2023 Award Nominations
The California Resource Recovery Association is proud to announce the Call for Nominations for its Annual Awards Program. Awards will be presented at CRRA’s Annual Conference this August 14-16.
Deadline for Submissions is March 30, 2023.
To see a list of the CRRA Awards and Past Recipients, click here.
Share the programs and successes achieved by you and your colleagues who are “going above and beyond” in efforts to prevent waste, reuse materials, recycle, compost, buy recycled and recover edible food!
We welcome the opportunity to praise outstanding achievers in California, promote their successes and share successful efforts throughout the state!
GUIDELINES:
REQUIRED COMPONENT: Please be prepared to write an abstract of no more than 250 words about your nominee.
As you prepare to write your nomination, consider the following questions about your nominee:
What was the program’s longevity and number/types of individuals and area/region covered?
How did the program meet a need? Was it innovative or original in its effectiveness in improving existing methods of meeting the need? What risks were overcome?
Was a cultural or economic diversity challenge presented and overcome?
What materials were recycled/accepted during the past year?
What waste was prevented or reduced, materials reused, or toxins reduced?
What measures were used to monitor success in waste prevention and/or recycling and why?
Has the program increased public awareness and participation? Is there now outreach or education underway?
Was there a measurable impact on the development of markets for reclaimed materials?
Has the program/individual shown leadership and taken steps beyond traditional recycling or diversion program designs?
OPTIONAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
Supporting documents may be included in your nomination.
You may provide up to two letters of support from local recycling organizations, government officials, businesses, or community leaders. Youth program letters can be from a school teacher/principal. Please email these letters to Florence Torres (florence@crra.com) making sure to include "AWARDS and your nominee's name" in the subject line.
You may provide up to three (3) URLs to news reports or press releases regarding this project.
FAQs:
Who or What can I nominate? CRRA acknowledges individuals, businesses, government agencies, community-based organizations, schools, and projects that have made significant contribution and are from within the State of California. Review the various categories here.
Can I nominate the same person/organization/project in more than one category? You may nominate a candidate in multiple categories, but separate forms are required. Each candidate is eligible to win in only one category each year.
Can I nominate myself or my organization? Absolutely! You may nominate yourself, your organization or your project.
Do I have to tell my Nominee that I have submitted their name? All information is confidential. While you do not have to inform your Nominee, it is always wise to connect with them to ensure all content in your nomination is correct.
Does my Nominee need to be present to win? We welcome the opportunity to acknowledge Award Recipients at the Conference in front of a crowd of more than 600 but we also understand that not everyone is able to attend. Attendance at the conference is not mandatory to receive an award.
*PLEASE NOTE: once you begin the official nomination form the system will not allow for saving the form and returning to it for edits. Please be prepared to complete and submit your form once you begin. The estimated time it will take you is 8-10 minutes.
