of life," said John Murray, President of CH2M HILL Canada.
FCM has been the national voice of municipal governments since 1901. The Federation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in all communities by promoting strong, effective and accountable municipal government.
CH2M HILL is a global firm providing engineering, construction, operations, and related technical services to public and private clients in numerous industries. The firm's work is concentrated in the areas of environment, water, energy, transportation, telecommunications, construction, and industrial facilities. CH2M HILL is committed to developing innovative, practical and sustainable solutions to serve the needs of communities worldwide.
The Awards are also supported by FCM's Green Municipal Funds and the Government of Canada through the Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF), and Transport Canada.
Winners will be honored on May 31 at a recognition ceremony at FCM's 66th Annual Conference and Municipal Expo(TM) in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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