Clark County accepting nominations for Green Awards

Clark County is accepting nominations for its annual Green Awards, a program through the county Public Health Department that recognizes business, groups and individuals for their work in promoting environmental sustainability and stewardship.

The award categories are:

• Green Business Award for a business with at least 26 employees.

• Green Business Award for a business with fewer than 26 employees.

• Green Business Award for a nonprofit or government organization.

• Green Apple Award for a local school district employee or volunteer who inspires environmental leadership in students.

Nomination forms are available online at www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/greenawards. Submission instructions are on the form, and the deadline for nominations deadline is 5 p.m. Jan. 15. Self-nominations are accepted.

“The intent of the Green Awards is to shine a spotlight on individuals and organizations that are achieving positive environmental results and giving back to the community,” Sarah Keirns, environmental outreach specialist at Clark County Public Health, said in a news release.

The 2018 Green Awards winners included Corwin Beverage, which recycled 100,000 pounds of material in 2017 and upgraded its warehouse to use energy-efficient lighting, and Bikram Yoga Hazel Dell, which has state-of-the-art insulation and uses Energy Star-rated heating for hot yoga classes. Ali Coker, who leads the Camas High School green team, received the Green Apple Award for inspiring students to serve at tree planting parties and other community events.

Public Health will announce 2019’s winners at the Green Awards event 6 p.m. March 20 at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver.