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The Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA/ACRSD) believes in celebrating the remarkable contributions of individuals who make a difference in the field of land reclamation and remediation. Through awards and scholarship programs, these recognitions honour the dedication, innovation, and volunteerism of those who strive to advance the practice and understanding of reclamation across Canada. By spotlighting exceptional achievements and encouraging new talent, our awards and scholarships reinforce our commitment to fostering a vibrant community of professionals and students dedicated to environmental stewardship. We invite you to explore our various awards that acknowledge the hard work and passion of individuals making positive impacts in their respective fields.

CLRA National: Andrea McEachern Memorial Scholarship

The award honours Andrea McEachern and will be awarded annually to a candidate that exemplifies volunteerism and initiative in the reclamation/remediation industry.
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CLRA National: Dr. Edward M. Watkin Award

The Dr. Edward M. Watkin Award is named after a founding member of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association / Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD) in recognition of his significant service to furthering land reclamation in Canada.
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CLRA National: IN-TECH Reclamation Award

The IN-TECH Reclamation Award (Formerly the Noranda Land Reclamation Award) is one of three prestigious awards of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association / Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD). This award celebrates innovative techniques that advance the practice of reclamation in Canada within any sector of industry (i.e mining, forestry, oil & gas).
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CLRA National: Linda Jones Memorial Award

The award honours Linda Jones, for significant service to the Canadian Land Reclamation Association / Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD) as secretary-treasurer for over twenty years. Linda was specifically interested in promoting student participation in CLRA events and membership in CLRA.
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Ontario Chapter: Dr. Jack Winch Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Jack Winch Memorial Scholarship is presented annually to a post-secondary student in recognition of their outstanding contribution to reclamation research and practice, including landowner engagement. The scholarship is valued at $3000 and will be presented to the recipient at the annual Ontario Mine Reclamation Symposium and Field Trip.
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Ontario Chapter: Tom Peters Memorial Mine Reclamation Awards

These awards were named to honour Tom Peters a founding member of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) - established in 1975. He was President of the Association in 1981-82. In 1984, he won the CLRA’s prestigious Noranda Land Reclamation Award for outstanding achievement in the field of land reclamation.
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Alberta Chapter: Gerry Bourassa Award

The CLRA Alberta Chapter is pleased to acknowledge and commemorate Gerry Bourassa through our Exceptional Volunteer Award. Gerry was a member, volunteer and friend whose love for the environmental industry and passion for volunteering touched our CLRA community. It is a goal of the Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association to recognize outstanding individuals who follow in Gerry’s footsteps and volunteer for their communities, associations and institutions.
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CLRA National: Dr. Jack Winch Early Career Award

This award honours Dr. Jack Winch principal founder and inaugural President of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association/Association Canadienne de Réhabilitation des Sites Dégradés (CLRA/ACRSD). The award acknowledges the efforts of Early Career Reclamation Professionals.
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