51 initiatives recognized May 29, 2026, in Manitou Beach
RCE Saskatchewan presented awards to a record number of initiatives at its 18th annual sustainability recognition event Friday, May 29, 2026. See the event livestream recording on facebook and youtube, and check out updates on social media.
Special Awards
Dr. Garth Pickard Award for for Post-Secondary Excellence in Education for Sustainable Development
mamawiitohtewak: Walking Together at Luther College
Dr. Brenda Anderson & Dr. Elder Lorna Standingready
Presented by Mosaic, Gold Sponsor
Energy Innovation Award for Outstanding Contributions to Renewable Energy Advancement and Energy Innovation in Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw Energy Lab – Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Presented by Regina Public Interest Research Group, Silver Sponsor
Award for Outstanding Community Contributions to Education for Sustainable Development
Camp Easter Seal, Steve Grove
Presented by SaskEnergy, Silver Sponsor
Lyle Benko Future Generations Award for Outstanding Education for Sustainable Development in Kindergarten to Grade 12
Climate Education & Resilience Program – Break The Divide
Presented the University of Saskatchewan, Bronze Sponsor
Community Governance Award for Outstanding Contributions of First Nations Communities & Municipalities
General Awards
Connection
International Mother Language Day Celebration by URBSA 2026
University of Regina Bangladeshi Students’ Association
Enhancing Digital Tools for Indigenous Land Managers
Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Sustainability-Led Integrated Centres of Excellence
Their Collective
University of Saskatchewan & Central American Study and Service Programs
SaskOutdoors – Justine Wheeler and Merrissa Karmark
Monitoring of effluent impacts using machine learning
Tara Hatami
BUGS and ta-tawâw Student Centre
Isabella Grajczyk
Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC)
Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC)
Hannin Creek Education & Applied Research Centre
Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre
and
FND Awareness and Disability Advocacy
Vanshita Agarwal and team
Creating a Climate-Resilient Future for Indigenous Lands
Musqua Environmental LP
niyâk – For The Future
STC Industrial Group – Chantelle Crawford
Chelsea Nyarko & Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas
Sarah Diab & Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas
Annapoorni Sanjeev & Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas
Chela Organization – Andrew Ireson
The Carillon
Rose Montazer
Luther College High School & other partners.
Sharmin Jahan Mim
Dr. Sarah Schmalenberger and University of Regina Sustainability Office
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Gold Sponsor – Mosaic
Silver Sponsors: SaskEnergy and Regina Public Interest Research Group
Bronze Sponsors: Dakota Dunes Casino, University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Event Supporters
Event Partner: Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation
