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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Town Seeks Nominations for 2011 Tolbert Environmental
Achievement Awards
Leesburg, VA (January 12, 2011) – The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission is seeking
nominations for the 2011 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards. This award program
recognizes students, community groups, and individuals who conduct or participate in activities
that benefit the Town’s environment. Nominations must be submitted by close of business on
Tuesday, February 15, 2011.
Examples of activities that benefit the Town’s environment include:
• Participation in recycling and use of recycled materials (including composting, collection
programs for materials that are recyclable or reusable)
• Pollution prevention
• Waste reduction
• Protection of the natural environment
• Clean up of litter or debris
• Beautification of the environment
• Environmental education
• Monitoring the condition of Leesburg’s environment (streams, habitat, etc.)
Nominations should be sent to Irish Grandfield, Environmental Planner, at
igrandfield@leesburgva.gov and should include a narrative, limited to one page, describing the
person or group nominated and why they deserve to be recognized. Please be specific about
their efforts and achievements and include quantifiable measures of success if possible. Photos
and other supplemental information may also be submitted. For more information, please visit
www.leesburgisgreen.com.
The 2011 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards will be presented at 7:30 pm on April 26,
2011 at the Town Council Meeting.
Contact:
Irish Grandfield
Environmental Planner
igrandfield@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2766
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