For Immediate Release
March 11, 2022
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Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781
Leesburg Resident Receives 2021 John W. Tolbert Jr. Environmental Achievement Award
Leesburg, VA (March 11, 2022) – On Tuesday, March 8, the Leesburg Town Council and Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) Chair Paul Sheaffer presented Leesburg resident Lexi Howard with the 2021 John W. Tolbert Jr. Environmental Achievement Award.
Last year, during her senior year of high school, Howard created Project Pollinate, which helps bring awareness to the importance of pollination.
She launched a website, which provides a brief overview of pollinators, native plants, and how others can get involved. It is her goal to save and restore native plant populations, which will help pollinator populations as well.
“It feels really good to have your work recognized,” Howard said, adding that she’s going to school for environmental studies. “It’s my whole career path. I’m very excited about what I’m going to do.”
The Tolbert award recognizes students, community groups, and individuals that conduct or participate in activities that benefit the Town’s environment. Such activities are vital to sustaining the quality and health of our community and significantly contribute to the long-term well-being of our town for generations to come.
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