The Eterne Award is given to those companies who support Tree Canada and exemplify the very best in environmental stewardship. The Award is made from a section of an ancient tree which grew in the Salomon Creek valley in Alberta in 2240-2400 B.C. It is called “Eterne” to acknowledge the dynamism and eternal nature of trees and forests. The following are those companies the award has been awarded to:
- 2006 – TD Bank Financial Group
- 2005 – Computershare LTD.
- 2004 – TELUS
- 2003 – Boa-Franc
- 2002 – B.C. Hydro
- 2001 – C.P. Loewen Family Foundation
- 2000 – Brinkman Reforestation, Home Hardware, IKEA Canada
- 1999 – Atco Gas, Eddie Bauer, Gap
- 1998 – Shell Canada
- 1997 – TransCanada Pipelines, Edmonton Power, Roots Canada
- 1996 – Abitibi-Price
The criteria by which the award is made includes:
- Financial support at a superior level
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for the Tree Canada cause
- In-kind support in terms of marketing and brand recognition of Tree Canada
