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Bob Hunter Award is an annual award that is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental journalism in Canada. The award is named in honor of Bob Hunter, a Canadian environmentalist, journalist, and author who was one of the founding members of Greenpeace.

History

The Bob Hunter Award was established in 1991 by the Canadian Environmental Foundation (CEF), a non-profit organization that promotes environmental awareness and action. The award was created to recognize the important role that environmental journalists play in informing the public and raising awareness about environmental issues.

Bob Hunter was chosen as the namesake of the award due to his pioneering work in environmental journalism and activism. Hunter was a journalist for the Vancouver Sun and later became a founding member of Greenpeace, an environmental organization that is known for its nonviolent direct action campaigns. Hunter was also a prolific author, with several books on environmental and social issues.

The award is presented annually at the Canadian Environmental Awards ceremony, which is hosted by the Canadian Environmental Foundation. Recipients receive a plaque and a cash prize.

Criteria

The Bob Hunter Award is given to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in environmental journalism in Canada. The award is open to journalists, writers, and broadcasters who have produced outstanding work in the field of environmental reporting.

The award recognizes work that has raised awareness of environmental issues, exposed environmental problems, and encouraged action to address environmental challenges.