Deadline Extended for Environmental Excellence Awards

The City of Woodbury has extended the deadline for the sixth annual Environmental Excellence Awards.

Nominations will now be accepted through Friday, Sept. 13.

The awards were developed in 2008 by the Woodbury Sustainability Committee to recognize businesses, non-profits, schools, and residents that are making Woodbury a more sustainable community through innovative programs and practices that demonstrate environmental leadership.

Applicants may nominate themselves or be nominated by another individual. The program features 10 award categories: green building, green remodeling, waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, energy efficiency and conservation, use of renewable or alternative energy, sustainable business practices, environmental education and awareness, innovative storm water management practices, and youth leadership.

Nominated businesses, organizations, or individuals must operate or reside within the City of Woodbury. Similarly, nominated projects must be located within the city.

Completed nominations are due at City Hall by, Friday, Sept. 13. To access the nomination form, or for more information about the program, visit the Environmental Excellence Awards page on the city's website. Applications also can be picked up at City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road.

Awards will be presented by Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens at a City Council meeting.

For more information, contact Jennifer McLoughlin, sustainability specialist, at
(651) 714-3522.