The 2013 Mid Valley Green Awards, an event near and dear to our hearts, will take place here at the Salem Convention Center March 2nd, 2013. The awards, presented by Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center and Marion County Public Works Environmental Services, recognize local businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made significant efforts in sustainability and environmental education. Numerous green businesses and organizations have been honored at The Mid Valley Green Awards, including ours in 2011 when The Grand Hotel Salem, Bentley's Grill and Salem Convention Center received the Sustainable Large Business of the Year award. We are so thrilled and honored again to be nominated in the prestigious 2013 EarthWISE Certified Business of the Year category! Congratulations to all of the outstanding 2013 nominees! Other Green Award categories include: Recycler of the Year Sustainable Organization of the Year Green Building of the Year Green Apple Award Green Service/Product of the Year To learn more about our commitment to sustainable practices, we encourage you to visit the following links: The Salem Convention Centers Green Practices The Grand Hotel in Salem & Bentley's Grill Green Efforts