The Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund honours the volunteer work of one female-identified or non-binary environmental activist in the West Kootenay each year through a cash award. The Legacy Fund was established at the Osprey Community Foundation in 2016 after the death of well-loved and dedicated West Kootenay environmental activist and journalist Suzy Hamilton, founder of the West Kootenay EcoSociety.
The award committee is now accepting nominations for this year’s recipient. Entries should include the name and contact information of the nominee, as well as a short paragraph about the volunteer work the nominee does for the environment. We welcome the re-submission of nominees from previous years who have not been selected for the award. Please send nominations through the Osprey Community Foundation before May 1.
The committee selected Andrea Fox as the 2024 recipient of the fund for her passionate and dedicated work in protecting old growth forests and biodiversity. The committee also honoured award nominee, Claudette Burton, with the extension of the award meant to recognize the enduring dedication of a champion of the environment.
As the cash value of the Suzy Hamilton Legacy Fund endowment grows, the award amount increases. The award committee encourages donations so that Suzy’s legacy continues to grow. Please check out the Osprey Community Foundation to make a donation, so that we can continue to honour women and non-binary environmental activists in a financially meaningful way.
