Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago

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Nisha Patel, the City of Edmonton's Poet Laureate, recites "The Base of the Wildrose", a poem she wrote for the 30th Annual Emerald Awards.

Since 1992, the Emerald Awards have showcased those who raise the bar in addressing local, regional, and global environmental & climate issues. In doing so, a standard of excellence is set that inspires others in their own practices.

This year's Emerald Awards took place virtually on June 1st, 2021. Find out who took home this uniquely Albertan Award! emeraldfoundation.ca/30th-annual-emerald-awards-shortlist