{"id":1468,"date":"2015-04-24T10:33:06","date_gmt":"2015-04-24T14:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/?p=1468"},"modified":"2015-04-24T11:53:14","modified_gmt":"2015-04-24T15:53:14","slug":"maryland-green-registry-now-accepting-applications-for-annual-leadership-awards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/2015\/04\/24\/maryland-green-registry-now-accepting-applications-for-annual-leadership-awards-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Green Registry Now Accepting Applications for Annual Leadership Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
MEDIA CONTACTS:<\/span><\/h5>\n

Jay Apperson
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(410) 537-3003<\/a>
\njay.apperson@maryland.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Maryland Green Registry Now Accepting Applications for Annual Leadership Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Applications due May 15<\/em><\/p>\n


\n\"Maryland<\/a>Baltimore, MD (April24, 2015<\/span><\/span>) \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The Maryland Green Registry\u00a0is now accepting applications for\u00a0the sixth annual Maryland Green Registry\u00a0Leadership Awards.\u00a0Interested organizations should submit an application highlighting their sustainable environmental practices and the measurable results achieved, as well as information about their organization’s commitment to continual improvement in sustainable operations.\u00a0The Registry\u00a0is a free program that assists\u00a0businesses\u00a0and other\u00a0organizations by promoting and recognizing sustainable practices.\u00a0Collectively, Registry members have saved more than\u00a0$79 million annually through sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

The 2015 Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award winners will be announced at the annual awards and membership event\u00a0July 29, 2015<\/span><\/span>, at Nick\u2019s Fish House in Baltimore.<\/p>\n

More Information<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Maryland<\/a>The\u00a0Maryland Green Registry includes more than 450 member organizations of all types and sizes including businesses, schools, and government facilities. The online member profiles help to inspire other organizations by sharing practical, proven practices that reduce environmental impacts and save money.<\/p>\n

Past\u00a0Leadership Awards have gone to British American Auto Care Inc., CertainTeed Corporation, Coca Cola Refreshments, CSX, Elysian Energy, Fitzgerald Auto Malls, Goodwill Industries International, GM Baltimore Transmission Plant, Hub Labels, JBS International, La Prima Food Group, Life Technologies, Lucy School, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, National Aquarium, Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salisbury University, Sims Recycling Solutions, St. Mary\u2019s County Public Schools, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Union Hospital of Cecil County, University of Maryland College Park and Staples.<\/p>\n

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