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• Recycler of the Year-​ An individual nomin​a​ted for Recycler of the Year might also be doing an incredible job in some of the other areas, like waste reduction or reuse. Please tell us as much about their story as you can and don’t fear that you are writing too much, no trees are being harmed from your efforts.

• Sustainable Business of the Year - Sustainability has been defined as a pattern of resource use that meets human needs while preserving the environment so that needs can be met not only in the present, but also in future generations. Sustainable organizations are aware of their place in the community and are mindful of their impacts on the environment – especially in areas of solid waste (reduction, recycling and reuse), energy conservation, water conservation and wastewater pollution prevention. Nominees in this category merit this award because of their outstanding efforts and/or leadership to foster sustainability in their organization and/or the community.

• EarthWISE Buisness of the Year​- Nominees in this category merit this award because of their outstanding efforts in continually reducing their environmental bottom line and improving their progress on the continuum of qualifying EarthWISE criteria. EarthWISE certified businesses are committed to working toward sustainability and have documented efforts to refine their practices to protect the environment in their community. Only businesses that are EarthWISE ce​rtified prior to January 1, 2015, are eligible for nomination in this category.​

• Green Apple Award- Nominees in this category may be classroom teachers or someone involved in general public education. This environmental educator not only imparts knowledge about the natural world, but provides meaningful and constructive ways for students or the public ​to interact with it.

• Green Product/Service of the Year- This category was created to honor those companies or organizations that offer a product or service w​ith significant social, environmental and economic benefits over traditional alternatives. The product or service should be sustainably produced. The winning company/organization also exhibits leadership in promoting sustainability to others and is committed to the advancement of those ideals.

• Sustainable Wine Producer/Brewery of the Year​​- Nominees in this category merit this award because of their outstanding efforts in continually reducing their environmental footprint and improving their progress on a continuum of qualifying sustainable criteria. Sustainable wine producers and breweries are committed to working toward sustainability and have documented efforts to refine their practices to protect the environment in their community.