2011 Sustainability Awards

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Sustainability Awards!

Individual: Matt Shinderman

Small Business: Pacific Crest Affordable Housing

Large Business: NorthWest Crossing

Organization: Bend-La Pine Schools

Innovation: Sara Bella* Upcycled

Innovation: Bend Broadband - Vault Data Center

Click here for a complete list of nominees, finalists and winners.

Thank you to Cylvia Hayes, First Lady of Oregon, for delivering the keynote remarks at the event. It was great having you back in Central Oregon!

This year's awards were hand-crafted by local artist Hunter Dahlberg.

Thank you to this year's Nominations Review Committee:

Jorden Swart - Jorden owns Brilliant Environmental Building Products in downtown Bend. His businesses received the 2010 Sustainability Award—Small Business.

Lindsey Lombard - Lindsey is the Finance Director for the Bend Park and Recreation District, which received the 2011 Sustainability Award—Government.

Bruce Abernethy - Bruce is a grant writer with the Bend La Pine Schools and has served on a variety of local elected governing positions, including Bend City Council and Mayor.

Rhonda Ealy - Rhonda owns Strictly Organic Coffee in Bend.

Diana Fischetti - Diana is a commercial outreach specialist with Energy Trust of Oregon and Earth Advantage Institute and serves on the Board of Directors of The Environmental Center.

Michael LaLonde - Michael is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Deschutes Brewery.

Mark Capell - Mark Capell owns CMIT Solutions of Central Oregon and serves on the Bend City Council.

Jennifer Letz - Jennifer is the Sustainability Operations Specialist for the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests.

Mark Petersen - Mark is the Director of Hospitality Services at St. Charles Health System in Bend and received the 2010 Sustainability Award—Individual.