Reno, NV. – Local non-profit GreenUP, is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations for the annual Golden Pinecone Environmental Awards that take place on March 28th at the Peppermill. The awards are presented yearly to outstanding organizations and individuals for their achievements toward improving and sustaining the environment. Winner will be chosen in each of the following categories:
- Individual
- Non-profit Organization or Federal/State Agency
- Business
- Public Figure/Servant (elected or appointed official)/ Agency Representative (staff person)
- Youth Leadership
- Educational Programming
Nomination forms are available online at http://greenupnow.biz/golden-pinecone/. Previous winners are not eligible, but updated resubmissions are encouraged for previous nominations. The same individual or organization may be nominated for more than one category.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, March 8. Nomination forms may be emailed to greenupreno@yahoo.com. For questions, contact Vanessa Browne at (775) 287-8407, or email any concerns to greenupreno@yahoo.com.
The awards recognize individuals and organizations for their efforts to make our community environmentally healthy and safe, and to promote sustainable living practices.
The awards will be presented on March 28th at the Annual Pinecone Ball. Winners will be selected by a panel composed of community environmental experts and leaders.
GreenUP was organized in 2007, by community environmental advocates as a resource of sustainability expertise, networking, and inspiration to foster a greater sustainable business culture and economy in the Truckee Meadows. GreenUP promotes voluntary sustainable business, government, and nonprofit organizational strategies that fit the needs of our unique environment. It currently operates as a chapter of the Sierra Green Building Association.