It’s time to recognize those taking the initiative to be eco-friendly in our community! The Collierville Environmental Commission [CEC] is hosting its second annual Collierville Forward program. 

Collierville Forward encourages participants to create an environmentally friendly project, implement the idea, and submit the project results. The CEC will recognize the projects with Environmental Excellence Awards, recognizing our local environmental stewards!

“We want to recognize our residents, businesses, schools, and more for their impact on local sustainability,” said Sheila Bentley, CEC member. “Together we can make a difference and improve the environment for current and future members of the Collierville community.”

As a new addition this year, the CEC will give honorary Collierville Forward Awards to ongoing environmental projects in Town. The first selection for the Honorary Collierville Forward Award is the Collierville Victory Garden. Started in 2008, the Victory Garden was created by Master Gardeners to grow produce to donate weekly to the Collierville Food Pantry. The Victory Garden is completely funded and maintained by volunteers comprised of Master Gardeners, scouts, school groups, and other community volunteers. Located at Collierville Christian Church, 707 Byhalia, learn more about the Collierville Victory Garden by visiting their Facebook page: facebook.com/cvg.mamg. 

To nominate someone or an organization for the CEC Honorary Collierville Forward Award for their ongoing projects, fill out your  Nomination Application Form and send to colliervilleforward@gmail.com by November 9th, 2019 @ 5:00PM.  

Have a great idea for a ColliervilleForward project? Click here to learn about project submission, eligibility, and regulations.

Interested in learning more about the CEC? Meetings are held at 6:30PM on the second Tuesday of every month at the Collierville Public Service Department, 500 Keough Rd. Collierville, TN 38017.

Story by | Anna Bell