2023 Sustainable Kingston Award Winners

Sustainable Kingston Honours Local Sustainability Champions

(Kingston, ON) Sustainable Kingston recognized sustainability leaders in the Kingston community at the 2023 Sustainable Kingston Awards at noon today (Wednesday, September 13) at Springer Market Square.

Recipients include:

  • Sustainability Champion – Roger Healy (For his work in promoting active transportation)

  • Youth Sustainability Champion (under 18) – Isiah McGonegal (Pathways to Education Climate Resilience team)

  • Youth Sustainability Champion (post-secondary) – Marwa Naime, Queen’s University (For work in helping City of Kingston integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals)

  • Innovation Award – The Memorial Centre Farmers Market (For significantly reducing waste)

  • Better Homes Kingston Award: Most Heat Pumps Installed by a Contractor – ECM

  • Better Homes Kingston Award: Most Homes Insulated by a Contractor - Reitzel Bros. Insulation Inc.

  • Better Homes Kingston Award: Greatest Single Home Greenhouse Gas Reduction - Jessica Lock

The event also featured Mayor Bryan Paterson, who congratulated the winners and Sustainable Kingston Board Chair Matt Knowles, who spoke about Sustainable Kingston’s recent achievements and thanked the many volunteers who make their mission possible.   

Entertainment was provided by singer Ariel Zaichick, with food courtesy of event sponsor Nosh Bagels.