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Points of Light Foundation honors Rural Action
December 2004
Ohio Hill Country Heritage Area honors Carol Kuhre
December 2004
Monday Creek receives ODNR Minerals Education Award
December 2002
National Rural Community Assistance Award
April 2000
National Award for Environmental Sustainability
Rural Action presents Sustainability Awards
Rural Action Receives Award
from Renew America
April 17, 2000
The national environmental nonprofit Renew America announced that Rural
Action has been selected for a National Award for Environmental
Sustainability in the category of Community Participation. The prestigious awards are
being given by Renew America to 16 programs throughout the nation.
The National Awards for Environmental Sustainability honor verified examples
of companies, communities and individuals that are leading the change
to sustainability through their programs. Award winners were selected
from a pool of nearly 200 programs that have been recognized by Renew
America and the National Awards Council for Environmental Sustainability,
a coalition of 60 leading businesses and environmental and community groups.
"These award winners represent some of the best of the best of this
country's environmental programs. They are shining examples of how citizens
across America can support our nation's environmental and economic goals
every day," said Anna Slafer, Executive Director of Renew America.
On Monday, April 17, 2000, Rural Action was honored at the Renew America
Awards Ceremony that will help kick off "Earth Week" in the
Nation's Capitol. Dana Reeve, actress and wife of actor Christopher Reeve,
was the mistress of ceremonies for the Awards Ceremony.
Carol Kuhre, Rural Action's Executive Director, said, "Rural Action
has been working with the people of Appalachian Ohio to build healthy,
sustainable communities since 1982. Our approach to community development
is based on the strengths, talents, and vision of our members, neighbors,
and friends. We envision a region of clean streams, healthy forests, meaningful
jobs for everyone, and lively towns that remember local history and celebrate
their stories, arts and crafts."
The winners were selected by representatives of the National Awards Council
for Environmental Sustainability (NACES). NACES, coordinated by Renew
America, comprises 60 national environmental nonprofit, government, and
business organizations, including the National Audubon Society, The Nature
Conservancy, The Humane Society of the United States, AT&T, U.S. EPA,
the National Geographic Society, and the Smithsonian Institution.
Rural Action will be listed and described along with this year's finalists
in Renew America's Environmental Success Index, a comprehensive database
of more than 1,400 successful environmental programs throughout the United
States.
Renew America identifies, verifies, and promotes model programs that
protect, restore, and enhance the environment. By offering positive,
constructive
models, Renew America inspires communities, government agencies, and
businesses to meet today's environmental challenges. For more information
about Renew
America, please call 202-721-1545. See the Environmental Success Index
on-line; visit www.crest.org