The Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society and Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Canada Youth Eco-Hero Awards Program recognizes progressive young leaders in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia for their commitment. Award winners will receive an "on-the-water" Sturgeon Education Experience.  Sturgeon Experiences offer and opportunity for award recipients to join the FRSCS and Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Canada for a unique sturgeon education experience to learn about conservation, issues impacting survival and the species itself.

The program is accessible to students with disabilities and mobility requirements.

Nomination Criteria Includes:

• Makes a significant contribution to environmental studies in their community; or
• Demonstrates leadership in conservation and protection of natural environment; or
• Promotes and employs best practices in outdoor activities*
• Demonstrates leadership in promoting outdoor activities*; or
• Demonstrates leadership in helping others participate in outdoor activities*;
• Are youth aged 12 to 20 and reside in the Lower Mainland and Fraser River Valley.

Selection Process

Nominations open on October 1st 2022 and must be submitted online by May 1st, 2023.  Selected participants will be notified by a representative of the FRSCS.