GreenCR Champion Award 2024
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners!
Congratulations to Indigo River and Preston Moore
Rachel Rupert, owner of Indigo River (seen here in the brown jacket), has been making soap for more than 8 years! Her business supports and encourages others to reduce waste by using refillable bottles of household produces. She opened Cedar Rapids only household refillery in 2022. With the help of her staff, Indigo River & Co. has facilitated the refills of more than 900 gallons of household essentials since May 2022.
Preston Moore is a tireless advocate for wildlife and Iowa’s natural resources. Preston serves as the Iowa State Director for the Humane Society of the United States. In this role, he has successfully advocated for state-level protections for endangered species, like the spotted skunk. He also successfully worked with landowners in and around Dubuque County to prevent the expansion of bobcat trapping. Most recently, Preston led an effort to oppose a proposed raccoon bounty program in the state. I
GreenCR Champion Award
Award to be Announced at EcoFest
GreenCR Champions are individuals or groups in our Cedar Rapids and nearby communities who care about environmental health and supporting people in our community. GreenCR Champions work hard to bring that passion to wherever they are--school, work, at home or outdoors.
GreenCR Champions take action at home, in the community, at work, or as a student or teacher. Actions like promoting equity, conserving water and electricity, biking to work or school, or picking up litter are common actions an Eco Champ may take. Green Teams often take shape at schools and at work--and those groups can be nominated, as well.
Judging the applications: The EcoFest committee will review all applications. The review committee will select up to two awards.
Award Money! The winners will receive a $100 grant to go toward their sustainability initiative.
Timeline:
- Friday, April 12: Applications are due by 11:59 p.m.
- Saturday, April 20: Eco Fest event, awards are presented to the winners on the main stage at noon.