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Conservation award nominations open

Nominations are open to recognize the people and businesses most instrumental in promoting conservation this year for MountainTrue’s annual awards. 

The organization — formed from a merger of the Western North Carolina Alliance, Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance and the Environmental Conservation Organization — will accept nominations through Sept. 30.

Categories include:

  • The Green Business Award for a business that’s led in green practices, environmental advocacy and encouraging sustainability in other businesses. 
  • WNC Elected Official for an elected official who’s demonstrated a strong commitment to conservation over time or completed a conservation action of singular importance.
  • Volunteer of the Year Award for someone who’s volunteered extensively with MountainTrue.
  • The Esther Cunningham Award for a MountainTrue member who has demonstrated outstanding service in conserving Western North Carolina’s natural resources.
  • Partner of the Year Award for a group partnering with MountainTrue. 

Send nominations to Bob Wagner, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.mountaintrue.org

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