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2 <br /> 2. Community Environmental Excellence Award — Celebrating a community <br /> group or nonprofit organization that demonstrates exceptional leadership, <br /> innovation, and sustainable action for environmental betterment. <br /> 3. Individual Environmental Impact Award — Acknowledging a neighbor, <br /> educator or community member whose personal actions have <br /> meaningfully contributed to environmental improvement and awareness. <br /> 4. Next Generation Environmental Leadership Award — Recognizing youth or <br /> emerging leaders whose creativity, innovation and passion are shaping a <br /> more sustainable and environmentally responsible future. <br /> • Award Criteria: Nominations will be evaluated in these areas: <br /> 1. Environmental Impact— How actions address local environmental issues <br /> and provide replicable models. <br /> 2. Innovation and Creativity — Use of original or forward-thinking approaches <br /> to inspire change. <br /> 3. Sustainability and Long-Term Benefit — Demonstrated potential for <br /> enduring positive impact. <br /> 4. Leadership and Influence —Ability to engage, mobilize, and inspire others. <br /> Next Steps for Orange County: <br /> 1. CFE will develop and distribute a public call for nominations. <br /> 2. CFE will review and select award recipients based on the established criteria. <br /> 3. Awardees will be honored during the annual Earth Evening event in April. <br /> The RIPPLE Awards will be a valuable complement to Orange County's strategic <br /> priorities by honoring exemplary environmental leadership, inspiring wider community <br /> participation, and reinforcing the County's commitment to environmental protection, <br /> sustainability, and public engagement. <br /> 2 <br />