The City of Alexandria Seeks Nominees for the Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award

The City of Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission and Alexandria Renew Enterprises are seeking nominees for the Sixth Annual Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award. The award is in honor of Frances Ellen Pickering, a former Board member of the Alexandria Santiation Authority who helped create the Mount Vernon Trail, and who was dedicated to preserving the beauty of Alexandria green spaces and waterfront. The award recognizes individuals or groups who are committed to keeping the City green. Residents, groups, clubs, organizations or corporations may all be nominated. Nominees must either live or operate within the City of Alexandria. The deadline for nominations is March 14, 2014. To find out more about the nomination process, please click here.