PCC receives sustainability award
(Sound Consumer, July 2004) — In a special ceremony on May 25 at the University of Washington's Kane Hall, Sustainable Seattle presented its 2003 Sustainable Community Outstanding Leadership Awards (SCOLA). PCC received the Board of Directors Special Achievement Award.
Sustainable Seattle is a local nonprofit founded in 1991 to promote a sustainable way of life in this region and beyond. Sustainable Seattle presents its awards to honor the leadership of local individuals and organizations in the following categories: Built Environment, Business, Government, Neighborhoods & Community, and Social Justice. For more information, see www.sustainableseattle.org.
Board member Christy Shelton notes, "The Special Achievement Award is designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments that span more than one of the five categories, and show a long-term or special commitment to the principles of sustainability. Receiving this award is a great honor, and we value PCC's outstanding efforts in our community."
CEO Tracy Wolpert accepted the award on behalf of PCC's board, members and staff. "We are constantly working to improve sustainability practices in all aspects of our operation. We deeply appreciate this acknowledgement," Wolpert said. "We are especially grateful to Sustainable Seattle for providing an award for display at each of the seven stores so that all of our members and staff might feel part of this recognition," added Wolpert. Look for the SCOLA in your store's Co-op Information Center.
View PCC's award letter (PDF).