Awards - TK Ranch Recognition

Over the years both Dylan and Colleen Biggs have bee recognized for their commitment to the environment, animal welfare and sustainable agriculture.

In 1987 Colleen received the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society's Volunteer of the Year Award. In 1990 she received the Heidi Schaefer Wilderness Preservation Award from the same organization. Both of these awards recognized her hard work and commitment to conserving Alberta's parks and wilderness areas.

In 1993 Colleen was nominated for the Coronation Citizen of the Year award. She and Dylan fought to prevent Edmonton from transporting all of its municipal solid waste to a landfill close to Coronation. Colleen published a weekly article in the local paper advocating sustainable waste management for several months during the public hearing process. She was recognized for her leadership and commitment to the community.

In 1998 Dylan and Colleen received the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Farmer of the Year Award. This was in response to their strong position on farm animal welfare and Dylan's leadership in the field of low stress livestock handling.

In 2000 both Dylan and Colleen received the Growing Alberta Environmental Stewardship Award for their leadership and commitment to the food system and environmental sustainability.

In 2004 TK Ranch was nominated for an Emerald Award for their commitment to the environment and sustainable agriculture.