Submit a nomination for McHenry County Green Awards

Each year, the McHenry County Green Awards recognize the waste reduction, recycling and conservation efforts of businesses, institutions, organizations and residents in the county. These innovative programs positively impact our community and recycling rates, provide services to our residents and represent examples to others interested in providing similar services.

McHenry County Department of Health invites you to submit a nomination for the 2015 McHenry County Green Awards. Submit nominations 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 and nominations will be accepted through March 16.

Entries will be considered based on environmentally sound waste reduction or recycling efforts, innovation and education. Award winners will be selected by the McHenry County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, will be formally recognized and will be posted on the Department's Solid Waste Program webpage. One award will be chosen for each of the following categories:

• Business: manufacturing, retail, offices, hotels, restaurants

• Institution: schools, hospitals, long term care facilities, government

• Organization: associations, clubs, volunteer groups

• Individual

Previous award winners are posted on the Solid Waste Program webpage www.mcdh.info.

For additional information, call Kristy Hecke at (815) 334-4585.