Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers have introduced the winners of the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards.
The winners might be formally acknowledged at an awards ceremony July 25 in Franklin for his or her achievements and constructive impression on the state’s pure sources and communities.
“We are proud to recognize those who work diligently to protect Tennessee’s unmatched beauty and natural resources,” Lee mentioned. “They exemplify a commitment to conservation and responsible stewardship, and we commend them for their excellent work.”
“This is an impressive list of winners, and we are glad TDEC can once again present these awards,” Salyers added. “The winners go above and beyond expectations, and we congratulate them for their achievements.”
The Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards program acknowledges distinctive voluntary actions that enhance or defend the setting and pure sources with initiatives or initiatives not required by regulation or regulation.
In its thirty sixth 12 months, the awards program covers the next classes: agriculture and forestry, constructing inexperienced, clear air, vitality and renewable sources, environmental training and outreach, supplies administration, pure sources, sustainable efficiency and water high quality.
The 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award recipients are:
Entity |
County |
Category |
225 Polk Avenue – Hastings Architecture |
Davidson |
Building Green |
City of Maryville Water and Sewer Department |
Blount |
Water Quality |
FirstBank Amphitheater |
Williamson |
Natural Resources |
Florim USA Inc. |
Montgomery |
Sustainable Performance |
Pathway Lending |
Statewide |
Energy and Renewable Resources |
Rockwood Sustainable Solutions LLC. |
Wilson |
Materials Management |
Sam Pleasants Cattle Farm |
Fayette |
Agriculture and Forestry |
SkyNano Technologies |
Knox |
Clean Air |
West Tennessee Regional Recycling Hub |
Chester |
Environmental Education and Outreach |
Turnip Green Creative Reuse is acknowledged with the Pursuit of Excellence Award, which acknowledges previous award winners who proceed to reveal a excessive regard for environmental stewardship.
The Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Award might be introduced on the awards ceremony.
A panel of 9 professionals representing agriculture, conservation, forestry, setting and educational professions judged greater than 60 nominations and chosen this 12 months’s award recipients based mostly on standards together with on-the-ground environmental achievement, innovation, transferability, partnerships and public training.
More details about the awards program is obtainable at www.tn.gov.