Environmental Excellence Awards

The Environmental Excellence Partnership Program (E2P2) recognizes businesses and non-profit organizations in Washtenaw County that are leaders in environmental protection. These organizations practice environmental behaviors in water quality protection, waste reduction and recycling, and pollution prevention.

Environmental Excellence Awards

Please join us in recognizing these award winners for going over and above the call of duty when it comes to doing their best for the environment. 

  • Pollution Prevention Award - Convenience Auto Service & Toyota Tech Center

  • Water Quality Protection Award - Arbor Brewing Company & Crossings of Ann Arbor Condominium Association

  • Waste Reduction and Recycling Award - Fjällräven Ann Arbor & Emmanuel Lutheran Church

  • Leadership in Environmental Excellence Award - Shannan Gibb-Randall

Criteria

Award criteria include:

  • Compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
  • Implementation of innovative environmental initiatives above and beyond legal requirements
  • Submission of necessary plans and reports, e.g. Hazardous Materials and Waste Spill Response plans, Water Quality Action Plan, Solid Waste Generator Reports, Pollution Prevention Status Sheets, etc.
  • A demonstrated commitment to our environment and community

A committee facilitates the annual award process and recommends the organizations to receive awards. The committee consists of Washtenaw County staff from the Office of the Water Resources Commissioner and Health Department Environmental Health Division.

About the Environmental Excellence Partnership Program (E2P2)

The E2P2 Program offers 3 opportunities for participation: Community Partners for Clean Streams for water quality protection, Waste Knot for waste reduction and recycling, and the Pollution Prevention Program for the safe storage and use of hazardous materials.

Community Partners for Clean Streams

Community Partners for Clean Streams is a cooperative effort between the Washtenaw County Water Resource Commissioner’s Office and Washtenaw County businesses and institutions with a common goal to promote business practices that protect Washtenaw County’s watersheds and waterways.

Waste Knot Program

Provides recognition, technical assistance, and education to organizations in waste reduction and recycling. Waste Knot aims to both to protect our environment and to improve their bottom line. Learn more on our Waste Knot page.

Pollution Prevention Program

The Pollution Prevention Program inspects facilities that store, manufacture, or use hazardous, toxic, or polluting materials. Inspectors ensure that facilities use and dispose of hazardous materials properly, preventing environmental contamination. This program operates in accordance with the Washtenaw County Pollution Prevention Regulation under Public Health’s Environmental Health Division.

More Information

For more information on the E2P2 Program or the Environmental Excellence Awards, please contact us via email or 734-222-6860.

Ann Arbor Condo Association poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Arbor Brewing Company poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Fjallraven poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Emmanuel Lutheran poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Convenience Auto poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Toyota Tech group poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Susan Gibb-Randall poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Master Composter Team poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Angela Porta and Kirk Wright poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Jeff Jackson poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Chris Simmons poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Michael Benham poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance
Leslie Kellman poses in photo for E2P2 Award acceptance