On October 7th, 2013, Sustainable Claremont held its fifth Annual Meeting and awarded certificates of appreciation for exceptional contributions to a more sustainable community in the following categories:

Business ‐ to US Bank for preserving its historic building

Community leader ‐ to Nancy Neiman-Auerbach for promoting academic/community partnerships

Church ‐ to Claremont United Church of Christ for its green practices

Energy ‐ to Don Chatfield Christopher Westgate, Barrie Gray, Diane Mindrum, Dawna Welch, Dorcia and John Bradley, Chris Daley, Linda and Ronald Bartunek, Russel Heskin, Don and Anna Asker Hafner for exceptional energy savings through CHERP

Schools ‐ to Oakmont Elementary Schoolfor its gardening and recycling efforts

Transportation ‐ to the Claremont Senior Bicycle Group, for encouraging an alternative to cars