From the Office of Governor Pat Quinn
SPRINGFIELD – April 22, 2009. On Earth Day, Governor Pat Quinn presented the 2009 Governor’s Green Youth Awards to recognize Illinois’ schoolchildren for their outstanding work on environmental and conservation projects.
“In order to protect our environment, we must help the next generation understand the importance greening our earth,” said Governor Quinn. “These students are taking learning one step further by teaching their communities about conserving resources, recycling, and energy efficiency.”
The winners of the Governor’s Green Youth Awards were students who worked on environmental projects either individually or as part of a group, and K-12 schools recognized for their achievements in waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
“These projects demonstrate the innovative ways young people throughout the state are working to protect Illinois’ environment,” said Doug Scott, Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. “Through these awards, we hope to teach other young people about the importance of environmental protection.”
Governor Quinn also presented a proclamation to Tayler McGillis, a four-time Green Youth Award winner. Tayler, a 14-year-old home-schooled 9th grader from Toluca, has recycled nearly 23,000 pounds of aluminum and his efforts have generated more than $18,000 for local charities, including Habitat for Humanity and a local animal shelter.
The 2009 award ceremony marks the seventh anniversary of the awards, which encourage young people to undertake environmental projects that will make a difference in their community.
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