Holly Christmann, Program Manager for the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District, welcomes everyone to the 2007 Recycling Awards Luncheon.

Holly Christmann, Program Manager, gives a warm welcome speech and begins the award presentation ceremony.

The Recycling Awards are beautifully crafted from recycled glass and are mounted onto faux marble plaques.

Ben Parker, of Hamilton County Juvenille Probation, accepts his award for Friend of Recycling.

Amity Elementary School students Ryan Bosse and Alexis Padgett accept the Outstanding School Recycling Program Award on behalf of the Green Team.

Peggy Cappel, of St. Aloysius School, accepts the Outstanding Recycling Educator Award.

Kelly Sullivan accepts the Best Recycler - CARE Award on behalf of the Village of Indian Hill.

Diana Herbe and Wright Gwyn accept the Best Recycler - CARE Award on behalf of the City of Forest Park.

Kim Downey accepts the Most Improved Recyclig Program - CARE Award on behalf of Crosby Township.

Bridget Vogt and David Conrad accept the Excellence in Public Recycling Award on behalf of Starfire.

Pete Ellerhorst accepts The Interchange Award - Business of the Year on behalf of Crown Plastics.

Jeff Luehrmann and Michael Koons accept the Industrial Award for Recycling Achievement on behalf of St. Bernard Soap Company.

Eddie Leonard accepts the Recycling at Work Program of the Year Award on behalf of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

James Schafer, Sue Polling and Claude Chandler accept the Outstanding Recycling in a Multi-Family Residence Award on behalf of The Regency.

Mark Derrick accepts The John Van Volkenburgh Award for Recycling Innovation on behalf of Perry & Derrick.

Michelle Balz, Solid Waste Program Specialist for the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District, welcomes attendees at the registration table.

Everyone settles in for an afternoon of appreciation and acknowledgement.

Attendees enjoy a lunch of salad, mixed vegetables and lasagna, followed by delicious cookies and brownies.

Holly Christmann mingles with award recipients before the program begins.

Attendees enjoy dessert during the presentation.