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CRRA’s Annual Awards Program

The California Resource Recovery Association is announcing their call for nominations for its Annual Awards Program. Awards will be presented August 8, 2006 during the 30th annual CRRA Conference at The Fairmont Hotel in San Jose . You are invited to share the programs and successes achieved by you and your colleagues who are “going above and beyond” in their efforts to prevent waste, reuse materials, recycle, compost, buy recycled and build “green.” It is CRRA’s intent to praise innovative achievers in California , publicize their successes and share successful efforts throughout the state. Deadline June 2, 2006. APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

2006 Awards Categories

Recycler of the Year ~ Awarded to an individual who has significantly contributed to resource conservation throughout their career in California . Ron Greitzer, L.A. Fibers

Pavitra Crimmel Innovative Reuse Award
Pavitra was instrumental in championing the promotion and implementation of successful reuse programs. In her honor, this award recognizes special achievement by a private business, government agency, community based organization or school in the reuse of materials. From Our Feet, Palo Alto, CA

Innovative Construction & Demolition Debris Diversion Award ~ Awarded to a private business, government agency or community based organization that has excelled in the reduction and recycling of materials generated through construction and/or demolition activities. Sonrise Consolidated, Inc., Livermore, CA

Innovative Organics Program ~ Awarded to a business, government agency, community based organization or school to recognize excellence in the production, marketing and/or utilization of organic materials. Z-Best Composting Facility, Gilroy, CA

Innovative “Closing the Loop ” Commitment ~ Awarded to a business, government agency, community based organization or school that has implemented an innovative program that features the procurement of products that reduce waste, have recycled content and/or are safer alternatives to toxic products. Recycled Products Cooperative, Encinitas, CA

Innovative Recycling Program ~ Awarded to a business, government agency, community based organization or school that has excelled in implementing and carrying out a recycling and/or diversion program. Interior Removal Specialist, Inc.,
South Gate, CA

Innovative Waste Prevention Program ~ Awarded to a business, government agency, community based organization or school that has taken the steps to evaluate their wastestream and has successfully implemented a program that prevents the generation of waste. BayROC 2006 Stop Junk Mail Campaign

Innovative HHW/U-Waste/E-waste Program ~ Awarded to a business, government agency or community based organization to recognize innovation and excellence in diverting HHW/U-Waste/E-waste materials from disposal. Goodwill/VRS Electronics Reuse & Recycling Program, San Francisco, CA

Zero Waste Achievement Award ~ Awarded to a progressive business, government agency, community based organization or school that has made the commitment to zero waste, implemented outreach programs and excelled toward the achievement of their zero waste goal. Ricoh Electronics Inc., Tustin, CA

“Next Generation” Recycler Award ~ This award is specifically designed to promote the next generation of Recyclers/“Zero Wasters” in California . It will be awarded to an individual youth or youth group that has clearly set themselves apart from their peers in promoting waste prevention, recycling, composting, zero waste, or buying recycled. Mona Abdi, Kearny High School, San Diego

Rick Best Environmental Advocacy Award:
David Tam

CRRA 2006 Service Award:
Stephen Bantillo, City of San José

Award Selection Criteria
Each award category will be evaluated on the basis of how the program and/or work of the nominee resulted in:

  • Creative problem solving
  • Development of innovative solutions, approaches and/or partnerships
  • Conservation, recovery and/or long-term benefit to resources
  • Increased public awareness and participation
  • A model for others to follow
  • A measurable contribution to the diversion of materials from the landfill, specifically noting the tonnage diverted and dollar savings
  • A measurable impact on the development of markets for reclaimed materials
  • Inspiration of others and demonstration of leadership in the field

Application Procedures
Award nominations MUST include:

  • Completed nomination application form. Application must be completed by a CRRA member in good standing as of the application date.
  • A one-page, one-sided program summary that includes the program’s history, key achievements and distinguishing characteristics.
  • A brief, clearly labeled response to each of the noted award selection criterion. Total responses to all of the criteria should not exceed four double sided pages.
  • Send 6 complete nomination packets to the awards Chair. Each nomination packet should contain one copy of all nomination materials, including the nomination form.

Application “NO No’s”:

  • NO videos or promotional items/premiums
  • NO notebooks, binders, plastic folders or any other materials to enclose your application

 Awards Nomination Application (doc)