Every spring, Metro Waste Authority recognizes businesses, institutions and individuals for the positive environmental impacts they have on our communities. The Annual Dinner is a time for Metro Waste Authority and attendees to honor those who constantly work to take care of central Iowa's environment. And it's a time for us to acknowledge and be inspired by the energy, determination and creativity of our environmental stewards. Please help us celebrate our recent winners by reading more about their contributions below.
To learn more about the 2010 Environmental Stewardship Winners click here.
2003 Winners
City of Ankeny
Recognized its initiatives to promote recycling at city facilities and in the community. The city formally adopted principles of environmental stewardship reflecting its commitment to sustainable development, conservation design practices and the management of water quality and quantity. The Prairie Ridge Sports Complex is the largest porous asphalt project completed to date in Iowa. In addition, bioretention projects, native grasses and prairie planting projects and the 1000-acre Prairie Trail development demonstrate Ankeny's commitment to environmentally sound practices.
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The Companies of Clarke- John J. Clarke, CEO
For its strong management and company-wide support of its recycling program.
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Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority – Jim Sharp, Building and Grounds Supervisor
For its comprehensive approach to recycling.
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FBL Financial Group, Inc. – Kurt Larsen, Facility V. P.
For its ongoing commitment to recycling in spite of tight economic conditions.
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Nicole Hinton
For her leadership in starting a successful recycling program among the many tenants of the Greater Des Moines Partnership Building.
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Iowa Army National Guard - Camp Dodge - Major Matt Pitstick
For its comprehensive approach to recycling and waste reduction.
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Library Binding Services – Jeff Saxton
For its long commitment to recycling.
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McCombs Middle School - Charlie Baumert from the YMCA and student Vicente Vasquez
For its broad-based support and innovative approach to recycling.
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John Quinn II
For his accomplishments in incorporating recycling into student life at Drake University.
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Ruan Center - Archie Brooks
For its ongoing, long-term commitment to recycling as an important business function.
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Terrus Real Estate Group - Gary Lentzkow
For its support of recycling with its many tenants across the metro area.
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