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2009 Initiative Award Recipients
January 24, 2009

Stearns Co. Commissioners & Staff
Public Service Initiative Award

DH Blattner & Sons, Inc.
Business Initiative Award

Mark & Joan Strobel
Conservation & Land Stewardship Initiative Award

Francis & Karen Schellinger
Lifetime Initiative Award

Read about the 2009 winners.

Avon Hills Initiative Awards

Now accepting nominations for the 2010 Awards!
Nominations are due January 6, 2010.

Downloadable Nomination Form (pdf)
Online Nomination Form

"Recognizing extraordinary people in the Avon Hills"

The annual Initiative Awards celebrate individuals or organizations who are developing or preserving jobs, preserving open land, or promoting the rural character, beauty and ecological health of the environment and livable communities within the Avon Hills. Nominees are evaluated on the significance of their contribution to the well-being of residents, workers and visitors of the Avon Hills.

Awards will be given in up to four categories each year:

Public Service: Individuals or civic leaders who have provided an extraordinary community service to the Avon Hills.

Conservation & Land Stewardship: Individuals or organizations who have contributed in a significant way to conservation and preservation efforts in the Avon Hills.

Business: Individuals or companies whose actions reflect the mission and vision of the Avon Hills Initiative, especially creating or retaining high quality jobs and pursuing sustainable development.

Lifetime Service: Those whose contributions represent a lifetime of commitment to the well-being of citizens, communities, and the rural environment of the Avon Hills.