The David Suzuki Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Future Ground Prize, presented by Desjardins and supported by Nature’s Way. Now accepting submissions until April 26, 2021.

This contest will celebrate existing citizen-led initiatives throughout Ontario that are making positive impacts on the environment in local communities.

The contest is open for submissions from groups in Ontario until April 26, after which the hand-selected 10 Grand Prize finalists will be presented to our esteemed jury, who will collectively choose the most deserving initiative. The five youth and 10 regular finalists will be released for public voting from June 1 to 15. Initiatives that receive the most votes will win the People’s Choice and Youth Awards.

Prizes

Grand Prize

  • $5,000 offered by Desjardins
  • a live event in June 2021 to present your project virtually to David Suzuki and the public
  • a private online meeting with David Suzuki

Youth Prize (Voting Contest)

  • $2,500 offered by Desjardins
  • a live event in June 2021 to present your project virtually to David Suzuki and the public

People’s Choice (Voting Contest)

  • $2,500 offered by Desjardins
  • a live event in June 2021 to present your project virtually to David Suzuki and the public