JACKSON HOLE, WYO – Friends, family, and colleagues of the late-Andy Tyson have come together to create the Andy Tyson Leadership Award in Sustainability. The announcement was made by Energy Conservation Works (ECW), a partner in the award nomination process.
“Advocating for renewable energy and sustainability in our greater region isn’t easy, but that never stopped Andy from rolling up his sleeves and trying incredibly hard; whether working to create Teton Valley’s first net metering program, attending burgeoning sustainability events all over the area, or fighting for solar’s place in Idaho’s energy portfolio,” Tyson’s wife Molly said.
Tyson was co-founder and owner of Creative Energies, a values-driven company that grew to be the region’s leading expert on renewable energy. He was killed in a plane crash on April 10, 2015, along with three other community members, while flying to a remote job site to plan a solar installation.
Recipients of the Andy Tyson Award will be recognized each May at the Jackson Hole EcoFair, a regional event that Tyson helped start in the early 2000s.
Nominees for the inaugural Andy Tyson award are being accepted through April 28. They should be members of the community who exemplify:
- Innovative approaches to their work
- A passion in what they do
- Inspiration to others
- Dedication to improving one’s knowledge and skillset
- Committed service to the community or promise as a rising star
Nominees may be active in any of the following areas:
- Public policy or community organizing in relevant sustainability issues
- Green building
- Renewable energy
- Energy efficiency
- Alternative transportation
- Recycling
- Waste reduction
- Sustainability education
Nominees of all ages and sectors (private, NGO, government, academia, etc.) are welcome. Learn more and submit nominees.
