David Suzuki has been honoured by Bayer Inc. for his contribution in renewable energies and climate change awareness. As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations, and specific to Canada only, Bayer Inc. is honouring distinguished Canadians who have made a mark on society, ranging from educators and research scientists to leaders in business and philanthropy. •

The Vancouver firm has shown outstanding leadership to support the BCCLA’s mandate of promoting and protecting human rights and civil liberties in Canada.

This year’s 911 Awards recipients were Sergeant Cam Kowolski, Richmond RCMP; Corrie Okell, E-Comm 9-1-1; Innovative Laser Pointer Policy for Aircraft Safety; Richmond RCMP Victim Services Unit; Bill Shearer, BFI Canada; Bill Easton, Coast Mountain; Corporal William “Bill” Lumsdon, retired; staff sergeant Kerry Mah; Captain Bill Mulder, Richmond Fire Rescue; Cal McCarthy, Canadian Coast Guard; Corporal Kevin Krygier; firefighter Jenifer McElgunn; paramedic Dean Dube; paramedic Jeff Smith; Canadian Coast Guard “Green Crew”; and leading seamen John Grove, Mike Martens, Brad Falconer, Mike Lydiatt, Mike Hawley and Marc Rowe.

The Britannia Mine Museum is a co-recipient of the 2012 Mining and Sustainability Award presented by the Mining Association of BC and the Province of British Columbia. The annual award recognizes the diverse companies, communities, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies and individuals committed to advancing and promoting sustainable development in the B.C. mining sector. 
Britannia Mine Museum is the co-recipient of the 2012 Mining & Sustainability Award presented by the Mining Association of BC and the Province of BC. L-R: Rory Odenbach, head interpreter, Britannia Mine Museum; Gavin Dirom, president and CEO, Association for Mineral Exploration - British Columbia; Katherine Flett, director of marketing, Britannia Mine Museum; Professor Malcolm Scoble, UBC, department head, Mining Engineering; Karina Brino, MABC president and CEO; Steve Carr, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, Province of BC; Carol Watts, director of operations, Britannia Mine Museum; Robert A. Dickinson, chairman, Hunter Dickinson Inc.; Leonie Tomlinson, executive vice-president, Hunter Dickinson Inc.; Brent Leigh, deputy chief administrative officer, District of West Vancouver