Awards

Certificate of Achievement 2007

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DNR and  Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air recognizes three voluntary efforts; 2005 awards go to Culver's, UW-Oshkosh, and Wisconsin Interfaith Climate & Energy Campaign.

    MADISON -Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton joined the Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air at the annual Clean Air Extravaganza today to celebrate the accomplishments of Wisconsin businesses and organizations that have taken voluntary actions to improve air quality in the state.  The event took place at We Energies headquarters in downtown Milwaukee and was attended by CEOs and other representatives of Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air organizations, and other federal, state and local officials.

 

    Through Governor Doyles Grow Wisconsin and Conserve Wisconsin initiatives, we are working hard to improve our natural resources while enhancing our economy at the same time, said Lt. Gov. Lawton.  This balancing act is a difficult task, but we are fortunate to have organizations like the Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air, composed of over 300 businesses and organizations, who are dedicated to working toward that same goal.

 

    DNR Southeast Regional Director Gloria McCutcheon presented the annual WPCA Recognition Awards, which recognized companies and organizations for their 2005 achievements.  Aard winners wewre:

 

   

Culver Franchising System

for reusing waste vegetable oil as fuel for company vehicles and promoting the use of this alternative fuel to others, undertaking an energy efficiency policy for all new Culvers buildings, retrofitting kitchen hoods, and having smoke-free restaurants.

 

   

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

for purchasing renewable energy as well as retrofitting and building facilities to be more energy efficient, offering free bus passes, and organizing the worlds largest Earth Charter Community Summit.

 

   

Wisconsin Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign

for organizing workshops and using other outreach tactics to inform congregations and the public of ways to reduce energy and fuel consumption, supporting a program in India that produces fuel from tree oil to run equipment in local villages, and supporting the diesel school bus retrofit program.

 

   

 

    Other nominees in 2005 were:

 

   

Brown County

for their construction of roundabouts to reduce traffic congestion and encourage alternative transportation.

 

   

Envirotest Wisconsin

for reducing emissions through improved internal operations and enhanced customer service.

 

   

Molded Dimensions

for finding a new degreaser that reduces workplace hazards.

 

   

Roundys Supermarkets

for designing a more energy efficient facility and reducing both internal and external fleet emissions.

 

   

Waukesha Engine Dresser

for developing a more fuel efficient, lower emission generator.

 

   

We Energies

for offering alternative commute options to employees and using innovative emission controls at their power plants.

 

    Following the awards ceremony, Rosemary Potter, Executive Director of Transit Now, and Robert Marino, Chairman, President and CEO of Roundys, Inc., addressed the audience about the vast potential of the Kenosha - Racine - Milwaukee commuter rail project.  Following their presentations, a panel composed of Julie Magee, Midwest Clean Diesel Coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region V; Dennis Damann, Director of Engineering, Schneider National; and John Drake, Fleet Manager and Scott Geshrick, Safety Specialist, Quad/Graphics discussed the benefits to fleets participating in the EPAs SmartWay Transport Partnership program.  Awards were also presented to the winners of the WPCA student poster and poem contest in the Schools + Business = Clean Air Program.  The winning students, along with their teachers and parents, were present to accept their recognition and awards.