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Christy Dixon recycler of the year:

Ron Jongetjes Of JOHNS Disposal


The prestigious Christy Dixon Recycler of the Year Award was awarded to Ron Jongetjes of Johns Disposal. This recognition is given to an individual whose career demonstrates the highest professional standards. Ron has made a career of recycling.

When there is a need related to recycling in southeastern Wisconsin, Ron's answer is always, "Yes, I can help.” Ron's willingness to help is one of the many reasons that Ron is deeply respected within our industry. In 2024, Ron helped multiple MRFs simultaneously while others rebuilt, renovated, and recovered from fires. At one point there was one MRF down due to fire, one on scheduled maintenance and a third new plant not yet online. Ron sees recycling as a responsibility, and worked tirelessly to help these other MRFs.

Photo: AROW President, Betsy Powers, presenting award to Ron Jongetjes

outstanding achievement in waste reduction & recycling: Organization

RECYCLING CONNECTIONS



Recycling Connections works with organizations across the state offering their professional knowledge and dedication to educating the importance of, and “how to’s” on waste reduction, recycling, and composting, to municipalities, organizations, and the general public.

Photo: Recycling Connections Staff (left to right) Kelly Adlington, Susan Schuller, Michelle Nieuwenhuis, and Rylee Mullikin

outstanding achievement in waste reduction & recycling: business 


RUBINA MARTINI, OWNER OF PROCESS NEAR ZERO WASTE SHOP


Established in 2020, Process is a low waste shop and refillery. Rubina and Process supports people wherever they are in their sustainable journey and provides access for people to choose options that reduces waste. She also makes it a priority to source as many local materials with low to no packaging. Each product undergoes a life cycle analysis to determine if it meets sustainability criteria outlined for the store. Reducing the carbon footprint in product design, delivery, and end of life are all careful considerations when choosing products for the store.

Photo: Rubina Martini


AROw awards: descriptions

Every year in or around January, nominations are accepted to highlight the amazing work of individuals, schools, and organizations that advance waste reduction efforts, resource recovery, and recycling in Wisconsin. Check back in December for details on nominating someone deserving. Below you will find categories of achievement recognized and past award recipients. 

Christy Dixon Recycler of the Year

An individual whose career demonstrates the highest professional standards in the recycling field (includes reuse and composting).

  • Applicant may be from the public, private, or nonprofit sector.
  • If a person has already received this award, they are not eligible to receive the award a second time.

Outstanding Achievement in Education

An individual or group that has excelled in environmental education, specifically related to solid waste and recycling.

  • Applicant may be from the public, private, or nonprofit sector.

Outstanding Achievement in Waste Reduction & Recycling

An individual or group that has excelled with waste reduction and recycling within their program.

  • Applicant may be from the public, private, or nonprofit sector.

Outstanding Achievement in Waste Reduction & Recycling – Professional Athlete

A professional athlete or team that has excelled with waste reduction and recycling within their program or “on the field.”

  • A professional athlete or team.

Outstanding Achievement in Waste Reduction and Recycling – Student

An individual that has excelled with their overall activities, or a specific project, supporting waste reduction, sustainability, recycling, and/or organics management.

  • Applicant must be a student of highereducation or recent graduate.

Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Waste Reduction and Recycling – Youth Emerging Leader

A youth that has excelled with their overall activities, or a specific project, supporting waste reduction, sustainability, recycling, and/or organics management.

  • Award will recognize a K-12 student.
  • Activities must have occurred within the last 18 months.
  • Student Teacher/Advisor(s) to the project must be listed
  • Nominator does not have to be an AROW member

ASSOCIATED RECYCLERS OF WISCONSIN

Address: 1100 Main Street, Suite 130

Stevens Point, WI  54481

Phone: 715.343.0722

Email: execdirector(at)wisconsinrecycles.org

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