LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nominations are being accepted now through July 11 for Project Warm's 2010 Green Spark Awards presented by Louisville Gas and Electric Company. These awards honor residents and businesses of the community who have reduced household and commercial energy use through innovation, community service and public education.
The awards will recognize Metro Louisville individuals and businesses in four categories: individual or family leaders applying energy-efficient practices in households; public or private educational institutions supporting energy conservation; clubs, religious institutions or non-profit organizations promoting energy efficiency within its programs and among its membership; and businesses demonstrating energy-efficient practices within the company and in the public sector.
In keeping with the core mission of Project Warm, the Spark Awards emphasize the wise use of energy for heating and cooling Louisville homes, as well as reward savings in energy demand for water, lighting, transportation, household appliances and other public and industrial needs.
"Many people in our community work tirelessly to better help others understand the importance of conserving energy and how to lower their energy usage," said Honorary Event Chair, Dolores Delahanty. "We want to recognize their accomplishments and hopefully encourage others to take on greater roles."
A founding member of Project Warm and a Louisville community leader and activist for more than four decades, Delahanty currently works with the Louisville and Jefferson County Redevelopment Authority and the Community WinterHelp Board.
Bob Hill, National Public Radio Station WFPL's "Homegrown" co-host, author and The Louisville Courier-Journal columnist for 25 years, will serve as the master of ceremonies.
Hill is also the co-owner of Hidden Hill, a plant nursery and sculpture garden that was built around his family's farmhouse and eight-acre property near Utica, Ind., which is about eight miles northeast of Louisville.
The Project Warm Spark Awards will be held Thursday, Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at The Henry Clay. In addition to the awards program, the event will showcase a trade show featuring local green businesses open to the award ceremony attendees and the general community. To make a nomination or to learn about event sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ProjectWarm.org.
Project Warm was founded in 1982 to provide free weatherization education and services for low-income households struggling to pay utility bills. The organization's hope is to inspire others to do their part to conserve energy and help individuals in the community save money.
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