Recycle Colorado is proud to announce the recipients of the 2019 Recycling Awards. Winners were nominated by their peers in recognition of their contributions to or promotion of recycling and waste reduction. This year’s awards highlight champions for recycling in rural Colorado, lawmakers dedicated to waste diversion, and businesses that exemplify waste reduction best practices.
The honorees:
- Outstanding Business Recycling/Diversion Program
Leopold Bros. - Outstanding Business Recycling/Diversion Program
Eco Brands Group - Outstanding Nonprofit Recycling/Diversion Program
We Don’t Waste - Outstanding Outreach
KGNU - Outstanding Elected Official - State
Senator Kevin Priola and Senator Faith Winter - Outstanding Elected Official - Local
Policy Advisory Committee to the Regional Wasteshed Coalition - 'Cara Russell' Rising Star
Alex Richardson, Green Girl Recycling - 'Mereth Meade' Volunteer of the Year
Kim Miller, City of Fort Collins - Recycler of the Year
EverGreen ZeroWaste - Lifetime Achievement
Cliff Henry, Yuma County
The awards will be presented at the annual Recycling Awards Gala, Monday evening, June 10, at Brues Alehouse in Pueblo, Colorado. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advance. The Recycling Awards Gala is part of the Summit for Recycling conference, hosted by Recycle Colorado.
The Summit for Recycling is designed to support recycling professionals with tools, resources and information that will guide them in their efforts to advance recycling. The conference schedule is complete with workshops, panel discussions, exhibit hall, site tours, silent auction and networking opportunities.
For more information about the Recycling Awards, visit 2019recyclingawards.wordpress.com or contact Awards Committee Chair Lisa Skumatz.
