Letter of Appreciation by Mr. Al Gore, Chairman Climate Reality
The John Muir Association has announced the recipients of its 36th annualJohn Muir Conservation Awards, and – like John Muir’s – their work has both a local and global outreach. In addition, two special recognition awards will be given for extraordinary accomplishments.
Among the truly recognized 5 Global Awards given this year, the 2013 John Muir Conservation Awards honoree for Youth Environmental Conservation Award (SpecialAward) is Simran Vedvyas
Simran, who lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, established the youth group SynergY to provide opportunities for young people to participate in environmental events, such as clean up drives and tree-planting initiatives. In 2011, she was a speaker at the Eye on Earth Summit in Abu Dhabi has since promoted the Eye on Environmental Education. In 2013, she was the youngest panelist at the United Nations headquarters to celebrate International Youth Day 2013. Simran was also selected to be trained by former Vice-President Al Gore at the Climate Reality Corps in Chicago in August, 2013.
Since 1978, the John Muir Association has honoured those who work has made significant contributions to environmental preservation, action and advocacy in the spirit of John Muir’s legacy. The John Muir Association works to celebrate the life, share the vision, and preserve the legacy of John Muir through education, preservation, advocacy and stewardship, in partnership with the National Park Service at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez. California, USA. TheJohn Muir Association is a nonprofit organisation established in 1956.
Award of Recognition during Earth Hour 2015 by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority was truly the reward of the initiative we took and a moment of joy and pride for the SynergY group as we received this appreciation for the third time in a row. Ms. Khawla Al Mehairi, Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications of DEWA, presented the award to us. A moment to seize, with nearly 60 teenagers getting on the stage from both the sides to share the moment, with an applauding audience and paparazzi clicking photos. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA attended this event along with many other distinguished guests.
In Appreciation and Recognition of efforts SynergY and also the Founder Simran Vedvyas received their Award for Clean Up The World 2014
Present at the ceremony was Eng. Salah Amiri,
Assistant Director General for Environment and Public Health Services Sector and
Eng. Abdul Majeed Al Saifaie,
Director of the Waste Management Department Dubai Municipality
at the Award Ceremony held in Dubai
Present at the ceremony was Eng. Salah Amiri,
Assistant Director General for Environment and Public Health Services Sector and
Eng. Abdul Majeed Al Saifaie,
Director of the Waste Management Department Dubai Municipality
at the Award Ceremony held in Dubai
UAE Green Festival Awards SynergY and Founder Simran Vedvyas, for contributing and supporting the one month long festival in March- April 2014
Award of Recognition during Earth Hour 2014 by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority was truly the reward of the initiative we took and a moment of joy and pride for the SynergY group as we received this appreciation for the second time in a row. Ms. Khawla Al Mehairi, Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications of DEWA, presented the award to us. A moment to seize, with nearly 30 teenagers getting on the stage from both the sides to share the moment, with an applauding audience and paparazzi clicking photos. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA attended this event along with many other distinguished guests.
In Appreciation and Recognition of efforts SynergY and also the Founder Simran Vedvyas received their Award for Clean Up The World 2013
Present at the ceremony was Eng. Salah Amiri,
Assistant Director General for Environment and Public Health Services Sector and
Eng. Abdul Majeed Al Saifaie,
Director of the Waste Management Department Dubai Municipality
in Jan 2014 at the Award Ceremony held in Dubai
Present at the ceremony was Eng. Salah Amiri,
Assistant Director General for Environment and Public Health Services Sector and
Eng. Abdul Majeed Al Saifaie,
Director of the Waste Management Department Dubai Municipality
in Jan 2014 at the Award Ceremony held in Dubai
In Appreciation and Recognition of efforts and representing Youth at the Opening Ceremony of
Clean Up the World 2013 in Dubai, Founder Simran Vedvyas was invited to present at the high level ceremony attended by
Eng. Salah Amiri,
Assistant Director General for Environment and Public Health Services Sector and
Eng. Abdul Majeed Al Saifaie,
Director of the Waste Management Department Dubai Municipality
on 19th November 2013 at the Opening Ceremony held at Heritage Village Dubai UAE
Clean Up the World 2013 in Dubai, Founder Simran Vedvyas was invited to present at the high level ceremony attended by
Eng. Salah Amiri,
Assistant Director General for Environment and Public Health Services Sector and
Eng. Abdul Majeed Al Saifaie,
Director of the Waste Management Department Dubai Municipality
on 19th November 2013 at the Opening Ceremony held at Heritage Village Dubai UAE
Award of Recognition during Tree Plantation at Gas Flaring Plant by Dubai Municipality
In Appreciation and Recognition of efforts SynergY and also the Founder Simran Vedvyas received their second award for planting 170 trees at Landfill area and Leading to inspire many youth in UAE from
Eng. Salah Amiri,
Assistant Director General for Environment and Public Health Services Sector and
Eng. Abdul Majeed Al Saifaie,
Director of the Waste Management Department Dubai Municipality
on 4th June 2013 at the Award Ceremony held at Dubai Municipality Club Dubai.
Simran Vedvyas founder SynergY Received Recognition and Appreciation as Winner Awarded by
Emirates Environmental Group for being the
Top Collector Tetrapak 2012-2013
Award given by H E Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer,
Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy
Managing Director and CEO
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
Simran Vedvyas also Received Recognition and Appreciation Certificate by Emirates Environmental Group for being among Top 10 Collectors' Paper 2012-2013
Emirates Environmental Group for being the
Top Collector Tetrapak 2012-2013
Award given by H E Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer,
Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy
Managing Director and CEO
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
Simran Vedvyas also Received Recognition and Appreciation Certificate by Emirates Environmental Group for being among Top 10 Collectors' Paper 2012-2013
SynergY Received Recognition and Appreciation Awarded by
Dubai Municipality for Green Initiative by
Planting 120 trees at Landfill site on Earth Day 2013
SynergY Founder Simran Vedvyas also was honored and recognized as 'Individual with a Green Vision'
EARTH DAY 2013
SynergY Receives Appreciation Award by DEWA for Eco-Initiative and Enthusiastic Participation at Earth Hour 2013
It was momentous for SynergY to receive the Award for the
Initiative and Enthusiastic Participation during EARTH HOUR 2013
by H E Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer,
Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy
Managing Director and CEO
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
EARTH HOUR 2013