Colorado recognizes recyclers’ excellence

Recycling professionals and individuals dedicated to recycling from across Colorado recognized the outstanding achievements of their peers at the 2011 Colorado Summit for Recycling, Colorado’s 22nd annual statewide recycling conference.

The following individuals were recognized for their leadership in regard to recycling in Colorado:

• Randy Fischer, State Representative – Outstanding Elected Official.
• Cary Bush, Recycle-Creede – Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.
• Bill Morris, Blue Star Recyclers – Recycler of the Year.
• Kelly Ohlson, Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Fort Collins – Lifetime Achievement.
• Kristin Jones, Rocky Mountain Investigative News Network – Outstanding Media Outreach.

The following programs were recognized for their excellence in recycling and diversion and for being trendsetting programs in Colorado:

• Eco-Cycle, Green Star Schools Program – Outstanding Outreach Educational Institution.
• SBM Management – Outstanding Business Diversion Program.
• City of Golden – Outstanding Government Diversion Program.