Frederick County recognized seven local leaders for their significant contributions to sustainability during its annual Sustainability Awards celebration held on October 15. The event, organized by the Frederick County Sustainability Commission and the Division of Energy and Environment, honored businesses, organizations, and individuals whose efforts have made a positive impact on the environment and community.
County Executive Jessica Fitzwater emphasized the diverse forms of sustainability, stating, “From conserving energy and reducing waste to planting trees and engaging the next generation of environmentalists, each of this year’s honorees is showing how local action can make a lasting difference.” The awards highlighted a range of initiatives aimed at resource conservation and environmental education.
This year’s recipients included AstraZeneca, which was recognized in the Industrial Enterprise category for achieving a 600 percent increase in production at its Frederick facility while maintaining energy use growth at just 1 percent. The company has also transitioned to 100 percent renewable energy and aims for carbon-zero operations by the end of 2026.
Daly Computers received the award for Commercial Enterprise Over 50 Employees for its extensive recycling and waste-prevention efforts, having recycled over 290 tons of materials in recent years. Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm, recognized in the Commercial Enterprise Under 50 Employees category, practices regenerative agriculture on its seven-acre farm, growing over 35 types of produce while implementing sustainable farming techniques.
In the nonprofit category, Wild Potomac was honored for its community education and watershed restoration initiatives, including the planting of 206 trees and the establishment of community food forests. Individual awards went to Michael Turell, who has dedicated over 40 years to environmental education for youth, and students Anwesha Parida and Mridula Vasudevan, who have led various environmental projects, including tree planting and community cleanups.
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