Do you know an individual, business or organization who has been working to improve the environment in DeKalb? Help recognize their efforts by nominating them for a P.R.I.D.E. Award from the DeKalb Citizens’ Environmental Commission.
The commission is now accepting nominations for the 2023 P.R.I.D.E. (People Responsible for Improving DeKalb’s Environment) Awards. The awards recognize residents, organizations or businesses that have significantly improved the quality of life in DeKalb through projects, activities, or programs emphasizing resource conservation, energy efficiency, beautification, waste reduction, or similar environmental improvements.
Awards recognizing individuals are referred to as Jim Grosklags P.R.I.D.E. Awards in honor of James H. Grosklags, based on his long-term service to the community and his unwavering commitment to improving the environmental quality of DeKalb.
Those conducting projects or programs aimed at increasing public awareness and knowledge of specific environmental issues are also eligible for consideration for the award.
Nominations are accepted online on the City’s website. The nomination deadline is Nov. 30. Recipients will be invited to a meeting of the Citizens’ Environmental Commission to receive their recognition.
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