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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Town Seeks Nominations for 2013 Tolbert Environmental
Achievement Awards
Leesburg, VA (March 4, 2013) – The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission is seeking
nominations for the 2013 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, March 29, 2013.
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 few sentences describing the person or group
nominated and why they deserve to be recognized. Please be specific about their efforts and
achievements. Photos and other supplemental information may also be submitted. For more
information, please visit www.leesburgisgreen.com.
The 2013 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards will be presented at a Town Council
Meeting in May.
Contact:
Irish Grandfield
Senior Environmental Planner
igrandfield@leesburgva.gov
703‐771‐2766
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