The Memnosyne Institute recently presented the second annual Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards. Memnosyne Institute Executive Director Phillip Collins says, “This brings people together from diverse economic and environmental areas to create a community of collaborations, opportunities and understanding. Hopefully, the result of these collaborations in action will improve our environment and the quality of life to benefit all North Texas citizens.” Finalists in five categories were nominated and voted on by readers and the award winners were selected by a panel of judges.

Special awards were given to Trammell Crow, of Earth Day Dallas, for Public Service, and Tom Kemper, with Dolphin Blue Office Supplies, for Lifetime Achievement. Other winners include: Nonprofit Professional—Debbie Branch, Keep Ft. Worth Beautiful coordinator; For Profit/Corporate Environmental Professional— the Frito Lay facilities team; Grass Roots Nonprofit Group or Organization—Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area; and Volunteer—Molly Rooke, Dallas Sierra Club.