County of Barrhead is proud to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional rural stewardship and contribute to the aesthetics and environmental well-being of the County.
These champions of rural stewardship and enrichment support the County’s vision of a strong, healthy, and proud rural community.
Nominations open June 1 – July 15 each year!
Awards are presented at our annual County Appreciation Dinner.
Recognition Criteria:Recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Exceptional maintenance, improvements, and weed control that exceeds general upkeep of the property.
- Environmental benefits of responsible management and care of natural resources, including improving biodiversity, improving water quality, enhancing soil health, and protecting natural habitats.
- Retained or conserved natural areas on land.
- Demonstrated benefits of conservation methods.
Submit a Nomination!
- Fill out a Rural Stewardship & Enrichment Nomination Form and email to dmedcke@countybarrhead.ab.ca
Eligibility Criteria:Nominees must be in good standing with the County and be one of the following:
- Landowner in the County of Barrhead
- Registered non-profit society or charitable organization responsible for property in the County of Barrhead
- Volunteer group, service club, or community group responsible for property in the County of Barrhead
Recipients may win the award 1 time every 10 years. Learn more about this program through the Rural Stewardship & Enrichment Policy AG-003.
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