Here Comes the Judge

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application for our 30 in 30 Green Grants Program!  We had a good response in all four categories, outlining projects that were varied and purposeful.  They clearly demonstrate the needs in communities, and show what can be done with dedication and some funding.  The judges certainly will have a tough time evaluating and scoring this year’s proposals!

We’d like to thank this year’s panel of judges for their expertise in their fields.  They take time from their busy days to read, evaluate, and score applications for their respective category.  We will compile their scores to determine the top applications, and announce one grant award each day during the month of June on our website and social media channels.

Judging Panel for 2021 Green Grants

Community Beautification Category
Renesha Chiles, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
Lane Guilliam, former KVB Board member, Wilton House
Nancy Heltman, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
Eunice Kulesza, former Sr. Env. Comp. Specialist at FAREVA
Kathy Emerson, Local Artist
Chris Vassey, Attorney, KVB Board member

Litter Prevention and Cigarette Litter Prevention Categories
Carol W. Doss, Former KVB Board member, Keep SW Virginia Beautiful
Kris Ferguson, KVB Board Member, Ferguson Environmental Consulting 
Julia Hillegass, KVB Board Member, Agricultural Reserve City of Virginia Beach
Kendra Norrell, Community Outreach Coordinator, City of Richmond
Suzanne Taylor, Dept. of Environmental Quality

Recycling Category
Chris Conley, Afton Chemical
Jake Hughes, WestRock
Rebecca Johnson, WestRock
Roseann Lee, WestRock
Ravi Menon, Afton Chemical
Douglas Sharo,  KVB Board Member, Sustainability Manager, WestRock
Cathy Warner, GHD
Julie Williams-Daves, Dominion Energy

We are also very grateful to this year’s sponsors:  Altria, Coca-Cola, WestRock, and Keep America Beautiful!  We sincerely appreciate the financial and other support they provide.

Follow THIS LINK to see the list of last year’s Green Grant Awards.  Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided $254,500 for 320 different programs and projects throughout the state.