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2010 Sustainability Awards - Call for Nominations

For more information: Nikki Roemmer, 541-385-6908 x 11

On October 14, 2010, The Environmental Center will honor a business, organization (government agency or nonprofit) and individual that is pushing the sustainability envelope in Central Oregon. 

Determined and persistent change makers—in business, government, nonprofit organizations, and the community—are essential to achieving a sustainable future.  By showcasing their commitment to a healthy environment, a vibrant economy, and an equitable society, we hope to inspire even more sustainable action in Central Oregon.

Nominations for the 2010 Sustainability Awards will be accepted from the public September 1 – 22, 2010. The winners will be announced at the awards event at the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend on Thursday, October 14th.

Nomination instructions and forms are available on The Environmental Center’s website at www.envirocenter.org.  Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged, especially for businesses and other organizations.

For more information about nominations, call 541-385-6908 x 11 or visit www.envirocenter.org.

About The Environmental Center

The Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon.  We translate sustainability into practical action in order to create a healthy future for people and the planet. 

Our programs incorporate education and advocacy to advance our vision of a sustainable Central Oregon. They include: zero waste of materials, energy and water; advocating for a regional public transit system; youth education; advocating for and supporting sustainability initiatives by local governments and businesses, and operating a community campus that demonstrates sustainability in action.

Find us on the web at www.envirocenter.org or at our public facility at 16 NW Kansas Avenue in downtown Bend, Oregon.