In its first year, Direct Energy and The Gazette’s Capital Region Volunteer Citizen of the Year award is honoring Chris Lehman of Voorheesville, NY. Lehman is the founder of the Albany Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC), a facility that provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons for those with mental and physical disabilities. Therapeutic riding contributes positively to
Direct Energy and Syracuse Media Group are proud to announce the launch of the first ever Syracuse Volunteer Citizen of the Year award program. Nominations are now being accepted and are open to residents in Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Cayuga, Tompkins, Cortland and Oneida counties of Central New York. Nominations will close on Sunday, June 23rd,
Direct Energy and Pittsburgh Magazine announce the launch of the first-ever Pittsburgh Small Business Community Heroes award program. Nominations are now being accepted and will close Sunday, May 19, 2013. The online nomination form can be found by visiting www.directenergy.com/heroes. The Small Business Community Heroes award program is designed to recognize the significant efforts of
You’ve been working hard all winter, now that spring is finally here you definitely deserve a break. We hope when you’re planning your spring break vacation (or staycation), you will keep these eco-friendly tips in mind. Go somewhere green—When it comes to taking a vacation, think about going somewhere with a tiny carbon footprint. Destinations
In its first year, Direct Energy and Local 12’s 2013 Cincinnati Volunteer Citizen of the Year award is honoring Elizabeth “Libby” Hunter. Hunter is the co-founder of WordPlay Cincy, a nonprofit organization located in Cincinnati’s Northside that offers a safe and inspirational haven where children are supported in literacy with homework help, reading and writing
Direct Energy and PA Media Group are proud to announce the launch of the second annual Harrisburg Volunteer Citizen of the Year award. The Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award program recognizes the significant efforts of individuals who make their communities a better place to live. The award itself consists of: $1,000 cash prize to
Direct Energy and the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (AWNA) invite Albertans to help recognize the province’s tremendous volunteer spirit with the ninth annual Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. Nominations are now being accepted and will close Sunday, March 31, 2013. First introduced in Alberta in 2005, the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award program