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Recognition 2013
Drawing    Our our second annual Green Homes Challenge Recognition
    Event 
held on March 27, 2013 was a great success! 

    We celebrated the efforts of 138 households that have completed their
    Power Saver and/or Green Leader Certification, heard from public officials
    in support of the Challenge, listened to great music by the Main Line Gravy
    Soppers, and awarded over 40 prizes!

    Want to join us next year? Complete your Power Saver, Green Leader,
    or Renewable Star Certification at FrederickGreenChallenge.org!

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From Top Left: Prize donors Donald Frame, Photographer, and Michael Dickson, Seed of Life Nurseries, draw names for prizes; The Main Line Gravy Soppers play; Certified Households pose in the photo booth; Myersville Mayor Wayne Creadick speaks about his experience with the Challenge and Solarize Frederick County
Photos © Russell C. Poole

Thank you to our 2013 Prize Donors and Sponsors!

 Home Energy Saving Solutions 2 Free Energy Audits and 2 $500 Gift Certificates for Air Sealing 
Donated by Home Energy Saving Solutions
 HHAC
1 Year of HVAC Maintenance and 1 Duct Cleaning 
Donated by Hagerstown Heating and Cooling
 Green Step
Free Comprehensive Energy Audit
Donated by Green Step
 Main Line Free Event Musical Entertainment
Donated by Main Line Gravy Soppers
 Advanced Service Focus Pro 6000 Programmable Thermostat Installation and Programming
Donated by Advanced Service Air Conditioning & Heating
 Seed of Life Nurseries
Half CSA Share for 2013 Season
Donated by Seed of Life Nurseries

 MOMs Organic Market

$250 in Gift Certificates and Event Refreshments
Donated by MOM's Organic Market
 
House in the Woods

Flex-5 CSA Share (5 Friday Veggie Pickups at the Farm for the 2013 Season)
Donated by House in the Woods Farm
 CRN
2 Gift Certificates for Native Oakleaf Hydrangea Shrubs
Donated by Clear Ridge Nursery


 Frederick Air

1 Year of HVAC Maintenance
Donated by Frederick Air, Inc.

 Ecologia Design Free Consultation ($150 value)
Donated by Ecologia Design
 Stadler

2 $25 and 2 $50 Gift Certificates for Stadler Nurseries
Donated by Stadler Nurseries
 Mosaic Power A Bath Product Gift Basket and a Free Installation of an Energy Optimizing Controller on your Electric Hot Water Heater, plus a $100 Annual Rebate
And Event Refreshments
Donated by Mosaic Power
 Terressentials

Terressentials USDA Certified Organic Real Soap Gift Basket and Terressentials $50 Gift Certificate
Donated by Terressentials
 Plamondon Weekend Stay in LEED-Certified Green Hotel  
Donated by Plamondon Hospitality Partners

 Donald Frame Photographer

Photography Print
Donated by Donald Frame Photographer
 
Phoenix Imagery Press

Photography Print
Donated by Russ & Cindy Poole/Phoenix Imagery Press
Bodmer's
Woodstove Steamer and $50 Gift Certificate for a Hand-Made Birth or Wedding Plate
Donated by Bodmer's Stoves & Pottery

 
Habitat

2 $50 Gift Certificates for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Donated by the Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, MD 
 Scott Key Center Rain Barrel
Donated by the Scott Key Center  
 Parks and Rec Free Park Shelter Reservation
Donated by Frederick County Divison of Parks and Recreation
 FC Composting Bin, Gift Bag, & Load of Revive Compost
Donated by Frederick County Department of Solid Waste Management
 The Red Horse

$50 Gift Certificate
Donated by The Red Horse

 Gaver Farm

 5 Free passes to Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival
and A Free Dozen of Gaver Farm Apple Cider Donuts
Donated by Gaver Farm

 McCutcheon's

Gift Basket
Donated by McCutcheon's Apple Products Inc.

The Trailhouse
$30 Gift Certificate for The Trailhouse
Donated by The Trailhouse

 
Linganore Winecellars
1 Wine and Food Pairing for 2 People
Donated by Linganore Winecellars

 DLC
1 Cider Tasting for 4 People
Donated by Distillery Lane Ciderworks
 The Common Market $15 Gift Certificate for The Common Market
Donated by The Common Market

 Uncle Ralph's Cookies
Cookies for Recognition Event
Donated by Uncle Ralph's Cookies
 

Gazette
Certified Household Advertisement
Donated by The Gazette



Many Thanks to Our Program Funders...
Recovery  EPA   EPA

Recognition 2012


On February 21, 2012, 50 households that completed Challenge 1: Be a Power Saver  were recognized as Certified Power Savers at a televised Green Homes Challenge Recognition Event with the Board of County Commissioners. Power Saver households received personalized recognition, certificates, and yard signs promoting their Power Saver status. Fourteen lucky Power Savers won prizes donated by local businesses. 

Watch the Recognition Ceremony and Slide Show

 
Prize Donors for 2012


$
2,000 Worth of Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Donated by Lancaster Craftsman Builders


$500 Home Air Sealing & Audit Package
Donated by Home Energy Team

Weekend Stay in LEED-Certified Green Hotel  
Donated by Plamondon Hospitality Partners

$250 in Gift Certificates
Donated by MOM's Organic Market

1 Year of HVAC Maintenance
Donated by Frederick Air, Inc.

$50's in Gift Certificates
Donated by The Home Depot #2559

Rain Barrel
Donated by the Scott Key Center  

Composting Bin, Gift Bag, & Load of Revive Compost
Donated by Frederick County Department of Solid Waste Management

Energy Saving Gift Basket
Donated by Go Green Products

Free Park Shelter Reservation
Donated by Frederick County Divison of Parks and Recreation

Cookies for Recognition Event
Donated by Uncle Ralph's Cookies

Gift Certificate for Event Refreshments
Donated by Weis