TEEA Winners
Our 2018 winners were celebrated at an awards reception and banquet held at the Austin Convention Center on May 16, 2018. Winners were also congratulated by Governor Greg Abbott for their environmental achievements. To learn more about the winning projects, watch the videos highlighting each winner's project on our 2018 Winners page.
2018 Water Conservation Winner
Finisar Corporation — The company installed an innovative wastewater system to reduce the amount of water used in their manufacturing operations.
2018 Technical/Technology Winner
Enchanted Rock, Ltd. — The company provides natural gas resiliency microgrids to generate emergency power for their customers while protecting the environment.
2018 Agriculture Winner
North Plains Groundwater Conservation District — The district created the Master Irrigator Program, twenty-four hours of intensive irrigation education, to teach producers about conservation practices.
2018 Awards Banquet
Table setup for the 2018 awards banquet held at the Austin Convention Center on May 16, 2018.
2018 Innovative Operations/Management Winner
Recon Services, Inc. — Recon is the first company in Texas to recycle construction and demolition materials using a robotic sorting system.
2018 Civic/Community Winner
River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash — The program celebrated their 25th anniversary this year in protecting and preserving waterways in the Houston area.
2018 Education Winner
Texas Well Owner Network — Member of the program demonstrates testing of water well sample to help private water well owners protect the quality of their drinking water.
2018 Youth Winner
We Care Act — The non-profit organization engages youth to recycle and reduce waste by collecting and donating items to disaster victims.
