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General News · 2nd November 2020
FOCI - Helen
Submissions can be made until Fri 6th Nov.

Friends of Cortes Island Society (FOCI) will be announcing the 2020 Jo Ann Green Environmental Award during our upcoming AGM Weds 18th November 6.30pm on Zoom. This award is in recognition is for a Cortes Islander who has made significant contributions to the environmental well being of the community.

Anyone is welcome to nominate individuals for this award. Please submit the name, address and phone number of the nominee, together with a brief description of their environmental contributions and reason for nomination. The award recipient will be recognized with a special gift and certificate.

About the Award

Jo Ann Green was an exemplary environmentalist. She came to Cortes Island in 1969, settled on Coulter Bay Road, and immediately became involved in social and environmental activities on the island. She was a leader in the formation of FOCI, sitting on the original Board as President. She was a member of the Cortes Oyster Co-op, and was active as a homemaker in support of home services on the island.

Jo Ann represents the spirit of Cortes Island’s resilience, and its residents’ recognition of the vital importance of the natural environment. The Jo Ann Green Environmental Award recognizes her contribution to our well being, and the contributions of those who follow in her footsteps.

Submissions can be made until Friday 6th November 2020.

Email: friendsofcortesgmail.com or send mail submissions to: FOCI, Box 278, Manson’s Landing, BC V0P 1K0

Please call Helen at: 935-0087 if you have any questions.