FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nominations for the 2011 Sustainability Award are now being accepted
The Environmental Center is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Sustainability Awards. Nominations will be accepted through August 31st. Awards will be given to a citizen, business and organization (agency and nonprofit), that is leading the way to a sustainable future in Central Oregon.
Nominations for the 2011 Sustainability Award are now being accepted
The Environmental Center is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Sustainability Awards. Nominations will be accepted through August 31st. Awards will be given to a citizen, business and organization (agency and nonprofit), that is leading the way to a sustainable future in Central Oregon.
Nomination forms and information about the awards can be found on The Environmental Center’s website at www.envirocenter.org. Self-nominations are encouraged.
The Environmental Center hosts the annual Sustainability Awards as a way of highlighting the determined and persistent change makers—in business, government, nonprofit, and the community—who 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.
The awards ceremony will take place on October 13th, 2011 at the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend.
Last year’s awards went to:
Citizen – Mark Petersen
Small Business – Brilliant Environmental Building Products
Large Business – Steele Associates Architects, LLC
Nonprofit – Bend Area Habitat for Humanity
Government Agency – Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District
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.
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