AOR recognized individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to recycling and waste prevention at Sustainable Oregon 2012, its 34th annual conference and tradeshow, on June 8, 2012 in Bend, OR.

Recycler of the Year - Company
Kroger Clackamas Bakery

Recycler of the Year - Government
City of Portland

Leadership in Sustainable Practices
Pacific Natural Foods

Leadership in Waste Prevention
Jeramy Padrick, Hillyer's Mid-City Ford 

Lifetime Achievement Award
Meg Lynch