Joan Riehm Environmental Leadership Award.

The Partnership for a Green City honors the memory of Joan Riehm, a dedicated public servant, 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 on Earth Day.

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 may be 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.

Eligibility – Public service employees or groups, specifically in the Partnership entities (Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville Metro government and University of Louisville) and quasi-governmentals (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.

Click here to download a nomination form. Click these links to view an example of a good nomination letter and examples of letters of support. To receive an application by e-mail or if there are questions, please contact Brent Fryrear, brent@partnershipforagreencity.org or 502-852-8854. Electronic or paper submittals are due by March 31, 2011.