Earth Day Award Nominations

Kitsap County Solid Waste Division is sponsoring the 20th annual Earth Day Awards, presented to individual citizens, organizations, schools, clubs and businesses for their innovative environmental programs or projects. Nominations are sought for exemplary environmental leadership in sustainability, waste reduction, recycling and hazardous waste management. Outstanding achievers make a difference in their choices and lead the way as they make others aware of environmental issues.

Click here for nomination form.

The following Earth Day Awards recognize individuals, schools, clubs, organizations or businesses:

Partners in Environmental Education
Recipient integrates the concepts of waste reduction, recycling, and/or sustainability into basic curriculum or specialized program.

Best Hazardous Waste Program
Recipient creates a safer environment by using alternatives to hazardous products by changing practices or processes.

Excellence in Recycling
Recipient acts to further recycling, uses innovative programs, ideas and efforts, or whose influence has increased recycling in their community.

Excellence in Environmental Leadership
Recipient demonstrates a leadership role in sustainability, waste reduction, recycling, hazardous waste management or green building.

Submissions must be received by the end of business on Friday March 16, 2012. The awards committee reserves the right to move submissions into other categories. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Award winners will be recognized at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 23, 2012 with a reception following.

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Staff Contact:  Toni Fuller, Solid Waste Technician (360) 337-4472

Kitsap County Public Works
Solid Waste Division
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
solidwaste@co.kitsap.wa.us