AROW Recycling Awards for 2008

The Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) announced the winners of their 2008 recycling awards during a luncheon held at their annual waste reduction and recycling conference.  Awards are given to businesses or individuals who have achieved excellence in waste reduction and recycling.

The Christy Dixon Recycler of the Year is awarded to an individual whose career demonstrates the highest professional standards in the recycling field.  AROW Vice President, Jennifer Semrau presented the award to Sue Gau, Chief Industrial Services.  Sue's leadership was instrumental in developing AROW's Hazardous and Special Waste Working Group and the HAZWOPER training course for proper management of special and hazardous wastes.  Her dedication to recycling, and the proper management of used oil and oil filters, discarded pharmaceuticals and hazardous waste materials significantly impacted the state of Wisconsin.

White Oak Farm Premium Organics received the Outstanding Achievement in Recycling Award.  Sandy Syburg, White Oak Farm's owner, was presented with the award by Kathy Powell of Recycling Connections Corporation, for his support, enthusiasm and vision in the field of organic recycling in Wisconsin.  Sandy helped organize, donated time and provided funding for the 2007 AROW/EPA/WDNR Compost Roundtable and Demonstration. The Outstanding Achievement in Recycling Award is given to a business or community that has exhibited outstanding results from their recycling program.

The City of Milwaukee received the Outstanding Achievement in Recycling Education Award for their extensive and varied recycling outreach programs, including a door-to-door campaign, contests, youth outreach and educational materials.  Karin Sieg presented the award to Rick Meyers, Milwaukee's Recycling Manager.  The Outstanding Achievement in Education is presented to an individual or group that has excelled in environmental education, specifically related to solid waste and recycling.