The Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA) is seeking nominations for its annual Recycler of the Year awards, which spotlight individuals, businesses, government agencies and community organizations that are making outstanding contributions to expanding and strengthening recycling and waste prevention. WSRA welcomes nominations of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated noteworthy dedication, innovation and success in recycling initiatives across the state. Award categories include Individual Recycler, Public Agency, Institution, Non-Profit, Higher Education Institution, Business Generator, Public Education, Youth Education, Innovation, Nucor Steel Recycling Business, and the Recycling Hall of Fame. View the 2015 Recyclers of the Year on www.wsra.net.

A committee of recycling professionals and community members will review 2016 Recycler of the Year nominations and select recipients, whose accomplishments will be featured at the annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday evening at the WSRA Conference, “To Recycling and Beyond,” on May 15-18, 2016 at the Wenatchee Convention Center  in Wenatchee, WA.

Nominations are due by January 15, 2016. Detailed criteria and nomination forms are available at www.wsra.net.

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