KERRY G. MORASH
In recognition of your personal leadership, dedication, and achievement in land conservation as Nova Scotia’s Minister of Environment & Labour, September 2003 to February 2006.

DR. JAMES V. O’BRIEN and HENRY W. FULLER In recognition of your personal dedication and achievement in the promotion and practice of private land conservation and environmental stewardship in Nova Scotia

STORA ENSO PORT HAWKESBURY – Woodlands Unit In recognition of the Company’s contributions and cooperation in the establishment of a comprehensive protected areas system in Nova Scotia, and for leadership and achievement in the field of sustainable forest management

FRIENDS OF McNABS ISLAND SOCIETY
In recognition of the Society’s vision, dedication, and success in the protection and stewardship of McNabs and Lawlor Islands

NOVA SCOTIA NATURE TRUST
In recognition of the Nature Trust’s leadership and success in the protection and stewardship of ecologically significant private lands in Nova Scotia

THE TOWN OF ANTIGONISH
In recognition of the Town’s innovative dedication of its James River Watershed lands to both water supply and wilderness area protection, and its cooperation in the creation and expansion of Nova Scotia’s Eigg Mountain-James River Wilderness Area

HELIOS HERNANDEZ
In recognition of your past and present leadership in protected areas and conservation efforts for the Province of Manitoba.