2022 Recycle Florida Today

Environmental Sustainability Awards

Recycle Florida Today, Inc. would like to recognize those with outstanding programs in the business of recycling. The Recycle Florida Today Environmental Sustainability (RFTES) award displays outstanding programs and/or businesses in the field of recycling and environmental sustainability. Pursuing significantly increased awareness and the ability to motivate others to maximize their recycling, composting, grass-roots efforts, waste reduction, sustainability efforts and improving their recycling rates through education, outreach and by example.

We are looking for innovative, new, and exciting programs, out-of-the-box methods of education and outreach, outstanding recycling programs and more. If you think you have an award-winning program, consider submitting for a RFTES award.

If you know of or feel that your program is exemplary and deserving of the industry's leading recycling association award submit for a RFTES today!

Submit by:
Friday, July 15, 2022

Categories and How to Apply

Award categories:

• Outstanding Public Program of the Year
• Outstanding Private Program of the Year
• Outstanding Non-profit Program of the Year
• Pinnacle Award for Industry Excellence
  

Application fee:

• FREE for members of Recycle Florida Today, Inc.
  
• $225 for non-members.  Includes membership to RFT for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year.
  

How to apply:

1. Review the rubric for presentations here - 2022 RFTES Awards Submission Instructions and 2022 Recycle Florida Today Environmental Sustainability RFTES Award Rubric.pdf.
2. Individuals and organizations interested in submitting may complete the online awards registration FREE for members and $225.00 fee for non-members per award submission. Non-member fees include an annual membership to RFT for the remainder of 2022; Click here to submit your application.
3. Upload your completed presentation here - https://www.dropbox.com/request/Ni9sRQuNrkTMd5oy56zq
4. Submissions will receive an email confirmation of receipt once the application fee has been processed.
5. Final voting and the selection of the award winner will be held by a review committee of industry professionals.
6. For questions regarding your program or submission contact Jim Davis at jim@jimdaviscpa.com and Stephanie Kissinger at skissing@wm.com, with a cc’ to heather@recyclefloridatoday.org, or call Heather Armstrong, RFT at (850) 907-1278.

The winner(s) will receive:

The winners will also be highlighted in various outlets, including RFT social networks and newsletter.  RFTES award winners may also be invited to talk about what makes their program worthy of recognition during an awards webinar, eSessions, and lunch and learn opportunities.  The ongoing recognition you will receive as an award winner will boost your reputation and prominence as a leader in the industry.