Recycling & Composting Awards

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations. We are looking forward to honoring our winners at the awards gala in Grand Junction on June 3rd!

Every year, Recycle Colorado seeks nominations for our annual Recycling & Composting Awards. These prestigious awards recognize governmental entities, individuals, companies, media and organizations for their excellence in recycling and composting. Award winners are honored at our annual Summit for Recycling Awards Gala. 

2025 Awards Information

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Along with recognition at the Summit for Recycling, award winners receive a physical recycling or composting award. Awards are made from upcycled computer circuit boards by our premiere Award Creator, TechWears. 

Congrats to our 2025 Award Recipients!

Outstanding Business Recycling/Diversion Program
Helena Robinowitz & Mike Nathan, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

‘Cara Russell’ Rising Star
Nikki Chernick, Vanguard Renewables

‘Cara Russell’ Rising Star
Emma Marino, Town of Erie 

Outstanding Government Diversion Program
Wolf Kray, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Outstanding Outreach
Brian Loma, Cut The Plastic E.M.S.

Outstanding Outreach
Jimena Baldino, City of Aspen

‘Mereth Meade’ Outstanding Volunteer Of the Year
Kyoko Okada

Composting Champion
Meghan Ibach Eco-Products

Lifetime Achievement & Recycler of the Year
Elizabeth Chapman, Recycle Colorado

Award categories for the 2025 Recycling and Composting Awards