Georgia Recycling Coalition Announces Awards

The Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) will honor four members, three schools and a public relations firm at its 18^th annual conference in St. Simon’s Island, Ga. on Aug. 25, 2009. The Spirit of Green Awards is in its second year of annually recognizing accomplishments in recycling and waste reduction in Georgia. The 2009 categories/winners include:

• Volunteer of the Year
  Jennifer Szabo, Georgia Dept of Community Affairs
  GRC Members who have provided the organization with value added benefits toward achieving the mission
  
• Outstanding Institutional Program
  Emory Recycles
  May include college, university, military installations or campus/industrial entities
   
• Outstanding Government/Community Program
  Dalton Whitfield SWMA
  Local programs that exemplify comprehensive and sustainable components and practices
  
• Outstanding Corporate Leader
  Power Partners Inc
  Businesses that have implemented exemplary waste reduction/recycling programs for their industry
   
• Outstanding School Recycling Awards
  Recognizing Excellence in Recycling & Waste Reduction in Georgia
  - Chase Street Elementary, Clarke County
  - Simpson Middle School, Cobb County
  - The Lovett School, Atlanta 
  
• Innovation Award
  Hill & Knowlton for “I Don’t Recycle” Campaign
  Individual or entity exemplifying unique programs or processes toward increased recovery

The Georgia Recycling Coalition’s mission is to promote and enhance waste reduction and recycling programs and activities in the state. It is comprised of members representing all sectors of the recycling industry. GRC is an affiliate of the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) and was awarded the Recycling Coalition of the Year for 2008 by NRC.