The 2010 Arroyo Verde Awards
The Arroyo Verde (Green Arroyo) Awards are the most prestiguous local environmental awards. The awards recognize those who have made a valuable contribution to protecting and improving the Arroyo Seco watershed and our local communities during the past year.
The 2010 Arroyo Verde Awards were presented at a festive holiday gathering sponsored by the Arroyo Seco Foundation and the Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations (CASO) at Kidspace Children's Museum.
The winners of the 2010 Arroyo Verde Awards are:
| Advocacy Award | The Hahamongna Bloggers |
|---|---|
| Greening the Arroyo - Agency | Foothill Municipal Water District |
| Greening the Arroyo - Organization | Urban Semillas and Miguel Luna |
| Greening the Arroyo - Business | Arroyo Vista Inn |
| Volunteers - Arroyo Green Team | Audubon Center at Debs Park |
| Citizen Activist | Nolan Pack and PCC Student Government |
| Public Official | South Pasadena Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Cacciotti |
| Special Award | Virgina Neely |
| Lifetime Achievement | Nicole Possert |
Reports on the Arroyo Verde Awards Ceremony
Previous Winners
The Awards
Best Advocacy - To the individual who has made the best contribution in improving policy, programs or funding for the Arroyo.
Greening the Arroyo (Organization) - For the organization that has made the biggest difference in improving the environment in the Arroyo.
Greening the Arroyo (Agency) - To the city or governmental agency that has demonstrated outstaning leaderhip in the stewardship of the Arroyo.
Greening the Arroyo (Business) - To the business or commercial association that has contributed the most to the enhancement of the Arroyo.
Best Volunteer - To an individual who has improved the Arroyo through consistent, dedicated physical labor throughout the year.
Citizen Activist - To an individual who has shown leadership and mobilized others to improve the Arroyo.
Public Official - To an elected or appointed official or govenmental employee who has make an outstanding contribution to the protection and promotion of the Arroyo Seco.
Lifetime Achievement - This award, which is not given every year, is granted to an individual who has devoted considerable energy and enthusiasm to protecting and promoting the Arroyo over many years.
CASO
The purpose of the Council of Arroyo Seco Organizations - CASO is to promote communication and cooperation between community-based organizations working to improve and enhance the Arroyo Seco region from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Arroyo Seco's confluence with the Los Angeles River. CASO aspires to cultivate a sense of place that defines this unique region by addressing such issues as environmental, transportation, historic, recreational, cultural and economic resources.