Individuals and organizations throughout Indianapolis are tackling sustainability like never before by planting rain gardens, starting recycling programs, organizing neighborhood cleanups and more. The Indianapolis Sustainability Awards were created to honor these community leaders who are working to make our city a healthier, more vibrant place to call home.
The Indianapolis Sustainability Awards are designed to inspire innovation, showcase impact, reward leadership and promote education around the principles of sustainability. Five awards will be given to honor excellence in each of the following categories:
• Water
• Land
• Air
• Energy
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Presented by the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, McKinney Family Foundation and the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
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January 29, 2010 Award Finalists were annouced
2009 Indianapolis Sustainability Awards Winners
Air
Idle/Emission Reduction Project submitted by Celadon Trucking Services, Inc.
Celadon, a trucking and logistics services company serving North America, developed a comprehensive and innovative program to improve fuel efficiency, reduce air emissions, and educate employees on the importance of improving environmental performance and sustainability.
Land
14-acre Natural Area Restoration submitted by Daubenspeck Community Nature Park
This project involved rescuing a 14-acre piece of land in Washington Township and transforming it from a vacant lot into a natural wildlife habitat used as both a nature preserve and an educational facility.
Water
Efroymson Conservation Center's Storm Water Management System submitted by The Nature Conservancy, Indiana
The Nature Conservancy's new state headquarters building located downtown Indianapolis includes an innovative storm water management system designed to capture and control 100 percent of the storm water that falls upon the site. The comprehensive system includes both intensive and extensive green roof systems covering 8,000 square feet of the buildings roof, native landscaping covering about one-third of the site, a bio-retention system and permeable pavers.
Energy
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Science Expansion submitted by Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf
The expansion of Butler's College of Pharmacy and Health Science includes many energy efficiency and conservation measures, including a KONE EcoSpace elevator that uses a permanent?magnet, gearless motor.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Rush Hour Recycling submitted by Green Piece Indy
Rush Hour Recycling provides an opportunity for people all around Indianapolis to recycle their old electronics and cardboard during the morning commute. Green Piece Indy collected more than 50 tons of electronics and cardboard from commuters during 10 Rush Hour Recycling events in 2009.