The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) issued an April 28th news release announcing the finalists for the Arkansas Technology (“TECHe”) Award, ENVY Award, and E2 Award.
ADEQ describes the TECHe Award as recognizing:
. . . the advance or innovative use of technology that breaks new ground in protecting resources or improving the environment by going beyond traditional environmental control measures, approaches, or outcomes. Nominations were solicited for Arkansas-based projects that showcase technology and computer use in advancing environmental objectives.
The ENVY AWARD is stated as recognizing:
. . . a major contribution by an individual or organization for efforts to enhance and protect Arkansas’s natural resources through sustainability programs and commitments to stewardship of the environment.
The E2 Award is new. It is stated to recognize:
. . .organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership by implementing forward-thinking initiatives in areas of energy efficiency and resilience.
ADEQ states that the winners of the three awards will be announced by Governor Hutchinson and ADEQ Director Becky Keogh in a ceremony on May 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. the ceremony will be held in the Governor’s Conference Room at the State Capitol Building in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The finalists for the three awards are:
TECHe Award Finalists:
ENVY Award Finalists:
- Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
- Saline County Regional Solid Waste District
- Benton County Environmental Division
2017 E2 Award Recipient:
A copy of the news release can be downloaded here.
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