West Coast Environmental Law to Present Dr. Andrew Thompson Award

What:

West Coast Environmental Law is presenting the Dr. Andrew Thompson award to an environmental lawyer who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to environmental protection and sustainability in British Columbia.

When:

Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7 p.m.

Where:

Renewing Environmental Law Conference, Simon Fraser University Downtown Campus (515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia)

Who:

The winner of the Dr. Andrew Thompson Award will be presented prior to a keynote speech by Chief Justice Brian Preston of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales, Australia. The shortlisted nominees for the award are William J. Andrews and Calvin Sandborn.

Why:

The Dr. Andrew Thompson Award recognizes excellence in environmental advocacy and protection. It was established in 2004 as a legacy to Dr. Andrew Thompson, who was a pioneer in the fields of environmental law. The award will be given to a lawyer who has made contributions to environmental advocacy and protection through enabling citizen, building capacity within communities and fostering environmental protection and sustainability through constructive dialogue.

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For More Information Contact:

Andrew Gage
Acting Executive Director, Staff Council
604-601-2506
andrew_gage@wcel.org

About West Coast Environmental Law

West Coast Environmental Law is an environmental law and public interest organization, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since 1974, we have been recognized as British Columbia’s legal champion for the environment. For more information visit our website www.wcel.org.