Cumberland C10 Wins the 2019 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award (GESA) in the Clean Air Category

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Monday, July 1, 2019

2019 GOVERNOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers today announced the winners of the 2019 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards.

The winners will be formally recognized for their achievements and positive impact on the state’s natural resources and communities in an awards ceremony in Franklin on August 1.

“We applaud those who proactively look internally at their own operations and capabilities to better our environment,” Lee said. “Tennessee is fortunate to have these passionate and innovative organizations committed to improving our state.”

The Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards program recognizes exceptional voluntary actions that improve or protect our environment and natural resources with projects or initiatives not required by law or regulation.

In its 33rd year, the awards program covers nine categories: building green; clean air; energy and renewable resources; environmental education and outreach; environmental education and outreach (school category); land use; materials management; natural heritage; and sustainable performance.

“The projects and organizations recognized by this year’s Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards reflect the best of environmental protection, conservation, community engagement, and partnerships,” Salyers said. “These award winners are taking the initiative to go above and beyond what is required.”

The 2019 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award recipients are:

Entity County Category
The Compost Fairy Shelby Materials management
Cumberland International Davidson Clean air
Cumberland River Compact Davidson Natural heritage
Mitchell Heights Neighborhood Association Shelby Land use
Norris Water Commission Anderson Sustainable performance
Ruby Falls Hamilton Building green
Tennsco Corporation Dickson Energy and renewable resources
Turnip Green Creative Reuse Davidson Environmental education and outreach
Urban Green Lab Davidson Environmental education and outreach (schools)

 

Additionally, Belmont University in Nashville is recognized with a Pursuit of Excellence award, which recognizes past award winners who continue to demonstrate a high regard for environmental stewardship.

The Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement award will be announced at the awards ceremony.

A panel of 16 professionals representing agricultural, conservation, forestry, environmental and academic professionals judged more than 65 nominations and selected this year’s award recipients based on criteria including on-the-ground environmental achievement, innovation, transferability, partnerships, and public education. Details about each award winner can be found in the attachment.

For more information, visit https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/opsp-policy-and-sustainable-practices/governor-s-environmental-stewardship-awards.html.

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