True North Wildlife Conservation Awards

The Canadian Wildlife Federation announces the first recipients of the True North Wildlife Conservation Awards to celebrate Canadian innovation in environmental conservation.

Amanda Reed, Interim CEO

Amanda Reed, interim CEO of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, says the awards recognize efforts connecting Canadians to nature and conserving species across the country.

Lake Sturgeon Youth Advisory Group

Moose Cree First Nation Resource Protection and Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada train youth to tag and monitor Lake Sturgeon in Ontario's North French and Mattagami rivers.

“Lake Sturgeon will outlive most of us today; as such, youth programming that supports the stewardship of Lake Sturgeon and their habitat is an essential part of this work.”

Colin Harris, Take Me Outside

Colin Harris founded Take Me Outside, a national organization promoting outdoor learning in schools and communities across Canada.

Jenn Thornhill Verma

Jenn Thornhill Verma, Canada's first Pulitzer Center Ocean Reporting Network Fellow, investigates North Atlantic Right Whales and their threats.

“Her series of articles focused on solutions to these international challenges and were published in The Globe and Mail as part of the Entangled series.”

Wildlife Preservation Canada

Wildlife Preservation Canada has helped species at risk like the Eastern Loggerhead Shrike and Burrowing Owl through breeding and reintroduction programs.

Sheila Colla

Sheila Colla, a Toronto-based biologist, dedicated her life to protecting at-risk native pollinators before passing away in 2025.

“Her research papers have been cited more than 5,500 times and her work continues to inspire participation in pollinator conservation in Canada and internationally.”