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2012: Event Details | Nominees | Recipients
2012 Western Sustainability Awards
To honor the Western community's commitment and efforts to achieve sustainability, the Office of Sustainability and Western administration recognizes and celebrates the achievements of various individuals, groups, programs or projects that make important contributions to Western Sustainability.
The Western Sustainability Awards highlight endeavors
which are moving Western toward national leadership in sustainability.
The concept and practice of sustainability is part of the mission statement and strategic plan of WWU, and is exemplified in academics, student life, operations, and connection to the greater community. Western is recognized for its campus-wide efforts through national rankings such as the Sierra Magazine's Cool School list, the Aspen Institute's Beyond Grey Pinstripes, and the EPA's Green Power Partnership. Our accomplishments are due to the actions of faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community neighbors throughout the campus and into Whatcom County.
The Following Awards Were Presented:
2012 Award in Academics for:
This award was presented by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Catherine Riordan.
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Promoting sustainability in academics through teaching, research, curriculum development or faculty projects.
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Creating connections with the community through research or student projects.
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Encouraging student involvement in research and other projects that address sustainability.
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Creating a work environment that incorporates sustainability practices.
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Acting, innovating, contributing and leading in support of sustainability at WWU.
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Engaging in collaborative efforts between campus departments and/or between WWU and the surrounding community.
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Bringing about observable or measurable changes to areas within the campus community.
2012 Award in Operations for:
This award was presented by Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs, Rich Van Den Hul.
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Promoting sustainability in operations through projects, programs or innovative solutions.
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Creating a work environment that incorporates sustainability practices.
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Inspiring co-workers and others throughout the campus community to participate in sustainable behaviors.
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Acting, innovating, contributing and leading in support of sustainability at WWU.
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Engaging in collaborative efforts between campus departments and/or between WWU and the surrounding community.
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Bringing observable or measurable changes to areas within the campus community.
2012 Award in Student Life for:
This award was presented by Associated Students President, Ethan Glemaker.
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Promoting sustainability through studies, research or other student-initiated projects.
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Inspiring students and others in the campus community to live more sustainably.
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Demonstrating leadership in a project, organization or student club that has made a significant contribution to environmental sustainability and/or social equity.
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Acting, innovating, contributing and leading in support of sustainability at WWU.
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Engaging in collaborative efforts between campus departments and/or between WWU and the surrounding community.
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Bringing about observable or measurable changes to areas within the campus community.
In addition to these three annual award categories, the selection
committee added an award in Lifetime Achievement that was presented by University Communication Director, Paul Cocke.
Awards Ceremony Keynote Speaker: Alison Gannett
Alison Gannett is an award-winning global cooling consultant, World Champion Extreme FreeSkier, and founder non-profits, including the Save Our Snow Foundation. In addition to her busy careers as an athlete and her keynote speaking work, she runs KEEN Rippin Chix which are women's steep skiing, biking and surf camps around the globe.
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Alison is an advocate of walking the talk of sustainability, and has cut her own carbon footprint in half, including growing and raising almost all her own food on Holy Terror Farm in Paonia.
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