For immediate release: July 1, 2010 GOVERNOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS HONORED DES MOINES - Eleven Iowa businesses and organizations were honored for their outstanding contributions to the environment in a ceremony June 28 at Honey Creek Resort State Park. The Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards are the premier environmental honors in Iowa, recognizing leadership and innovation in the protection of Iowa's natural resources. The prestigious Environmental Excellence Award honors organizations with comprehensive environmental ethics and commitment, while special project awards recognize specific environmental improvements. Complete details about each award winner's project and the awards program are available at: www.iowadnr.gov/other/ee/index.html. The winners included: Environmental Excellence Award: a.. 3M Company, Knoxville and Ames facilities b.. Hy-Capacity, Inc., Humboldt c.. Iowa State University Dining, Residence and Facilities Planning and Management departments and Student GreenHouse Group, Ames d.. Iowa Pheasants Forever, statewide Special Recognition in Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy: a.. Russell and Beth Winterhof, Aurelia agricultural operation Special Recognition in Waste Management: a.. Polaris, Industries, Inc., Spirit Lake facility b.. Brooks National Golf Club, Okoboji Special Recognition in Water Quality: a.. Washington County Environmental Department, Washington b.. Des Moines Water Works, Des Moines c.. Iowa State University Dining, Residence and Facilities Planning and Management departments and Student GreenHouse Group, Ames d.. Iowa Pheasants Forever, statewide Special Recognition in Air Quality: a.. Monsanto Company, Muscatine Special Recognition in Environmental Education: a.. Sean T. Singewald, North Fayette Community School District, West Union The awards are sponsored by the Governor's Office, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the Iowa Department of Education, the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. # # # - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp