The City of Enid Tree Board was named a finalist for the Government Program award in the 2012 Environmental Excellence Competition. Winners will be announced at the 22nd Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Celebration on November 1, 2012 in Oklahoma City. See what local leaders have to say about the Tree Board's contributions.
“For the second straight year, the City of Enid Tree Board has been nominated as a finalist for the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) Annual Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognize the good works of Oklahomans for exceptional environmental improvement efforts during the year. The KOB Awards will be held November 1, 2012 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The Enid Tree Board (ETB) is in the category of Municipal/County with a population greater than 10,000, which means it must compete against the larger cities such as Edmond, Tulsa, Moore, Norman, and of course Oklahoma City. Being one of the 3 finalists for the second straight year against the cities many perceive as more environmentally aware is an achievement by itself and is a strong indicator of the success and positive direction the ETB is having on the community. The ETB may most visibly be known for the multiple tree plantings along the highway entrances into our community, but it is also involved in an annual Arbor Day tree planting celebration, teaming with other community organizations such as C.O.R.E. (NWOSU’s Conserving our Ranger Environment), and providing bi-annual tree sales to the citizens of the community. The projects and efforts of the ETB promote environmental improvement, attract businesses, and increase economic development, all which lead to a better quality of life in Enid.”
Tom White, Chairman Enid Tree Board
“The Enid Tree Board and the City of Enid have partnered to produce outstanding beautification projects at key gateways in our city. In addition to the impact these projects have on community pride and quality of life for our citizens, they are a tremendous asset for economic development. The attractive gateways send a welcoming message about Enid that is important for workforce recruitment, our visitor industry, and businesses in general.”
Jon Blankenship, President and CEO of the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce.
“This recognition by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is extremely helpful in raising awareness of the rich quality of life found in Enid. Enid is competing for jobs and workforce at both the state and national level. As such, the appearance of our community is vitally important when recruiting new businesses and new employees to Enid. We applaud the City of Enid Tree Board for the tremendous impact they are making in our community.”
Brent Kisling, Enid Regional Development Alliance.
“A visitor may have heard many things about a community that prompted their trip, but what that visitor sees when they first enter your city forms their first impression. It’s vital that a community provide gateways that show a visitor we care about our city and we are proud to show it off. The impression a visitor gets when entering a new city sets the tone for their entire visit. We are striving to make a positive first impression when a visitor comes to Enid. We want to make that visitor feel welcome and let them know we are glad they are here.”
Marcy Jarrett, Director of the Enid Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
