Nominations in for Dr. Andrew Thompson Award
Nominations include premiers and piano tuners, feisty activists and seasoned lawyers.
The nominations are in for the first Dr. Andrew Thompson Award. The award, to be presented at West Coast’s 30th Anniversary Celebration on October 14th (see accompanying notice on page 8), will recognize an individual for lifelong contributions to the environmental protection and sustainability of British Columbia through the law.
Nominees include a wide variety of individuals: politicians that have shown leadership and wisdom in reforming environmental laws; lone activists living in isolated cabins and challenging environmental incursions that threaten the land they love; lawyers who have spent decades helping others protect the environment, setting precedents and advocating for better laws; and civil servants who have proven the impact of dedicated public service.
But the nominees have a few things in common: they have devoted much of their life to sustainability and better environmental protection; they are individuals whose achievements and dedication are humbling; they are individuals who have made a huge difference.
“I’m excited about this award,” said West Coast Executive Director Chris Rolfe. “It honours both Dr. Thompson and individuals who have helped protect the land and communities that we know and love.”
Dr. Andrew Thompson was widely recognized as the dean of the environmental law in British Columbia. He was committed to resolving environmental law disputes through constructive, cooperative dialogue, careful reasoning and clear analysis, and ensuring a meaningful role for the public in environmental decision-making.
“The nominees are people who have either changed laws to better protect the environment, or used existing laws to protect the environment,” said Rolfe. “We know how difficult those tasks are. It’s a real pleasure recognizing this slate of nominees.”
In 2002, West Coast Environmental Law was proud to receive a gift of $100,000 from the family of Dr. Andrew Thompson to fund an ongoing award that honours Dr. Thompson.
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