Mountain Spirit Award
The Mountain Spirit Award is awarded each year to a young individual, between the ages of 15 and 25, who seeks to initiate positive change to celebrate, protect and advocate for the outdoors. Through this award we seek to acknowledge the work of exemplary individuals that share our common values of creating a positive social impact through connection to outdoor spaces.
Nominees are: Between 15 and 25 years old and currently residing in Alberta
Applications are closed and will open for Fall 2025
Find out more about the 2024 recipient Léa Flowers Nelson
below.
Léa Flowers Nelson
2024 Award Recipient Léa Flowers Nelson
Léa (pronounced lay-ah) has been a part of the Canadian Rockies Youth Network (CRYN) since grade 10 and is now in grade 12 continuing their work with CRYN.
The Canadian Rockies Youth Network is a youth led organization that works to promote Indigenous perspectives and bring youth across Alberta with a shared passion for environmental activism to take action against the climate crisis.
Léa is a passionate individual who always does their best and challenges herself. Over the summer her biggest challenge and highlight was participating in the Girls* on Ice Canada Illecillewaet expedition. Currently she is working on the Canadian Rockies Youth Network administration team and is the co leader of her school’s environmental club.
Recognizing the Recipient of the Festival Mountain Spirit Award
The annual Mountain Spirit Award recipient receives recognition on the Festival Website, on-stage during Radical Reels, a $1000 cash award, and a selection of prizes from Festival Partners.
For more information please contact:
Banff Mountain Film Festival Office
1.403.462.6347