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Recognition for Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre’s tourism and wetland education programs
Through the Interpretive Centre's work to foster public awareness and knowledge of the inherent values of wetland ecosystems throughout North America, the Centre has a growing list of community, national, and international awards, including:
| 2008 | Award of Distinction (Interlake Tourism Association) |
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| 2008 | Conservationist Award (Manitoba Chapter, The Wildlife Society) |
| 2007 | Science Achievement Award (Science Teachers’ Association of Manitoba) |
| 2007 | Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) – Best Outreach Program |
| 2006 | Air Canada Business of the Year Award – Single Unit (Tourism Industry Association of Canada) |
| 2006 | Sustainable Tourism Award (Interlake Tourism Association) |
| 2004 | Award of Excellence for Environmental Education (EECOM) |
| 2004 | Finalist, Business of the Year Award – Single Unit (Tourism Industry Association of Canada) |
| 2003 | Green Roof Award for Excellence, New Intensive (Green Roofs for Healthy Cities) |
| 2002 | Global Winner: Environmental Experience (British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow) |
| 2001 | Selkirk Christmas Tree Festival 1st Place |
| 2001 | Most Comical Entry in the Ashern Parade for Rodeo Days |
| 2001 | MB Pony Club Certificate of Appreciation |
| 2001 | Lac du Bonnet Lions Canada Day Parade |
| 2001 | Certificate of Participation for the Sport Medicine Council of Manitoba Helmet Safety Campaign |
| 2001 | Certificate of Participation for the 4th Annual Mascot Challenge |
| 2001 | Highly Commended: Large Scale Tourism (British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow) |
| 2001 | 2001 Most Humorous Entry (Power Smart Festival of Lights Parade) |
| 2000 | Certificate of Recognition – Operation Safe Summer 2000 (Winnipeg Regional Health Authority) |
| 2000 | “Best Outdoor Site in Canada” & “Best Outdoor Site in Manitoba” (Attractions Canada) |
| 1999 | Selkirk Christmas Tree Festival |
| 1999 | Manitoba Tourism Service Excellence Award |
| 1999 | “Best Outdoor Site in Manitoba” (Attractions Canada) |
| 1999 | 1st Place, Non-Commercial Entry in the Erickson & District Country Fair Parade |
| 1998 | Teulon & District Chamber of Commerce Wild West Adventure Days Parade |
| 1998 | Selkirk Christmas Tree Festival |
| 1998 | Manitoba Tourism Marketing Award (in partnership with the Interlake Tourism Association) |
| 1997 | 10th Annual Great Manitoba Duck Race |
| 1996 | Highly Commended (in two categories): Americas & Long Haul Special (British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow) |
| 1996 | Morden Corn & Apple Parade for Most Humorous Float |
| 1996 | 137th & 314th Guide Companies Award |
| 1995 | Teulon Days Parade – 1st Place Commercial |
| 1995 | Stonewall & District Chamber of Commerce Non-Commercial Float |
| 1995 | Red River Exhibition Parade Best Non-Commercial Entry |
| 1994 | Award of Excellence in Education (Manitoba Round Table on Environment & Economy) |
| 1994 | 1st Place Commercial Handmade Craft Christmas Tree Festival – Selkirk |
| 1993 | Marsh Heritage Poem – Donated Upon Opening of Centre |
