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General News · 17th November 2024
Helen - FOCI
A reminder that we are still seeking nominations for the 2024 Jo Ann Green Award, deadline Weds 20th Nov. See below for more information:
Friends of Cortes Island will be announcing the 2024 Jo Ann Green Environmental Award during our upcoming AGM on Tues 3rd December 2024 5pm, Mansons Hall. This award is in recognition of 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 Weds 20 November 2024
Email: friendsofcortesgmail.com or send mail submissions to: FOCI, Box 278, Manson’s Landing, BC V0P 1K0
Friends of Cortes Island will be announcing the 2024 Jo Ann Green Environmental Award during our upcoming AGM on Tues 3rd December 2024 5pm, Mansons Hall. This award is in recognition of 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 Weds 20 November 2024
Email: friendsofcortesgmail.com or send mail submissions to: FOCI, Box 278, Manson’s Landing, BC V0P 1K0