Nominate someone for McHenry’s Green Awards

Submitted by McHenry County Department of Health

Are you currently involved with a waste reduction or recycling program?

McHenry County Department of Health would like you to submit a nomination for the 2012 McHenry County Green Awards. Established in 1994, the award recognizes the waste reduction, recycling and conservation efforts of businesses, institutions, organizations and residents in the county.

The Green Award is a good reminder of the important role everyone has in improving a community’s environment through waste reduction and recycling.

Nominations should be submitted to Kristy Hecke, Solid Waste Manager, at klhecke@co.mchenry.il.us or by fax, (815) 334-4637. Forms are available online at www.mcdh.info; deadline is Friday, March 30.

Entries will be considered based on environmentally sound waste reduction or recycling efforts, innovation and education. Award winners will be recognized at the 2012 Public Health Week breakfast April 16 and at the McHenry County Board meeting April 17.

One award will be chosen from each of these categories.

타 Businesses retail, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing;

타 Institutions such as schools, hospitals, long term care, government;

타 Organizations associations, clubs, volunteer groups;

타 Individuals.

For details, call (815) 334-4585.