Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is accepting nominations for the 2020 Green Awards, an annual program recognizing excellence in environmental sustainability.

Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations of organizations and individuals who consider the environment in decision-making and practices. Self-nominations are accepted.

Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:

• Green Business Award for a business with 25 or fewer employees
• Green Business Award for a business with more than 25 employees
• Green Business Award for a nonprofit or government organization
• Green Neighbor Award for an individual resident who goes above and beyond in modeling green living
• Green Apple Award for an individual involved in school (public or private) sustainability initiatives, projects and programs

Online nomination forms are available at www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/greenawards. Submission instructions are on the form. The nomination deadline is Friday, Jan. 10.

“The intent of the Green Awards is to shine a spotlight on leaders who are achieving positive environmental results and giving back to the community,” said Sarah Keirns, environmental outreach specialist at Clark County Public Health.

The 2019 Green Awards winners included Barre3 Felida, which reduced waste by offering towel service and encouraging clients to use water bottle refilling stations, and Columbia Springs, which features sustainable design elements throughout the historic site. Rebecca Morris received the Green Apple Award for leading the La Center High School Environmental Action Team to platinum status with Washington Green Schools.

More than 200 people attended the 2019 Green Awards and enjoyed Clark County-inspired improv comedy and video presentations about the winners.

The 2020 winners will be announced at the Green Awards Wednesday, March 18 at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St.

CONTACT
Marissa Armstrong
Communications specialist
Public Health
564.397.7307
marissa.armstrong@clark.wa.gov