Town of Fairfield Wins Green Coast Award

The 4th Annual Green Coast Award winners were announced Wednesday, November 16th, at the 4th Annual Fairfield County Green Faire at Grand Restaurant and Lounge in Stamford, Connecticut.

Twenty-eight businesses, organizations, and individuals were honored this year, including the Town of Fairfield, winner of the "Town" category. When given the good news about Fairfield's award, newly-elected First Selectman Tetreau said, "The Town of Fairfield is honored to receive this award and to be recognized in this manner. It's a testament to our on-going commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability for the well-being of all of our citizens. Thank you."

Other Fairfield winners include Catch a Healthy Habit, Health in a Hurry, Fairfield University, SipSavers, Trader Joe's, Fairfield Green Food Guide, and Bigelow Tea Company. Winners will be recognized at Fairfield Green Drinks, December 6th at The Shack Hometown Grill, from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Fairfield, Connecticut. Please RSVP for Fairfield Green Drinks HERE

Bridgeport's Mayor Bill Finch was the winner in the cateogory of "Mayor".

Voting for the Green Coast Awards was done online at GreenCoastAwards.com from Jan. 1st-Nov. 10th. All winners were reviewed for their contribution to sustainability and approved by Matt Turek, Director of the Green Coast Awards, as well approved by the Green Coast Award advisory committee. "This year’s 28 Green Coast Awards winners represent all areas of sustainability, and demonstrate that Connecticut is on its way to building a more sustainable infrastructure," Mr. Turek said.

Recognizing a growing interest among local residents and businesses for protecting the environment, the Green Coast Awards were established in 2007, are an initiative of Conscious Decisions and support and promote local sustainability and eco-friendly living practices. 

For a complete list of all winners, please visit the Green Coast Awards Initiative page.