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For more information:  Nicole Baumann, 541-385-6908 x 18

Tickets now available for the 2010 Sustainability Awards

A limited number of tickets are now available for the 2010 Sustainability Awards on October 14th at the OXFORD hotel in downtown Bend. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited and this event will sell out. Tickets are $15 per person. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and a no-host bar will be available for guests. The event is scheduled from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.  The OXFORD hotel is located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue in downtown Bend.

The Environmental Center will honor a business, organization (government agency or nonprofit) and individual who are 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.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.envirocenter.org. For more information about nominations or to attend the event, call 541-385-6908 x18 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.