Award recognizes ongoing efforts to protect local environment
The Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission recently received a 2025 Governor’s Circle Award for its outstanding achievements in community beautification and environmental sustainability. The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF) presented the award in recognition of exemplary performance in litter reduction, waste minimization, and community greening.
To qualify for the Governor’s Circle Award, affiliates must be certified and in good standing with Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the national nonprofit that oversees state and local programming. Additionally, the affiliate must be an active member of the KGBF network. Certified KAB affiliates are required to effect meaningful, positive, and lasting change by directly addressing community needs in the areas of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, and beautification.
“Across Georgia, we’re focused on creating clean, green, and beautiful communities for everyone to enjoy,” said Natalie Johnston-Russell, executive director of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. “This year’s award recipients exemplify what’s possible when passion meets action, and we’re proud to recognize their outstanding contributions.”
“We are honored to serve alongside the 78 affiliates in Georgia that work each day to create clean, green, and beautiful communities for everyone to enjoy,” said Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission Executive Director Cindy Pritchard. “We are privileged to engage with the citizens of Oconee County in support of this mission, and we thank all of our many volunteers who make a beautiful Oconee County a reality.”
For more information about Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission, or to volunteer, visit www.OconeeCountyGA.gov/kocbc.