The Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Matsqui hosts its second annual Abbotsford Environmental Leadership Awards at the end of January.

The annual awards acknowledge the initiative, dedication and hard work put into caring for the local environment and protecting Abbotsford's natural heritage.

The event is Jan. 31 starting at 6 p.m., featuring a dinner, awards reception, and keynote speaker: former minister of environment Barry Penner. Tickets are $45, available at 604-853-2152 or vandalfsen@shaw.ca. See abbotsfordmatsquirotary.org/.