THE JOAN RIEHM MEMORIAL  ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
HONORING SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE

The Partnership for a Green City honors the memory of Joan Riehm, a dedicated public servant, a lifelong advocate of living “green” and public partnership visionary with this unique award in sustainable environmental leadership in public service.  The award will comprise a monetary element and a plaque, which will be awarded annually between Earth Day and the start of the next school year.

We seek to recognize an individual or a group that leads environmental sustainability efforts in the community.  The person or group could have implemented a sustainability project, program, or event.  The nominee could be knowledgeable and educate others or maybe a catalyst in the organization or community.  They may lead by example or be a change agent.  We want to know the work that the nominee should be recognized for, moving toward greater environmental sustainability.

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Eligibility – Public service employees or groups, specifically in the Partnership entities (Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville Metro government, and the University of Louisville) and quasi-governmental (Louisville Regional Airport Authority, Louisville Water Company, Metropolitan Sewer District, and Transit Authority of River City). All nominees should possess a leadership role in the promotion of environmental sustainability.  There are no self-nominations.

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Click on the pdf to download a nomination form.  To receive an application in Word format by e-mail or if there are questions, please contact Brent Fryrear, bfryrear@louisville.edu or 502-852-8854.  Electronic or paper submittals are due by March 31 each year.