This year's awards program features some new categories and broader eligibility to allow for greater participation. Robert Rodale Awards. DMA established the annual Robert Rodale Environmental Leadership Awards competition in 1991 to recognize environmental leadership. These awards honor the memory and spirit of the Rodale Press' long-time chairman and chief executive officer, the late Robert David Rodale. In addition to The DMA Rodale Awards, Recycling at Work Leadership Awards will be given in eight additional categories, including Clean Your Files Day, Buy Recycled, Closing the Loop, Public Outreach, Employee Education, Commercial Recycling, Environmental Responsibility, and Model Recycler.
Entrants can apply in as many categories as they wish.
Judging criteria are listed for each award category. It is not necessary, however, for an entry to meet all of the criteria in order to compete. Washington D.C. All award winners will have their programs featured in a Best Practices Guide for Recycling at Work.