Town of Leesburg Seeks Nominations for 2012 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards
The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission is seeking nominations for the 2012 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards. This award program recognizes students, community groups, and individuals who conduct or participate in activities that benefit the Town’s environment. Nominations must be submitted by close of business on Friday, March 16, 2012.
Examples of activities that benefit the Town’s environment include:
- Participation in recycling and use of recycled materials (including composting, collection programs for materials that are recyclable or reusable)
- Pollution prevention
- Waste reduction
- Protection of the natural environment
- Clean up of litter or debris
- Beautification of the environment
- Environmental education
- Monitoring the condition of Leesburg’s environment (streams, habitat, etc.)
Nominations should include a narrative, limited to one page, describing the person or group nominated and why they deserve to be recognized. Please be specific about their efforts and achievements and include quantifiable measures of success if possible. Photos and other supplemental information may also be submitted. Nominations may be submitted via email to igrandfield@leesburgva.gov or mailed to Irish Grandfield, Senior Environmental Planner, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176. For more information, please visit www.leesburgisgreen.com.
The 2012 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards will be presented on April 24, 2012 at the Leesburg Town Council Meeting.
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on Feb 14 2012. Filed under Leesburg Va News.
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