Awards program recognizes Connecticut's environmental volunteers and sustainability leaders
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – March 10, 2025 – Aquarion Water Company today announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards. Now in its 15th year, the program honors the remarkable efforts of Connecticut individuals, businesses, and organizations that contribute to conserving and improving the state’s natural environment.
"Since its inception in 2010, the Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards have spotlighted the passion and hard work of Connecticut’s environmental stewards and sustainability leaders,” said Lucy Teixeira, President of Aquarion Water Company. “These advocates have led by example, demonstrating innovative practices and initiatives that significantly contribute to our state's ecological health, environmental preservation, and overall vitality. We encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations to submit nominations this year and help us spread the word about the importance of preserving our natural resources.”
The 2025 Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards will recognize outstanding environmental contributions in the Adult, Non-Profit Organization, Business, and Student (Grades 9-12) categories. Winners in the Adult, Non-Profit Organization, and Business categories can choose an environmental non-profit to receive a $5,000 grant in their honor. The winner of the Student category will receive a $1,000 award.
The deadline for nominations is May 9, 2025, and winners will be celebrated at a special ceremony on June 7, 2025, at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
For more information or to nominate an individual, business, organization, or student, please visit www.aquarionwater.com/awards.
Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply and wastewater treatment company for more than 780,000 people in 73 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, Aquarion has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.