​The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society has been delivering award winning, experiential, environmental, stewardship based education for over three decades.  The years of dedication and experience have earned us the following recognition:

2021
Canadian Museum of Nature
- Community Action Award - one of four finalists
Federal

​2014
Regional District of the North Okanagan
-Water Stewardship Award
Regional

2014
Fisheries and Oceans Canada/ Fraser Basin Council
-B.C. Interior Stewardship Award for Ecosystems Excellence received by Neil Brookes
 
2012
BC Schools Superintendents’ Association
-Recognition Award for outstanding citizenship, leadership and contributions to the young people of the Shuswap region
Provincial

2011
Fraser Salmon & Watersheds Program
-Salmon Hero Award was received by Neil Brookes for his tireless dedication and volunteerism for the last two decades promoting salmon and creating water stewards.
Federal/Provincial

2010
Regional District of the North Okanagan
-Environmental Leadership Award
Regional

2007
Fisheries and Oceans Canada/Fraser Basin Council
-B.C. Interior Stewardship Award
Federal/Provincial

2004
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
-Canada’s Recreational Fisheries Award
Federal

2003
Regional District of the North Okanagan
-Outstanding Volunteer Group Achievement Award
Regional

2001
Habitat Conservation and Stewardship Program
-Award of Appreciation for valuable contribution to stewardship
Federal

1997
Hokkaido Fisherman’s Association
-in recognition of contribution to Canada/Japan Salmon Exchange programs
International

1994
B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Award
-Environmental education
Provincial

Receiving the Minister of Fisheries Award