Lynn Orstad Award
Nominate for the award
- 01.Overview
- 02.Nominate
- 03.Winners
- 04.Past winners
Award criteria
Nominations for individuals will be judged on the following criteria:
- The impact of the advocacy efforts on advancing FireSmart’s mission
- The inclusivity and reach of community engagement and education Initiatives
- The extent to which the nominee is trailblazer in wildfire resiliency
- The degree to which the potential recipient reflects Lynn Orstad’s values
The award recipient will receive a personalized award and a $1000 grant towards furthering wildfire resiliency efforts focused on increasing education and community engagement – fundamental elements of Lynn’s work and achievements.
Nominations were be reviewed by a working group made up of representatives from FireSmart BC, FireSmart Alberta, and Co-operators. Nominations were announced at the Wildfire Resiliency & Training Summit in Prince George, BC from April 20th – 24th, 2024.