Recognition Awards
Each year we provide an opportunity to nominate and recognize organizations and businesses that took voluntary actions to improve air quality in the previous year. The nomination process is simple and the award provides an excellent opportunity to receive public recognition and media attention. Award recipients benefit through a positive image in the community and by attracting customer attention.
Examples of activities that may make your organization eligible to receive this award include:
- Install state-of-the-art emission control technology
- Invest in energy efficiency and/or fuel efficient vehicles and technology
- Provide transportation-related benefits such as telecommuting, compressed workweek, biking or carpool incentives, subsidized transit fare, etc.
- Have Environmental Management Systems, participate in Green Tier or engage in other activities that go beyond compliance
- Actively inform employees about air quality conditions and actions via flyers, bulletin boards, e-mail or newsletters
- Participate in pollution Action Day programs by notifying employees and rearranging work activities
- Plant trees or use natural landscaping around your business
- Participate in Green Buildings, Smart Growth, SmartWay Transport or other initiatives
The awards are announced at an annual Clean Air Extravaganza in May in southeastern Wisconsin. Click here for the Nomination Guidelines. The nomination process begins each February with a nomination deadline in March. As the next nomination cycle approaches please keep posted on this website or contact Jessica Lawent at (414) 263-8653 or jessica.lawent@wisconsin.gov for more information.
Previous Award winners: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006