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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release Media Contact:
Betsy Fields, Research & Communications Manager
bfields@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Town Seeks Nominations for 2015 Tolbert Environmental
Achievement Awards
Leesburg, VA (September 2, 2015) – The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission is
seeking nominations for the 2015 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, October 16, 2015.
Examples of 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.)
Nominations should be sent to Irish Grandfield, Senior Planner, at igrandfield@leesburgva.gov
and should include a narrative, limited to 300 words, 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, including the 2015
nomination form, please visit www.leesburgisgreen.com.
The 2015 Tolbert Environmental Achievement Awards will be presented at the Leesburg Town
Council Meeting at 7:30 pm on December 8, 2015.
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