On Wednesday, April 3rd, Wilton Go Green was joined by members of the community to honor and celebrate those working towards a more sustainable Wilton.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Many, many thanks to our committeed Repair Cafe volunteer fixers! Without them, we would not be able to host these amazing events to encourage Repair and Reuse.
Debra Eggleston – Jewelry
Doug Hayden – Tech Support
Rob Messina – Appliances
Kevin Kane – Bicycles
Sue Pellowe – Textiles
Grace Lanning – Textiles
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Many, many thanks to our committed Zero Waste Schools Committee! These dedicated members help continue the mission of waste reducation in our schools.
Erin Moran
Kim Luppino
Denise Reznik
Tammy Thornton
Alyssa Peterson – CM Teacher
Anastasia Romond – CM Teacher
Nicole Northway
Pari Keuchenmeister
Jen Kaminski – MB Teacher
Sara Scully – HS Teacher
Savona Bocchino – Student
GREEN NEIGHBOR AWARD
NEW this year we asked residents to help nominate someone in Wilton they feel deserves to be recognized for their sustainable actions, big or small.
ANNE JOVOVIC
Wilton Go Green salutes your passion for the environment through your educational art projects with students, assisting your neighbors with glass recycling and volunteering with Wilton Go Green.
PAT RUSSO
Wilton Go Green salutes your advocacy of the Norwalk River Valley Trail and commitment to it’s care and maintenance.
CELIA QUEIROS
Wilton Go Green salutes passion to support the Middlebrook’s Go Green Club Annual December Marketplace.
KATHARINE KOPAC
Wilton Go Green salutes commitment to a sustainable home through the installation of solar panels and batteries as well as an electric vehicle.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARD AWARDS
SUSAN AUSLANDER
Wilton Go Green salutes your environmental stewardship and determination to bring renewable energy to the Meadow Ridge Community.
SARA CURTIS, JULIE ANDERSEN, MARLEN CLARK, CHRIS DENNING
Wilton Go Green salutes your volunteerism in supporting the Ogden House Glass Separation Recycling Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL ECOSYSTEMS AWARD
MICHELE AND HARRY CLARK
Wilton Go Green salutes your creative passion that not only found a way to financially support the WHS Band Department but also raise awareness on recycling right.
GREEN STUDENT AWARD
SAVONA BOCCHINO
Wilton Go Green salutes you for your dedication and determination to educate students on sustainable fashion and creating the first WHS Thrift Store.
GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS
VILLAGE MARKET
Wilton Go Green salutes your commitment to food donation, food waste reduction and food scrap diversion for the better of your community.
LAURELROCK
Wilton Go Green salutes your commitment to sustainable, eco-conscious landscape practices including battery-operated equipment, using SMART irrigation, IPM practices and being a Glyphosate-free company.
GREEN COMMMUNITY PARTNER
WOODCOCK NATURE CENTER
Wilton Go Green salutes your unwavering support for the entirety of our existence and your commitment to sustainability and nature education whilst providing stewardship of 179 acres of forest and field.
ELIZABETH CRAIG AWARD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Award named in honor of Elizabeth Craig who was an staunch supporter and advocate for the environment. Liz was a great friend to Wilton Go Green as well as a Board member of the Norwalk River Watershed Association, a co-founder of the Pollinator Pathway, chair of the Wilton Inland Wetlands Commission, a Master Gardener, Arborist and so much more!
RECIPIENT
JOE BEAR
Wilton Go Green honors your commitment to the values of the Pollinator Pathway in your own home gardens as well as through your development of a large native meadow at the Community Gardens in Allen’s Meadow.