Service, Achievement & Mentoring (S.A.M.) Awards
2011
As former Director of Recycling for the University of Kansas, Celeste Hoins was instrumental in developing long-term sustainable efforts on campus that are still in place today. She was instrumental in the creation of KOR and was a board member.
2010
Kris Hicks is an Environmental Scientist with the Bureau of Waste Management and has been instrumental in helping communities across Kansas evaluate, collect and manage e-waste. Much of her work in this area has been through the administration and management of multiple grants and service contracts. In addition, she designed and developed a progressive assistance program - "Tubes for Cash" - to aid in the transition from the grant start-up assistance program to on-going collection operations. Kris is a strong supporter of KOR and helps in our efforts to strengthen and build recycling and waste reduction programs in Kansas
2009
As Coordinator of the Northwest Regional Recycling Program, Lynette Koon has helped boost recycling in eight Kansas counties. Through her efforts, each of these counties has recycling drop-off and collection centers. Her efforts have helped cities and counties find low-cost ways to implement recycling programs. Ms. Koon has been a speaker at KOR Conferences.
2008
The S.A.M. Award is named after Mr. L.O. “Sam” Samuelson, whose efforts in Wallace County and across the state of Kansas is a model for others to follow. Mr. Samuelson is an inaugural member of KOR.