Since 1990, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has worked
with the governor of
Governor Evan Bayh said, "These award recipients illustrate the spirit of innovation that is integral to our having a clean and healthy environment for our children and future generations." The award recipients were selected by an awards review committee comprised of the award recipients' peers, including government, business, and recycling representatives. The judges evaluated each project on the basis of program comprehensiveness, innovation, education and outreach efforts, measurable results, and benefits to the environment.
1993 we earned an award for:
1995 we earned an award for:
The creation and expansion of the Coalition for Institutional Recycling, a
cooperative recycling venture among institutions in
2005 we earned an award for:
The Recycling Center's activities, which have evolved to include an interactive educational component aimed at reducing the amount of materials sent to the landfill.
2005 Governor's Award