The faculty winner is Dr. Matthew Meyer, an assistant professor of anesthesiology in the School of Medicine. For several years, Meyer has addressed ways that his UVA Health colleagues can apply the medical mantra “do no harm” to the environmental impact of medical care.
The staff winner is the Institute for Engagement & Negotiation, a group that helps other organizations make decisions that consider sustainability and environmental concerns.
There were two community awards. One was presented to Christine Hirsh-Putnam, a retired teacher and “super citizen” who focuses on education to help others recycle more effectively, and to develop sustainable habits.
The other went to Cultivate Charlottesville, which works to create a just food system on several levels, including working with city youth to grow gardens at eight city schools; working with the community through the Urban Agriculture Collective’s urban farm; and advocating through the Food Justice Network to help create a sustainable, healthy and just food system.
“We are so grateful to all those who submitted nominations. It was amazing to learn about all of the creative and positive work being done to move our collective needle, furthering sustainability on Grounds and across the broader community,” said Christie Julien, co-chair of the subcommittee and assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Darden School of Business.
