The Rockfall Foundation is currently seeking
nominations for the 2019 Environmental Champion Awards. Nominations are being
accepted from now until July 22. The awards recognize individuals, groups, organizations,
and businesses for environmental efforts that contribute to the quality of life
in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. Areas
recognized include preservation
, conservation, ecosystem restoration, and environmental and sustainability
education. The Tom ODell Distinguished Service Award will be awarded for outstanding ongoing or long-term accomplishments. Certificates of Appreciation are awarded,
as appropriate, to
recognize significant programs or projects. Awardees
will be recognized at The Rockfall Foundation’s Annual Meeting, Grants and
Awards celebration on October 3rd.
The nominee’s contributions must impact the Lower
Connecticut River Valley, which includes the following towns: Chester, Clinton,
Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam,
Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland,
and Westbrook. Impacts to the Connecticut River corridor or Long Island Sound
are also eligible as long as there is a benefit to at least one of the listed
towns.
Nomination forms must be received by noon
on July 22 at amanda@rockfallfoundation.org
or at The Rockfall Foundation, deKoven House Community Center, 27 Washington
St., Middletown, CT 06457. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.rockfallfoundation.org or one can be requested by calling 860-347-0340.
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Founded in 1935 by
Middletown philanthropist Clarence S. Wadsworth, The Rockfall Foundation is one
of Connecticut’s oldest environmental organizations. The Foundation supports
environmental education, conservation and planning initiatives in the Lower
Connecticut River Valley through public programs and grants. In addition, The Rockfall Foundation operates
the historic deKoven House Community Center that offers meeting rooms and
office space for non-profit organizations.
For additional
information about the Environmental Champion Awards or The Rockfall Foundation,
please visit www.rockfallfoundation.org or
call 860-347-0340.
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