2009 City of Lakewood Sustainability Awards

Eco-Employee Award

Jody Morse
Park Naturalist, Regional Parks & Golf
City of Lakewood

Over the course of her 14 years as the Regional Parks & Golf Naturalist, Jody has developed and implemented environmental initiatives that have contributed to the ecological health and long-term sustainability of the City of Lakewood’s regional parks. In her role as an environmental educator, Jody has shared her commitment to the environment with residents of all ages and backgrounds, and as a result has contributed to the development of countless advocates for the environment and community sustainability.

Christina Rotella
Business Support Specialist, Community Planning & Development
City of Lakewood

Christina’s commitment to the environment is demonstrated by her choices at work and at home. Christina facilitated her department’s switch to a filtration water system, allowing employees and guests to utilize reusable pitchers and bottles and preventing the purchase and discard of more than 120 disposable bottles of water per month. Christina has worked to expand her departments commitment to recycling. She commutes to work on a bicycle once a week when the weather permits and is currently advocating for the implementation of organic waste recycling and vermiculture for the department’s kitchen.

2009 Sustainability Award Winners

Mayor's Award

Defender of the Planet

Community Sustainability

Eco-Employee

Special Recognition

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