Ocean Impact Award

The Ocean Impact Award from Ocean Allies aims to recognize and celebrate a business that exemplifies DEI&A within Canada's ocean sector.

Applications are open from August 8 to October 31

The winner of the Ocean Impact Award will be announced in November

The Ocean Impact Award will be presented in December at COVE

Showcase yourself as a leader and champion of DEI&A

Demonstrate your commitment to innovation and change in the ocean sector

Gain visibility through sponsor showcase

$3000

$1500

To be eligible for the Ocean Impact Award, you must:

Be a business registered within Canada.
Have been actively operating in Canada for a minimum of 12 months.
Have a majority of the business headquartered in Canada
Not publicly funded organizations
Be an organization or have a specific employee that has made the Ocean sector a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and respectful community.
Have built and/or promoted a set of practices and behaviours within the workplace, team or among individuals that enables employees to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across differences, real or perceived.
Have created a sense of belonging where colleagues and/or students are recognized and valued for their uniqueness; and promoted the Ocean sector as a place where individuals can be their authentic selves.