CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification program held their annual banquet on Thursday, September 26, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, honoring local organizations and businesses for their efforts in conservation.

Prior to the banquet, students of Rossview Middle School invited guests to play games using recycled materials. The students also assisted local radio personality Jai Kershner as she announced prize winners.

One of Clarksville-Montgomery County School System’s new propane-powered buses was on display during the event. Jim Sumrell, chief operations officer for CMCSS, gave a presentation on the expansion of the bus program as well as other cost-saving, environmentally-conscious programs.

Some Clarksville area businesses and civic groups reached a higher certification status, as they continued to achieve additional goals put forth by the Green Certification program. The levels of certification allow businesses of all sizes and abilities the chance to grow in their efforts through the years.

This year marks the first time that a company has reached a platinum certification level. Red Knight Distribution received top honors for reaching the platinum designation during the banquet.

Awards were given to organizations which have shown special efforts in environmental awareness. 2019 award winners were as follows:

Outstanding Efforts in Air Quality: Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

Outstanding Efforts in Employee Engagement & Education: Red Knight Distribution

Outstanding Efforts in Land Use: Montgomery County

Outstanding Efforts in Resource Conservation: Agero

Outstanding Efforts in Reduction: Red Knight Distribution

Outstanding Efforts in Air Quality: Austin Peay State University

Outstanding Efforts in Reuse: Clarksville 50+ Activity Center

Best Overall, Small Organization: DBS & Associates

Best Overall, Large Organization: Red Knight Distribution

Ron Smithfield Award: Daryl Pater

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