Purpose

The Fairfax County Environmental Excellence Awards have been established to recognize county residents, organizations, businesses and county employees who unselfishly dedicate time, energy and expertise for the betterment of the environment in support of countywide environmental goals and initiatives. The awards are presented during the fall.

The nomination period for the 2008 awards will run from March 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008.  Details regarding submission requirements and award criteria (Word) are available for review, and the nomination form (Word) is available for use.  All interested parties are encouraged to submit nominations by May 31, 2008.

Award Recipients

The following people and organizations have been presented with Environmental Excellence Awards:

2007

County Resident Awards: Scott Birdwell; Eleanor Quigley and Penelope Firth
Organization Awards:  Great Falls Citizens Association; Invasive Management Area Volunteers
County Employee Award:  Judy Fincham

2006

County Resident Award: Ken Andrews
Organization Award:  Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
Business Award:  Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

2005

County Government Employee Award:Janet Rahman

2004

County Resident Award: Ned Foster
Organization Award: Reston Association

2003

County Resident Award: Joseph M. Chudzik
Organization Award: Students Against Global Abuse (SAGA)
County Government Employee Award: Noel H. Kaplan

2002

County Resident Award: Charlie Creighton
Organization Award: Hickory Farms Community Association

2001

County Resident Award: Chris Koerner
Organization Award: Bailey's Beautification Alliance

2000

County Resident Award: Norma Hoffman
Organization Award: Friends of Sugarland Run
County Government Employee Award: Gary Roisum