Submitted by Wildsight

Do you know a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting nature or environmental education in the Columbia Headwaters region? Celebrate her commitment to nature by nominating her for the 2025 Ellen Zimmerman Award!

The award winner will receive $1,000 to support their ongoing work and a commemorative art piece. Nominations are due by Sunday, April 6.

Ellen Zimmerman was a key leader for Wildsight and a tenacious champion for nature conservation in the Columbia Valley for more than 40 years until her passing in 2020. Ellen was a friend to the environment and embodied everything we at Wildsight hold dear.

To honour Ellen’s contributions and incredible legacy, the Ellen Zimmerman Award was established to shine a light on conservation heroes working in the Columbia Headwaters region (stretching from Canal Flats to the Mica Dam).

Past recipients have included biologists, water protection advocates, wildlife champions and strong leaders in the local environmental community.

To learn more and nominate a conservation champion, visit wildsight.ca/ellenzimmerman

Lead image: Wildsight Conservation Director Casey Brennan presents a commemorative bowl to Tracy Flynn, 2024 Ellen Zimmerman Award recipient, at a small gathering in Wilmer, May 2024. Photo by Pat Morrow

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