Awards
The Bay Area Restoration Council's Implementation Awards recognize the efforts of organizations or individuals in implementing the goals of the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (RAP). They are presented annually at BARC's Annual General Meeting.
2011
Bill Stoddart - Hosted BARC's first ever "friendraiser" in his community in Aldershot
Ken Hall - A lifetime dedicated to BARC and the restoration of Hamilton Harbour
Anne Redish - A lifetime dedicated to BARC and the restoration of Hamilton Harbour
2010
Preeya Raja -
Distinguished effort in energizing and organizing BARC volunteers
Sharon Gilmour-Glover -
Outstanding dedication to the Burlington Bluecreeks Program
Roland Weiler - A lifetime dedicated to BARC and the restoration of Hamilton Harbour
Lloyd's Register
- exemplary efforts in increasing awareness through Lloyd's LR250 Campaign
2009
CUMIS Group Limited - environmental leadership by adopting a segment of Grindstone Creek
Tys Theysmeyer, Royal Botanical Gardens - dedication to the restoration of Cootes Paradise
Gary Kirkwoord, Alternate Choice Inc. - contributions to BARC's Stream of Dreams program
2008
City of Hamilton's Water and Wastewater Division - implementation of the Children's Water Festival
Hamilton Waterfront Trust - implementation of the Hamilton Harbour Fishing Derby
Nancy Bouchier and Ken Cruikshank - production of "The People and The Bay, the Story of Hamilton Harbour" film documentary
2006 - Hamilton Waterfront Trust - enabling people to use and enjoy Hamilton Harbour's waterfront
2005 - Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association (HIEA) - improving the local environment through its collective actions and through individual member company's efforts
2004 - Fisheries and Oceans Canada - participation in the restoration of the Bay since the RAP began in 1992
2003 - Hamilton Spectator - consistent reporting of environmental issues over the years, and for the production of the "Bringing Back the Bay" Special Series in 2002
2002 - Royal Botanical Gardens - involvement in key aspects of the RAP and its exemplary efforts toward restoring Cootes Paradise marsh
2001 - McMaster University - contribution of scientific and social understanding of the issues affecting the Hamilton Harbour watershed, and significant in-kind support of BARC
2000 - Dofasco - efforts to improve water quality in Hamilton Harbour and its involvement with local non-governmental organizations working to improve the environment
1999 - Regional Municipality of Halton was - optimizing the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant
1998 - Conservation Halton - ongoing work with the Hamilton-Halton Watershed Stewardship Program, the development of the Grindstone Creek Watershed Plan and its efforts in restoring fish and wildlife habitat
1997 - Hamilton Region Conservation Authority - influence on the restoration of the Hamilton Harbour watershed
1996 - Hamilton Harbour Commissioners - construction of habitat islands at LaSalle Park and the northeast shoreline
1995 - Royal Botanical Gardens - Project Paradise
1994 - City of Hamilton Parks Development - for the revitalization of Bayfront Park
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