Pollution Probe’s annual gala was held on 20 November 2018 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. It is the premier networking event of the year for environmental professionals. No other celebration of this kind brings together senior leaders from such a diverse array of industry sectors, government departments and civil society organizations. It is an event not to be missed. Stay tuned for details on the 2019 gala.
For more information, email gala@pollutionprobe.org or call 416-926-1907 x 234.
The Pollution Probe Award
The Pollution Probe Award presentation is a gala dinner highlight. The award celebrates extraordinary achievement by individuals and organizations working toward positive, tangible environmental change and exemplifying in their work the values espoused by Pollution Probe.
2018
Living in the Plastic Age
Ocean Wise, represented by Dr. John Nightingale, President and CEO, is a global not-for-profit organization and a leader in tackling the global crisis of plastic waste in our ocean through its Plastic Wise initiative focused on reducing single-use plastic pollution, leading groundbreaking science, sparking public awareness and advocating for lasting change.
2017
Piloting Progress
Carbicrete, represented by Chris Stern, Co-Founder and CEO, and Dr. Mehrdad Mahoutian, Co-Founder and CTO
2016
Generation Now
Nivatha Balendra, McGill University, and Eden Full Goh, SunSaluter
2015
Committed to Community
Medicine Hat, represented by Jaime Rogers, Manager, Medicine Hat Community Housing Society
2014
Future Builders
Dokis First Nation, represented by Chief Denise Restoule
2013
Come Together
Astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station, Colonel Chris Hadfield
2012
Leaders in Learning
Renowned author, journalist and columnist, Jeffrey Simpson
2011
Catalysts of Innovation
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada
Thank you to our 2018 Gala Sponsors
Ambassador
Champion
Friends
Associates
Bullfrog Power Inc.
CAA South Central Ontario
Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association
Cement Association of Canada / Lafarge Canada
Delphi Group & GLOBE Series
Enbridge
Fasken
Global Automakers of Canada
Ice River Springs
Loblaws Inc.
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Parsons
Power Workers’ Union
RBC
Ryerson University
WestRock
York University
