Nominations now being accepted for Clean North Awards recognizing green leaders in the Sault/Algoma

photos of people doing environmental action

Know a local child, youth, adult, or business/organization who went the extra mile to help protect the environment in Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma District in 2024? Then consider nominating them for a Clean North Award. Individuals and businesses/organizations can also nominate themselves. DEADLINE IS NOON ON MARCH 21, 2025.

Nomination form

Who is eligible?

Nominees/applicants should be those who best exemplify service to help keep our local environment and community clean and green through environmental action in 2024. Previous recipients are not eligible. The categories: 

  • Elementary Student Award — $100 (Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma elementary students)
  • Secondary Student Award — $200 (Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma secondary students) 
  • Citizen Award — $200 (Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma residents age 18+)
  • Business/Organization Award — wall plaque (Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma businesses/organizations)

These awards are intended to…

  • promote local environmental success stories and initiatives
  • recognize environmental leaders within our community
  • provide financial support to environmental stewards 
  • encourage young people to take an interest in environmental protection
  • improve awareness of ways to protect our local environment
  • inspire others to act to protect our land, air, and water

Past winners

Click here for links to past winners.

About Clean North

We are a grassroots organization run by volunteers and funded through memberships and donations. ​T​hey focus on promoting waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable living to foster a greener and healthier ​S​ault and Algoma District.  

For more information…

Emails info@cleannorth.org or call (705)945-1573.