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We are excited to share the inspiring work from our honorees, among so many environmentally-focused leaders and nominees.
Join us for a conversation with Suzanne Hunt, moderated by Seneca Park Zoo Society President and CEO Pamela Reed Sanchez on the topic “Is Our Region Ready for Climate Change?” which focuses on how our region has, and can, prepare for climate change. Hunt will share examples of forward-thinking businesses in our region, explore the essential role of public policy in addressing environmental sustainability, and offer real-world concrete actions we all can take now.
We are thrilled to welcome Suzanne Hunt as our keynote speaker and symposium leader for this year’s Environment Innovation Awards! Suzanne is a pioneer and entrepreneur for sustainable futures, as our 2023 keynote and symposium leader. Suzanne is dedicated to finding solutions that create lasting change in clean infrastructure, agriculture, transportation, and the environment nationally and internationally.
Suzanne is Vice President, Policy for Generate Upcycle, a firm that builds, owns, operates, and finances sustainable infrastructure and is the Co-Owner of Hunt Country Vineyards, a regional leader in sustainable winemaking. Suzanne founded Hunt Green LLC, which provides strategic sustainable consulting to private equity firms, U.N. bodies, government agencies, clean tech startups, Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits.
Must be younger than 22 years old on January 1, 2023 and reside in one of the nine counties of the Finger Lakes Region (Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming, Yates, Seneca).
No age requirement.
Must reside in one of the nine counties of the Finger Lakes Region (Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming, Yates, Seneca).
The receiving organization must be based in one of the nine counties of the Finger Lakes region (Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming, Yates, Seneca)
The receiving organization must have regional efforts in at least one of the nine counties of the Finger Lakes Region (Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming, Yates, Seneca)
The receiving organization must have regional efforts in at least one of the nine counties of the Finger Lakes Region (Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming, Yates, Seneca)
In addition to being an advocate for conservation and/or sustainability, nominees for Environmental Innovation Awards must have identified and worked to create a solution to current environmental issues. Their work or idea should show evidence of mobilizing others in the community/region toward adopting that solution. Nominees may self-nominate.
Nominations closed. Thank you! Winners will be announced at the March 29 event. Here is a list of the nominees this year:
Bridget Mousaw - Brighton High School Climate Club
Carolyn Collier – Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training
Kathy Lewis - Blocks in Bloom
Kyra Stephenson - Nature Based Learning in Rochester City School District
David Klein – The Nature Conservancy
Christopher Widmaier – Rochester Ecology Partners
Gay Mills- Genesee Land Trust
Kenwood Ave Community Playspace, Barbara J. Burger iZone - University of Rochester
ROC Paper Straws - Karrie Laughton
Impact Earth
Cascades Recovery+
WM - High Acres Landfill & Recycling Center
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