“Let’s celebrate the unsung heroes of climate action in BC: the staff and elected officials in local governments and Indigenous communities working to advance initiatives related to climate and energy in their communities.”
—Megan Lohmann, CEO of Community Energy Association.
Nominations Open
CEA seeks nominations for the 2026 Climate & Energy Action Awards and the new Climate & Energy Champion Awards. Time to answer the call!
Climate & Energy Action Awards
Know of a local initiative that deserves to be recognized? Nominate it! Tell us what it means for the community, how it contributes to resiliency and reduces (or will reduce) local greenhouse gas emissions, and the related benefits that are setting the community up for future success.
The Climate & Energy Champion Awards
New this year, we've created an award to recognize champions from CEA’s Member communities.
Know local government and Indigenous community staff and elected officials from one of CEA’s 45 member organizations who demonstrate a strong personal commitment to advancing climate action and resilience within their organization? Nominate them! Tell us how they have taken initiative, influenced others, and helped integrate meaningful climate solutions into organizational practices and culture within your community
Deadlines and details
Nominations must be received by Noon on Monday, July 13, 2026. Get full eligibility details and links to the nomination forms.
Shortlisted nominations will be profiled in an upcoming CEA newsletter, Municipal World magazine, and the winners will be announced at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in September.
Thank you to our sponsors BC Hydro, Union of BC Municipalities, and the Municipal Finance Authority of BC.
Nominations must be received by Noon on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Jump to the awards webpage for full eligibility details and links to the nomination forms.
