[Eenc-board] Award Nominations: Carolina Recycling Association Annual Conference & Trade Show

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1. Carolina Recycling Association Annual Conference & Trade Show

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Subject: Carolina Recycling Association Annual Conference & Trade Show
From: "Buckner, Terri (Sustainability Office)" <Terri.Buckner at facilities.unc.edu>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:18:59 -0500
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>From BJ Tipton:

There are so many of you doing great things out there...I just wanted you to be aware of this opportunity for recognition.
Carolina was named the 2002 Outstanding College or University Program winner and in 2001 we received a Buy Recycled Award.
BJ

The Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) is pleased to call for nominations for the 2008 Annual Awards Ceremony to be held during the CRA 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show March 25-28, 2008 in Raleigh, NC.  Each year, the best programs, projects and individuals in North and South Carolina are honored at the Annual Conference for outstanding achievement and commitment to the mission of the CRA.  Winners will be recognized during the Awards Luncheon at conference on Thursday, March 27 at the Hilton North Raleigh.

**** Because we know that there are so many wonderful programs and dedicated recyclers out there that should be acknowledged we have decided to extend the submission deadline to February 15, 2008.  Let's give credit where credit is due and nominate a friend, colleague, local program, even yourself for one, or more, of the many award categories listed below!!*******

Award Categories and Criteria are listed in the attached 2008 CRA Award Brochure.

- NEW!! Outstanding College or University Program
- NEW!! Outstanding School Program (K-12)
- NEW!! Outstanding Rural Recycling Program
- Recycler of the Year
- Behind the Scenes
- Spotlight Awards
- Green Building Project of the Year
- Bill Evans & Carol Bond Memorial Award for Outstanding Toxicity - Reduction
- Political Leader of the Year
- The Debut Award: Brightest Emerging Program
- Outstanding Composting or Organics Recycling Program
- Getting the Word Out: Sensational Education and Outreach
- Local Government Award
- Business Recycling Program
- Volunteer Leadership Award

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Is the nomination process long?
No! Simply nominate a program by submitting a bulleted list no longer than one, double sided, recycled content, 8 1/2" by 11" sheet exampling how the organization met the criteria of the award. Please give as many examples as possible and feel free to include links to web sites that document the program or person's accomplishments. Be sure to include the award nomination category, program contact info, entrants contact info (if different), and 1-3 media sources for press release distribution. There is no separate form to complete other than the double-sided sheet. Please feel free to include examples of materials as needed. These items WILL NOT be returned.

Can I nominate myself?
Absolutely! No one knows your program better than you.

Will the winners be notified before the awards lunch?
No. All winners will be surprised during the awards program.

How many awards can I submit an entry for?
A program or individual can be entered in no more than two categories. If a program or individual has received an award in the past years, they cannot be nominated for that same award. A program or person may not receive more than two award categories per year.

How do I find out if I won?
All nominees will be recognized in the conference program with the hopes they will share their successful strategies with others. Winners will be recognized at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Hilton North Raleigh, NC. They will also be recognized in the quarterly newsletter The Rword, the CRA weekly e-bulletin R-Bulletin and through press releases sent to media representatives in North and South Carolina.

Can I submit my packet via e-mail?
Yes, please! E-mail submissions are preferred but mailing is fine also. Send completed packets to Velesaris via email at lnvelesaris01 at aol.com<mailto:bargebf at co.mecklenburg.nc.us> or Fax to the CRA Attn: Lisa Velesaris, (919) 545-9060.  If you have materials that cannot be sent via email or fax, please mail them to the CRA at PO Box 1578, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

When's the deadline?
Submissions must be received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on February 15, 2008.

Who do I call if I have additional questions?
Please contact a CRA Representative at (919) 545-9050 or cra at cra-recycle.org.<mailto:bargebf at co.mecklenburg.nc.us>

Happy New Year!

Lisa N. Velesaris
CRA Project Coordinator
(w) 919-545-9050
(f) 919-545-9060
(c) 910-494-4154

Save the date for the CRA's 18th Annual Conference and Trade Show "Recycling's Many Shades of Green" March 25-28, 2008 at the Hilton North Raleigh, NC!
Thank you and welcome to our 2008 Sponsors; NC DPPEA, SC DHEC, BMW Manufacturing, Co., Nucor, Gerdau Ameristeel, Pratt Industries, Sonoco, and to our 2008 Exhibitors; Clean Harbors, Cram-A-Lot / J.V. Manufacturing, Inc., Environmental Services, Inc., NC DPPEA, Pollution Control Industries, SC DHEC, Unnatural Resources and Weisenbach.


BJ Tipton, Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling
UNC Chapel Hill, Campus Box 1800, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1800
919/962-7251 main number: 919/962-1442
www.fac.unc.edu/WasteReduction<http://www.fac.unc.edu/WasteReduction>  (re: general info)
www.fac.unc.edu/OWRRGuidelines<http://www.fac.unc.edu/OWRRGuidelines> (re: design and construction info)




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