Sustainable Seattle presented their 2011 Sustainability Awards last night and among the winners was Sustainable Ballard's President Jenny Heins.
Sustainable Seattle presented their 2011 Sustainability Awards last night and among the nominees was Sustainable Ballard's President Jenny Heins.
Heins has been a long time leader in the Seattle Sustainability Movement. She has put on all the Green Fests, been the cornerstone for Sustainable Ballard and a key player for SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities ALL Over Puget Sound).
"Without Jenny, the sustainability movement in Seattle would not be nearly as far along as it is," according to Sustainable Seattle.
Among the evening's winners was Community Kitchens Northwest, a Seattle-based community supported organization which helps build community around food and to build skills. They work to create opportunities for people to cook together and build community strength through food and lasting skills for self empowerment. One of their kitchen is located in the Ballard Community Center at 6020 28th Ave NW.
Congratulations to all winners:
Social Environment:
Community Kitchens NW for leadership.
West Seattle Tool Library for innovation.
Personal Environment:
Pomegranate Center for leadership.
Sarah Elwood for innovation
Natural Environment:
Stewardship Partners for leadership.
Reed Painting for innovation.
Built Environment:
Charlie Cunniff for leadership.
Green Plate Special for innovation.
Happiness Award:
Cathy Tuttle