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:

3M Company, Knoxville and Ames facilities
Hy-Capacity, Inc., Humboldt
Iowa State University Dining, Residence and Facilities Planning and Management departments and Student GreenHouse Group, Ames
Iowa Pheasants Forever, statewide

Special Recognition in Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy:

Russell and Beth Winterhof, Aurelia agricultural operation

Special Recognition in Waste Management:

Polaris, Industries, Inc., Spirit Lake facility
Brooks National Golf Club, Okoboji

Special Recognition in Water Quality:

Washington County Environmental Department, Washington
Des Moines Water Works, Des Moines
Iowa State University Dining, Residence and Facilities Planning and Management departments and Student GreenHouse Group, Ames
Iowa Pheasants Forever, statewide

Special Recognition in Air Quality:

Monsanto Company, Muscatine

Special Recognition in Environmental Education:

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.

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