Vancouver, Wash. - Clark County will host the Green Gala celebration on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St. This free event is open to any business or individual interested in environmental sustainability.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 6 p.m.

The event will feature a presentation by Waste Not Food Taxi, a nonprofit that redistributes unwanted commercial leftovers to people in need.

Five awards will be presented to businesses and community members for their leadership in sustainability. The categories are:

* Green Apple Award for a school employee
* Green Business Awards for one small and one large business
* Green Neighbor Award for a citizen
* Master Composter Recycler Superstar for a volunteer

"This event is an opportunity to recognize achievements and highlight projects that demonstrate environmental stewardship," said Sarah Keirns, environmental outreach specialist. "It will be an informative and fun evening."

A reception will follow the awards ceremony.

Please register in advance at https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/news-events/green-awards.

To learn more about the Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach program, visit https://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/solid-waste-environmental-outreach.