The Climate Action Working Group (CAWG) hosted the 2024 Greeni Awards on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Manitou Springs’ City Hall, recognizing local achievements in environmental stewardship. See page 12 for a list of winners and honorable mentions.
The CAWG is an independent environmental group which aims to create, promote and support climate-related initiatives in Manitou Springs and the surrounding area by working collaboratively with local government, residents and regional partners. Their goal is to increase community engagement and raise citizen awareness around environmental issues and challenges like watershed, tree canopy, fire mitigation, food security and more. Learn more at ManitouCAWG.org.
Manitou Springs Climate Action Working Group 2024 Greeni Awards
Greenest City Project
Winner: Mansions Park edible and floral community garden
Honorable mention: Schryver Park rain garden
Greenest Group
Winner: Manitou Springs Garden Club
Honorable mentions: Smokebrush Farm; PaCMan (Pedestrian and Cycle Manitou Springs); Kiwanis Club of Manitou Springs
Top Pollinator Protection Volunteer
Winner: Ruth Markwardt/ Flying Pig Farm
Honorable mentions: Ellen Fortier/ Mansions Community Gardens
Greenest Teacher/Educator
WINNER: Miles Groth, Ute Pass Elementary
Honorable mentions: Barak Ben-Amots, Flying Pig Farm; David Woolley, Manitou Springs Seed Library
Greenest Individual
Winners: Joan Stang, Tina Riesterer (Tie vote)
Honorable mentions: Dan Stuart, Doug Howell, Cate Terwilliger
Greenest Business
Winner: E-Bike Sales and Rental
Greenest Restaurant
Winner: Adams Mountain Cafe
Greenest Lodging
Winner: Buffalo Lodge
Honorable mention: The White Yarrow Inn
