Our first Environmental Awards
Originally published in 2018. From the archive of our earlier website.
With all the threats to the environment, we thought it was time to focus on the good and recognize achievement and excellence in environmental protection in our region. On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, we held our first annual reception recognizing environmental excellence in northeastern Illinois.
2018 awards
Lifetime Achievement Award: George Ranney. Read the presentation and his remarks.
Recognition of retiring Illinois General Assembly environmental champions:
- State Representative Scott Drury
- Former State Representative Elaine Nekritz
- State Representative Carol Sente
- State Representative Barbara Wheeler
Illinois General Assembly Environmental Champion: State Senator Melinda Bush