2008 AF&PA School(K-12) Recycling Awards

What is the deadline for submitting entries?
The deadline for submitting entries for the 2012 AF&PA Recycling Awards has now passed. .

How are the entries judges
Entries are reviewed by a panel of judges that includes industry and environmental organization representatives. Entries are judged on the criteria established for each award.

How do I submit my entry?
Entries can either be submitted through the paperrecycles.org website or by mail.

If by mail, submit to:
AF&PA Recycling Awards
American Forest & Paper Association
Attn: Rashida Holmes
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036

May I submit supporting materials?
Yes, supporting materials may be submitted to the address above once you have completed the online entry form.

Is there a fee to submit an entry?
There is no fee to enter the AF&PA Recycling Awards program.

Will entries be returned to me?
Entries will not be returned unless requested. AF&PA reserves the right to use, produce, edit, or publish the submitted information for any purpose. By submission of this entry, you agree that AF&PA has the right to use any portion of your submitted information, name, and likeness.

How many awards are distributed?
In 2012, AF&PA will recognize one award winner in each of the following categories: business, community, and school.

Are foreign-based recycling programs eligible to win an AF&PA Recycling Award?
Only U.S.-based business, community, and school recycling programs are eligible for the AF&PA Recycling Awards program.

When will the award winners be announced?
Award winners will be announced in March during an industry event, after which individual presentations will be made in each of the winners' communities at a local meeting or event. Winners and runners-up will also be promoted on the paperrecycles.org website.

Why is the AF&PA College/University Recycling Award no longer available?
Due to AF&PA's sponsorship of the RecycleMania program, we will no longer offer the College/University Recycling Award. For more information on the Recycle Mania program and contest information, visit recyclemania.org.