Awards

KGPB Scholarship Award

• Layla Jackson
• Gage Diaz

Commissioners’ Choice Award - Individual

Jackie Adams

Commissioner's Choice Award - Group
North Texas River Runners

Green and Clean Campus Program - Educator of the Year

Perla Bernal

Green and Clean Campus Program - Campus of the Year
Austin Environmental Science Academy

Community Garden Produce Donation Awards

Community Gardeners of the Year

Cathy Head
Karen Humphreys
Mike Hutchins
Dorothy Ouma
Lilian Shamuyarira
Avis Smith
Ron Stephens

Adopt-a-Street Gold Star Recognition

City of Grand Prairie Landfill
I-20 Riders
Journey to Ignite 2025
Lindsey Wilhite
Lockheed Martin MFC ELDP
Matthew & Olivia Wolston
National Hookup of Black Women, Inc. Mid Cities Chapter
Nottingham Neighbors Club
Pratt & Whitney Services, Inc.
Richard Delmark
SGP ECHS BETA Club
SGPHS JROTC

Adopt-a-Street Good Standing Recognition

A Daughter’s Love OES No. 82
All Mighty Koop and Mama O
Arlington Collegiate High School
Barbra Thomas
Brandon R Tillmon Sr
Control Products Corporation
Cub Scout Pack 597
Curtis, Rhonda and Caleb Crowder
DCHS NHS
Dr. Rho on the Go
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
Evan and Skylar Segovia
Explore the Prairie
First Baptist Church Grand Prairie
Gage Bond Overton
Girl Scout Troop #3559
Girl Scout Troop #6888
Girl Scout Troop GPWE
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Troupe 8227
Holt/Harvey Family
Johnston Family Debbie, Kayla and Stuart
Kena, Lucca & Alessandro
Lambda Phi Epsilon & Alpha Kappa Delta Phi
LATICRETE International, Inc.
Le Family
Makeda Chapter No. 101 Order of Eastern Star
Oletu Family
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
PGCS Pepsi
Red Bee Media
Richard & Angie Effirim and Dakota Dickerson
Ron & Rebecca Jensen
Ryan Lusk
SGP Friends of Rachel
SGP Interact Club
Sons of Hiram Lodge 007
TD Foundation
The Light of the World Church
Thomas B Hunter Masonic Lodge #1356
Wayne & Kaye Gilbert

• Marcela Gonzalez, Chairperson
• Chelsea Pavey, Co-Chairperson
• Stephanie Brown
• Jordan Carter
• Gregory Hamilton
• Kevin Jazak
• Mechelle Reagan
• Jacob Weigand

• Blue Goose Cantina
• Bolder Adventure Park
• Cinnaholic
• Epic Waters Indoor Water Park
• The Finch
• Grand Prairie Libraries
• Grand Prairie Public Health and Environmental Quality Dept.
• Grand Prairie Police Department & Code Compliance
• Grand Prairie Solid Waste & Recycling Dept.
• Grand Prairie Tourism
• Grand Prairie Water Department
• Howard and Patricia Redfearn
• Kate Spade
• Lone Star Park
• Main Event
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Pei Wei
• Ripley's Believe it or Not!
• TC Paddlesports

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence 2021-2023 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Beautify Texas Outstanding Program Award: The Big Event

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence 2020-2022 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• O.P. Schnabel Volunteer of the Year Award: Angel Carter

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence 2019-2021 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• 1st place Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Sustained Excellence 2018-2020 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• 3rd place Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Sustained Excellence 2017-2019 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• 1st place Sadie Ray Graff, Educator: Amber Bermudez, SGPHS

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• 3rd place Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Sustained Excellence 2016-2018 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

STAR North Texas Environmental Leadership Award

• Winner of the Rachael Green Sustainability Leadership Award

North Texas Corporate Recycling Association Green Awards

• Winner of the Best Recycling Partnership award along with the Grand Prairie Office Depot Distribution Center

Keep America Beautiful

• 1st place Youth and Education Award, Educator: Brenda Townsend
• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) Environmental Leadership Awards

• 1st place Rick Fuszek Memorial Award for Outstanding Sustainable Materials Management: City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division

STAR North Texas Environmental Leadership Awards

• 1st place Outstanding Integrated Solid Waste Management: City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division
• 1st place Excellence in Construction and Demolition Debris Reuse/Recycling: City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division

STAR North Texas

• Appreciation Award: City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division

Texas Environmental Excellence Awards

• Finalist: City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division - Grand Prairie ISD STEM Camp

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence 2015-2017 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 9: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• 1st place Government Award, City, 150,000+ Population: City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division
• 2nd place Ruthe Jackson Award, Youth Program - Elementary School: Florence Hill Elementary Green and Clean Team
• 1st place Sadie Ray Graff Award, Educator - Middle School: Tamara Butler
• 1st place Sadie Ray Graff Award, Educator - High School: Aileen Hernandez
• 1st place Sadie Ray Graff Award, Educator - District: Brenda Townsend
• 1st place Sadie Ray Graff Award, Elementary School: Crockett EES Outdoor Learning Area
• 1st place Sadie Ray Graff Award, Middle School: Jackson Middle School Outdoor Learning Center
• 2nd place Sadie Ray Graff Award, District: Grand Prairie ISD 2017 April Month of Service
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) Environmental Leadership Awards

• 1st place Outstanding Environmental Public Education and Outreach Program: Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division with GPISD STEM Camp
• Honorable Mention Linda B. Smith Memorial Award for Outstanding Environmental Youth Education and Outreach Program: Florence Hill Elementary School Green and Clean Team

STAR North Texas Recycling Leadership Awards

• 1st place Excellence in Environmental Public Education & Outreach Program: Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division with GPISD STEM Camp

Keep America Beautiful

• 1st place Youth and Education Award, School District: GPISD Counseling Services Month of Service

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence 2014-2016 Governor’s Community Achievement Award, Category 9: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• 1st place Sadie Ray Graff Award, District: GPISD STEM Camp with Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division
• 2nd place Ruthe Jackson Award, Youth Leadership: Florence Hill Elementary School Green and Clean Team
• Honorable Mention Sadie Ray Graff Award, District: Grand Prairie ISD 2016 Month of Service
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• 2nd Place Governor’s Community Achievement Award, Category 9: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Sustained Excellence 2013-2015 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 9: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• 1st place O.P. Schnabel Senior Citizen Award, Male: Billy Clark
• 2nd place Government Award, Military: US Army 63rd Regional Support Command
• 3rd place Sadie Ray Graff Award, Volunteer: Pay Hayton
• 2nd place Sadie Ray Graff Award, Elementary School: Austin Elementary School
• 3rd place Sadie Ray Graff Award, District: GPISD Green & Clean Campus Program
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Grand Prairie Independent School District

• Appreciation Award: City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling Division - Grand Prairie ISD STEM Camp

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence Award: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• 1st place, Sadie Ray Graff Award, Elementary School: Lorenzo de Zavala Environmental Science Academy
• 2nd place, Ruthe Jackson Award, Scout Troop: Girl Scout Troop 3217 Recycle That Bicycle Project
• 2nd place, Sadie Ray Graff Award, Elementary School: Juan Seguin Elementary
• 3rd place, Sadie Ray Graff Award, Elementary School: Colin Powell Elementary - The Clean Team
• Honorable Mention, Ruthe Jackson Award, Elementary School: The Clean Team - Colin Powell Elementary

Greater DFW Recycling Alliance

• Outstanding Composting Program: City of Grand Prairie

State of Texas Alliance for Recycling

• Outstanding Composting Program: City of Grand Prairie

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence Award: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep America Beautiful

• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence Award: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• 1st place Ruthe Jackson Award: Sydney Bryan

City of Grand Prairie

• Group Achievement Award: Kirby Creek Nature Center

City of Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation

• Hall of Fame Award: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence Award: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

North Texas Corporate Recycling

• Green Award, Involvement in the Community Through Partnerships: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful and Grand Prairie ISD

Keep America Beautiful

• 1st place Affiliate Award: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• President's Circle Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful

• Sustained Excellence 2008-2010 Governor's Community Achievement Award, Category 10: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• Gold Star Affiliate: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful
• 1st place, Ebby Holliday and Maurice Acers Business & Industry Awards, Business Innovation: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
• 1st place, Sadie Ray Graff Award, Elementary School: Marshall Elementary
• 2nd place, Sadie Ray Graff Award, Educator: Sammy Wren
• 2nd place, Ruthe Jackson Award, Scout Group: Kyle Schadt
• 2nd place, Media Awards, Electronic: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful and GPTV
• 3rd place, Sadie Ray Graff Award, Elementary School: Florence Hill Green Team

Greater DFW Recycling Alliance

• Outstanding Environmental Youth Education and Outreach Award: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful and Grand Prairie ISD

North Texas Corporate Recycling Association

• Green Award, Involvement with the Community Through Partnerships: Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful and Grand Prairie ISD

KGPB Coordinator
Amanda Maron

Phone: 972-237-4546
Email: kgpb@gptx.org

Volunteer Opportunities