Nominations sought for King County’s Earth Heroes at School awards program
Published 4:22 pm Monday, March 2, 2015
King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to recognize the leaders, educators and advocates whose everyday actions help save the planet through the Earth Heroes at School program.
“Teaching children the value of protecting our environment is one of the most valuable lessons we can give them,” said Constantine. “Recognizing the Earth Heroes in our schools honors the very best among those encouraging conservation and stewardship every day.”
King County is now seeking nominations for the 2015 Earth Heroes at School awards program, which honors students, teachers, staff, school volunteers, programs and even entire schools that are actively protecting the environment and teaching others to do the same.
Nominations for the 2015 Earth Heroes at School are due March 13, and winners will be honored at an event this spring. Earth Heroes can be nominated by colleagues, classmates and the public. Self-nominations are also encouraged.
Nomination forms are available by contacting Donna Miscolta at (206) 477-5282, donna.miscolta@kingcounty.gov, and online at http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/education/earth-heroes.asp.
Nominations can be made in any of the following categories:
• Waste reduction, reuse or recycling
• Food-waste prevention or food-waste collection for composting
• Household hazardous waste prevention or management
• Sustainable gardening, landscaping or building
• Climate change education or greenhouse gas emissions reduction
