Windfall Awards

Natural Resources Canada
10th Anniversary Recognition Challenge

2024

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the launch of the Canadian adaptation of ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, Natural Resources Canada recognized Brent Kopperson and Windfall Ecology Centre as essential to the launch, uptake, and continued success of the Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool.

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Green Communities Canada Outstanding Board Person

2017

Helen Doyle was announced as Outstanding Board Person of the Year by Green Communities Canada. Helen has served as Board Secretary on Windfall's Board of Directors for 14 years and was recognized for her leading role in guiding the strategic direction of our organization.

Town of Aurora Community Recognition Green Award

2017

Windfall Ecology Centre received the Town of Aurora's Community Recognition Green Award. Presented annually the award Honours an individual or organization that supports the protection, preservation, sustainability or conservation of our natural environment, this award celebrates those who share the Town's commitment to creating a greener community.

York Region Character Community Award

2016

Our own Brent Kopperson has been announced as the recipient of York Region's Character Community Award. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization that demonstrates character in making effective community changes in our world. Brent is the founder and Executive Director of Windfall Centre.

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Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence

2015

Green Communities Canada's RAIN Community Solutions program, a program delivered in York Region by Windfall Centre, was a recipient of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence.

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Clean 50 Award

2013

Canada's 2013 Clean50 Award for Building, Design and Development was awarded to Windfall Centre for our innovative work in community energy efficiency and home energy retrofits.

Life Time Environmental Achievement Award

2011

Windfall Centre's Executive Director, Brent Kopperson was presented with the Green Commmunities's Life Time Environmental Achievement Award in 2011.

Green Community of the Year

2011

Presented to Windfall Centre for our innovation in programming, partnerships and marketing, and successful local community (businesses, households) or broader transformation (policy, government).

Best Green Message

2009

Presented by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce to Windfall Centre at the 13th Annual Newmarket Home Show — Winner of the Best Green Message Award

Stewardship Recognition Award

2008

Province of Ontario Stewardship Recognition Award. Presented to Windfall Centre for our contribution to the success of Aurora's District 2008 Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program.

Ontario Minister's Award

2006

Presented to Windfall Centre, The Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership and innovation in environmental protection. This award honours home-grown environmental achievement in Ontario and showcases the commitment and innovation that make Ontario an environmental leader internationally.

Water Protection Award

2005

Windfall Ecology Centre was honoured with the Groundwater Protection Award from Sir Sanford Fleming College. The award is in recognition of Windfall's commitment and excellence in protecting the quality and use of one of the earth's most precious commodities — ground water.

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