NWT Water Stewardship Award
The NWT Water Stewardship Award was established in 2024 by the Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Indigenous Steering Committee.
The Award recognizes and honours outstanding individuals and organizations in the Northwest Territories who have made significant contributions to ensuring NWT waters remain clean, abundant, and productive for all time.
Water sustains life and ecosystems, and it is important to acknowledge those who demonstrate exemplary dedication and leadership in safeguarding our water. Through this award, we seek to highlight these outstanding efforts and inspire others.
Eligibility Criteria
All nominees must be an NWT-based organization, individual, or youth (under 30) who has resided in the NWT for a minimum of one year prior to being nominated. Additionally, the individual or organization must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Displayed leadership in water stewardship initiatives;
- Demonstrated passion, commitment, and accomplishments that have contributed to the long-term sustainability of water ecosystems in the NWT; and/or
- Contributed to knowledge sharing through their work, including mentoring, training, or relationship building.
How to Nominate
Nominators may submit multiple nominations; however, each nominee may only be nominated once by the same nominator. The nomination form and detailed instructions can be found here.
Nomination Deadline
Apply by July 10, 2026
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