We are thrilled to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the 2018 Environmental Leadership Awards, which will be presented and recognized during a special ceremony and dinner at our Texas Recycling Summit on October 30, in Galveston, Texas. In efforts to recognize true stewards of environmental change in Texas from individuals, communities, organizations and businesses, these awards are a great way for us to work together, influence, and challenge one another to make an impact in recycling, composting, sustainable materials management, public education and outreach, special event recycling, and more.
And the winners are…
Linda B. Smith Memorial Award for Outstanding Environmental Youth Education and Outreach Program
1st Place: Texas Disposal Systems Eco Academy
Honorable Mention: Zavala School Garden
Excellence in Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling/Reuse
1st Place: Champion Waste & Recycling Services
Honorable Mention: Recon Services
Outstanding Recycling Special Event
1st Place: City of Allen
Honorable Mention: City of Georgetown Red Poppy Festival
Cis Myers Sustainability Leadership Award
1st Place: City of Allen
Honorable Mention: Office Depot
Outstanding Environmental Public Education and Outreach Program
1st Place: City of New Braunfels
Honorable Mention: Fort Hood Recycle
Outstanding Recycling Partnership
1st Place: Trashbusters & The Canyons Apartments
Honorable Mention: City of Garland & The Recycling Partnership
Rick Fuszek Memorial Award for Outstanding Sustainable Materials Management
1st Place: Community Waste Disposal
Outstanding Compost Program
1st Place: Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Honorable Mention: Keller Compost
Volunteer of the Year Recognition
Captain Kandice Reyes, Fort Hood Recycle
Becky Perdue, City of Allen
Jason Malewiski, City of Azle
Marie Reis, City of Nolanville