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 during the 31st annual CRRA Conference in San Pedro, July 29 - August 1, 2007. 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 outstanding achievers in California, publicize their successes and share successful efforts throughout the state. Deadline Friday, April 20th, 2007 by 5:00pm NOW CLOSED

2007 Awards Categories

Recycler of the Year ~ Awarded to an individual who has significantly contributed to resource conservation throughout their career in California. Judi Gregory

Pavitra Crimmel 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. Last Chance Merchantile

Outstanding 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. City of Cathedral City

Outstand 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. E.J. Harrison & Sons

Outstanding 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. City of San Fernando

Outstanding 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. City of Cathedral City, WaterSmart Landscapes

Outstanding 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. County of Santa Clara HHW Program

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. CEC Electronic Waste Recycling
 
“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.
Rudy Vargas

Rick Best Environmental Advocacy Award:
John Davis and Terry Tamminen

CRRA 2007 Service Award:
Bill Worrell

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