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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
October 10, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Town Seeks Nominations for 2017 Tolbert Environmental
Achievement Awards
Leesburg, VA (October 10, 2017) – The Leesburg Environmental Advisory Commission is seeking
nominations for the 2017 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, November 17, 2017.
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 one page, describing the person or group nominated
and why they deserve to be recognized. Be specific about their efforts and achievements and
include quantifiable measures of success if possible. Photos and other supplemental
information may be included. For more information about the Tolbert Awards, visit
www.leesburgisgreen.com.
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