HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2019-12-05 Tolbert Award nominations sought
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
December 6, 2019
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Public Information Assistant
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Town Seeks Nominations for 2019 Tolbert Environmental
Achievement Awards
Leesburg, VA (December 6, 2019) – The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) is
seeking nominations for the 2019 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 Friday, January 3, 2020.
Activities that benefit the Town’s environment include:
• Innovative use of recycled materials (including composting, collection programs for
materials that are recyclable or reusable)
• Pollution prevention
• Waste reduction
• Protection of the natural environment
• Habitat Improvement
• Beautification of the environment
• Environmental education
• Monitoring the condition of Leesburg’s environment (streams, habitat, etc.)
To make a nomination, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/eac and click the link to fill out the
nomination form. The form requests a brief narrative describing the person or group being
nominated, why they deserve to be recognized and contact information for the person making
the nomination. 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. The 2019 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards will be presented at a
future Leesburg Town Council meeting.
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