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Annual Sierra Vision AwardsWhat are the Sierra Vision Awards?Historically known by many as the Vision 2020 awards, we've renamed this prestigious regional award for leaders and innovators in region. Some of the greatest things happen under conditions of adversity and at Sierra Business Council we’re committed to solutions that create opportunity from those exact circumstances. Each year, we host an event to recognize and encourage leadership in the Sierra, honoring community members as their work continues to demonstrate community vitality, environmental quality, economic prosperity, and social fairness. If you'd like to attend this year's Vision Awards celebration on May 1st, please RSVP by clicking HERE 2011 Vision Award winners:Amador-Calaveras Consensus GroupThe Amador-Calaveras Consensus Group is a community-based organization that works to create fire-safe communities, healthy forests, watersheds, and sustainable local economies. Its efforts have helped to create jobs and give hope to poverty stricken areas. The group is highly regarded for the services it provides to the local community. Ian RogoffIan Rogoff has been a leading figure in establishing entry level and managerial jobs in clean, renewable energy to the Sierra Nevada region. During his many years with local investment and business organizations such as the Sierra Nevada Partners, Sierra Angles and the Nevada Institute of Renewable Energy and Commercialization (NIREC), Ian’s leadership has become synonymous with visionary values. He is active in educational and research pursuits, product and market innovation, public policy, collaboration, economic development and job creation in both the public and private sectors in the region. Jenine WindeshausenJenine Windeshausen's visionary leadership in the region’s first Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program (mPOWER Placer) and her unique application to the program design has elevated the this innovative program design to national attention. mPOWER Placer works to create local jobs, invest in clean energy and energy efficiency at the county level, and ultimately saves customers money on electricity and gas bills. Believing in local investment as the first step towards economic recovery and community prosperity, Jenine has created a national model which bridges the intersection of economy, environment and the community while providing valuable services to the region. John MountJohn Mount has demonstrated tireless dedication in mentoring youth and educating the public about the benefits of forest management. Among Mr. Mount’s many actions in support of California forestry was the commitment of himself and his entire forestry staff to the very first offering of the Northern California Society of American Forester’s (SAF) sponsored “Forest Conservation Days.” He subsequently went on to create “Forest Science Days” and “Local Forest Conservation Days” at his employer’s ‘Camp Edison’ to educate elementary school children about forest stewardship. His work represents a lifetime of dedication and cutting edge forestry practices. John Olmsted
2011 Vision Award Nominees
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