Each year, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) presents four awards to recognize organizations and individuals who have worked tirelessly to advance the Canadian wind energy industry. The awards are presented at CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition, this year hosted in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
The Friend of Wind Award is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions made by individuals or groups in advancing awareness of the benefits of wind energy at the community level. This year’s friends of wind award was proudly presented to Jutta Splettstoesser, Kincardine farmer, mother, and tireless supporter of wind energy in Ontario communities through Friends of Wind Ontario. Since April 2011, Jutta has been dedicated to raising awareness and speaking up for the development of wind energy in her community. Jutta organized a petition for the Municipalities of Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss and has received over 220 signatures of support. As a truly organic grassroots supporter of wind energy, Jutta is able to communicate her beliefs free of direct industry involvement. She works tirelessly to promote the merits of wind because she believes that wind turbines are a symbol for change and hope. From Jutta’s local awareness efforts, to her outreach to media and her daily hard work and dedication in her community, Jutta is in every way a great and true friend of wind. As Jutta says, « with wind, we all win!” Congratulations Jutta! The Individual Leadership Award was first awarded in 2003, to the individual who has, through their own efforts, significantly advanced the wind energy industry in Canada. This year’s award winner was Richard Legault, President of Windev Corporation, for his dedication to the industry through his unsurpassed experience in assessing the certainty of energy yields from wind for Canadian projects. Congratulations Richard! The Group Leadership Award was first awarded in 2001 to recognize the government, corporation or non-profit organization that has contributed significantly to the advancement of wind energy in Canada. This year the award was presented to Peace Energy Cooperative (PEC) and its Directors for their ability to recognize the tremendous opportunities that exist for British Columbians in renewable energy sources. PEC is passionately committed to providing their members and community the opportunity to participate in, and profit from, investment in renewable energy developments. Congratulations PEC! The R.J. Templin Award was first awarded in 1985, in recognition of an individual or organization who has undertaken scientific, technical, engineering or policy work that has significantly advanced the wind energy industry in Canada. This year’s award winner was the Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan), for advances made in the development of wind energy across Canada through research, testing, training and collaboration. Congratulations WEICan! Next year, CanWEA will be introducing a new Community Connection Award. The award will be presented annually to a member organization or individual member employee who embodies the mandate of responsible development through a commitment to understand the community and by forming meaningful relationships built on mutual respect and trust. Congratulations to all 2011 award winners!
The Friend of Wind Award is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions made by individuals or groups in advancing awareness of the benefits of wind energy at the community level. This year’s friends of wind award was proudly presented to Jutta Splettstoesser, Kincardine farmer, mother, and tireless supporter of wind energy in Ontario communities through Friends of Wind Ontario. Since April 2011, Jutta has been dedicated to raising awareness and speaking up for the development of wind energy in her community. Jutta organized a petition for the Municipalities of Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss and has received over 220 signatures of support. As a truly organic grassroots supporter of wind energy, Jutta is able to communicate her beliefs free of direct industry involvement. She works tirelessly to promote the merits of wind because she believes that wind turbines are a symbol for change and hope. From Jutta’s local awareness efforts, to her outreach to media and her daily hard work and dedication in her community, Jutta is in every way a great and true friend of wind. As Jutta says, « with wind, we all win!” Congratulations Jutta! The Individual Leadership Award was first awarded in 2003, to the individual who has, through their own efforts, significantly advanced the wind energy industry in Canada. This year’s award winner was Richard Legault, President of Windev Corporation, for his dedication to the industry through his unsurpassed experience in assessing the certainty of energy yields from wind for Canadian projects. Congratulations Richard! The Group Leadership Award was first awarded in 2001 to recognize the government, corporation or non-profit organization that has contributed significantly to the advancement of wind energy in Canada. This year the award was presented to Peace Energy Cooperative (PEC) and its Directors for their ability to recognize the tremendous opportunities that exist for British Columbians in renewable energy sources. PEC is passionately committed to providing their members and community the opportunity to participate in, and profit from, investment in renewable energy developments. Congratulations PEC! The R.J. Templin Award was first awarded in 1985, in recognition of an individual or organization who has undertaken scientific, technical, engineering or policy work that has significantly advanced the wind energy industry in Canada. This year’s award winner was the Wind Energy Institute of Canada (WEICan), for advances made in the development of wind energy across Canada through research, testing, training and collaboration. Congratulations WEICan! Next year, CanWEA will be introducing a new Community Connection Award. The award will be presented annually to a member organization or individual member employee who embodies the mandate of responsible development through a commitment to understand the community and by forming meaningful relationships built on mutual respect and trust. Congratulations to all 2011 award winners!