EARTH HERO AWARDS

Each year Earth Day Staunton recognizes one or more individuals or organizations for their outstanding efforts towards the improvement of our local environment.
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2021 Earth Hero Award Recipients
Individual Award goes to Sandy Greene,
Environmental Educator & Solar Organizer

2021 Organization Award goes to
REFILL RENEW STORE OF STAUNTON

Here are some of our past recipients:

2018
​Red Wing Roots Music Festival 

Our 2018 organization recipient was recognized for their efforts to create a plastic-free festival event, and raise awareness of the environmental impact of single-use plastic waste at large gatherings. Their festival is a role model for making stewardship of our planet a priority over convenience.

You can visit them by clicking on the logo.

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Caroline Sheridan of Earth Day Staunton presents the 2018 Earth Day Hero Award to Michael Weaver of Red Wing Roots Festival

Steve Grande of Sustainable Shenandoah Valley is presented with the 2018 Earth Day Hero Award.

2018
​Steve Grande
Chair, Sustainable Shenandoah Valley

Our 2018 individual recipient was recognized for his efforts to raise environmental awareness and action in our region. He has helped protect the Shenandoah Valley through founding the Sustainable Shenandoah Valley RCE, Staunton Green, and his many other endeavors. 

You can visit Sustainable Shenandoah Valley by clicking on the logo below.